Personal Protective Equipment Training in brief: Personal Protective Equipment Training is an online IOSH approved, CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering where PPE sits in the hierarchy of control. It takes approx. 25 minutes across 3 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
PPE is the last line of defence, used when risk cannot be removed another way, and only works if it fits and is worn correctly.
Personal Protective Equipment covers the most common injuries at work and the responsibilities of employers and employees under the PPE at Work Regulations. It then explains the different types of PPE and how each one protects you. It is for anyone who uses PPE as part of their job.
Personal Protective Equipment Training at a glance
| Course | Personal Protective Equipment |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | IOSH approved, CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | PPE at Work Regulations 1992 (amended 2022) Read the official text What the law requires |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. PPE at Work Regulations 1992 (amended 2022) sets it out at Regulation 9(1). Read the wording and what it means, or go straight to the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Have a better understanding of why it is important to wear PPE, and to how to wear and maintain it correctly
- Be confident in identifying the correct PPE for the job at hand
- To know how to follow your organisation's processes in place to keep you and your colleagues safe
What Personal Protective Equipment covers
What are the most common injuries and accidents?
This section covers what the most common workplace injuries and accidents are, and easy ways of reducing the likelihood of these happening by using the PPE supplied.
Employers and employees responsibilities
You will look at what the employers and employees responsibilities are for keeping all colleagues safe at work.
Different types of PPE and how they work
The course then covers the different types of PPE, how to use it properly, how they work, and how to maintain the equipment, through correct storage and general maintenance, such as cleaning.
Who should take Personal Protective Equipment Training
This course is for any employee using Personal Protective Equipment as part of their job.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, as well as the standard it meets.
Common questions
How can my business get Personal Protective Equipment training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Personal Protective Equipment course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 25 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries IOSH approval and CPD accreditation, and it follows the PPE at Work Regulations 1992 (amended 2022). You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Personal Protective Equipment Training accredited?
This course is IOSH & CPD.
Which regulations does Personal Protective Equipment Training cover?
It follows PPE at Work Regulations 1992 (amended 2022).
How long does Personal Protective Equipment Training take?
Approx. 25 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Personal Protective Equipment Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
