Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) E-learning Course

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the name given to all equipment that is worn by a worker which safeguards against risks. In this e-learning course you will look at different types of body protection, head protection, eye protection, ear protection, hand protection, foot protection, respiratory protection and case studies of incidents.

This Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) e-learning course is a fully interactive computer program features over 80 screens. Unlike other e-learning providers who just supply a series of PowerPoint slides; we include audio, animation and video. We understand that everyone has their own unique learning style. We use assessment throughout and provide feedback so you always know exactly how you are getting along.

Aim of PPE Course

The aim of this e-learning module is for you to understand the need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the different types available.

Objectives of PPE Course

Following successful completion of this PPE e-learning course you will be able to:-

State what PPE is and when it should be used.
Differentiate between types of body protection.
Describe the steps of a hard hat inspection.
State types of eye protection.
Describe the different types of hearing protection.
Identify a range of hand protection.
Explain the need for protective footwear.
State the different types of respiratory systems.

Content of PPE Course

Section 1: PPE Introduction - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the name given to all equipment that is worn by a worker which safeguards them against risk. This section looks at when PPE should be used, is it the last line of defence, entanglement and much more.
Section 2: Body Protection - There is a great variety of body protection, each of which is worn in different conditions and circumstances. Wearing the correct body protection and wearing it correctly are vital. This section looks at overalls, boilersuits, high visibility clothing and much more.
Section 3: Head Protection - An object falling or a blow to the head could cause serious harm or death. This makes wearing head protection a must. This section takes a look at the different types of head protection. It also looks at hard hat inspection and much more.
Section 4: Eye Protection - Wearing the correct eye protection when required is essential, a piece of flying debris could cause blindness. Getting into the habit of wearing eye protection will help keep your eyes safe. This section takes a look at safety glasses, goggles, hoods and much more.
Section 5: Ear Protection - Hearing protection should not be an alternative to controlling noise. Employers should issue hearing protection where needed. This section takes a look at the different types of hearing protection, a video tutorial on how to wear earplugs properly and much more.
Section 6: Hand Protection - Wearing hand protection can protect you from cuts, abrasions, punctures, cold, heat, chemicals, liquids and gases. This section looks at the different types of hand protection (including nitrile, PVC, gauntlets, mittens, etc) and when they should be used.
Section 7: Foot Protection - Why wear foot protection? Helps prevent slipping, punctures from heavy objects, protection against chemical spills, protection against electric shocks and protection from objects landing onto foot. This section looks at safety boots, safety shoes, gaiters, spats and much more.
Section 8: Respiratory Protection - Respiratory protection may be required to be worn in a number of circumstances. This section covers dust masks, filtering systems, SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), SABA (Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus) and much more.
Section 9: Summary - The summary section offers a recap of what you have learnt throughout the e-learning course. The breakdown of the material is especially useful when you review the material later. This e-learning course is fully interactive including audio, video and animation.