Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Training in brief: Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering respiratory hazards and how they harm the lungs. It includes a ProCompliance completion certificate when they pass. It takes approx. 30 minutes online.
Why this training matters
RPE only protects if it is the right type, fits the wearer and is properly maintained. Poor fit is a major cause of leaks.
Respiratory Protective Equipment explains the hazards that harm the lungs and the types of RPE that protect against them. It covers face fit testing and why it matters, then how to wear, check and remove RPE correctly. It also covers maintenance, storage and records, so the equipment works when it is needed.
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Training at a glance
| Course | Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | COSHH and the Control of Lead and Asbestos Regulations Read the official text What the law requires |
| Time to complete | Approx. 30 minutes |
| 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. Every employer already owes it under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 at Section 2(2)(c), which names training in the general duty itself. Read the wording. This course sits under COSHH and the Control of Lead and Asbestos Regulations; read 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 the training covers
We update the course as the law and guidance change, so the topics below reflect the current version.
- Respiratory hazards and how they harm the lungs
- Types of RPE and how each works
- Face fit testing and why it matters
- Wearing, checking and removing RPE correctly
- Maintenance, storage and record keeping
Who should take Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Training
Anyone whose role involves this area of health and safety, plus the managers and supervisors responsible for them.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, as well as the standard it meets.
Common questions
How can my business get Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 30 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation, and it follows the COSHH and the Control of Lead and Asbestos Regulations. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Training cover?
It follows COSHH and the Control of Lead and Asbestos Regulations.
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 Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) 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.
How is the training delivered?
Online, self-paced, through The Globe LMS. Managers assign it, The Globe records completion automatically, and the record sits with the rest of that person's training.
