PPE Awareness

This course explains PPE’s role within the hierarchy of controls, outlines key UK legislation, and clarifies the responsibilities of both employers and employees.

At a glance

30 minutes
10 assessment questions
No pre-requisites
80% pass mark

Accreditation

Chorus Training certificate

£40.00

Per unit - exc. VAT

Why this course matters

In 2023/24, 138 workers were killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain
604,000 workers sustained a non-fatal workplace injury, many involving hazards that PPE is designed to control
Hand and upper limb injuries remain one of the most common causes of non-fatal workplace harm
Noise-induced hearing loss continues to be one of the most frequently reported occupational diseases in the UK

(Source: HSE.gov.uk)

Overview

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays a vital role in protecting workers from workplace hazards when risks cannot be eliminated through other control measures. This PPE Awareness course provides learners with essential knowledge on the purpose, selection, use, and maintenance of PPE within hazardous industries.
Designed for high-risk sectors such as energy, offshore, construction, engineering, and manufacturing, this course uses clear explanations and practical examples to help embed safe behaviours and support legal compliance.
Who should take this course?
This training is suitable for:
- Employees working in hazardous or safety-critical environments
- Supervisors and team leaders responsible for PPE compliance
- Contractors and temporary workers operating on-site
- Anyone with responsibilities under PPE legislation
Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
LO1: Explain what PPE is and identify common PPE items used in the workplace
LO2: Describe the role of PPE within the hierarchy of controls
LO3: Identify the key UK legislation governing PPE use
LO4: Describe employer and employee responsibilities in relation to PPE
LO5: Explain how to select the correct PPE for a specific task
LO6: Identify different types of PPE, including specialist equipment
LO7: Describe the PPE training employees are required to receive
LO8: Identify the mandatory PPE safety symbols and signage
LO9: Describe correct methods for caring for PPE when not in use
LO10: Describe correct procedures for storing and disposing of PPE
Course content
This course combines high-impact visuals, clear narration, and interactive activities to guide learners through:
- What PPE is (and what it is not)
- PPE within the hierarchy of controls
- UK legislation and regulatory requirements
- Employer and employee duties
- Selecting suitable PPE: head, eye, hearing, hand, foot, respiratory, and specialist protection
- PPE training, fit checks, and correct use
- PPE symbols, signage, and CE making
- Caring for, maintaining, storing, and disposing of PPE correctly
Assessment & certification

This PPE Awareness training course ends with a 10-question multiple choice assessment with a downloadable certificate.
User certificates, training progress, and results are all stored centrally in your LMS and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks, and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?

Your PPE Awareness certificate includes your name, company (if applicable), course title, date of completion, expiry date, and relevant accreditations or approval stamps.
Note: If using SCORM delivery via a third-party LMS, certification will need to be generated within your host LMS