Course Overview

This Online PPE Course provides essential knowledge on how Personal Protective Equipment helps prevent and reduce workplace fatalities, injuries and occupational diseases.

Learners will explore a wide range of PPE types and the legislation and regulations that define the responsibilities of employers, employees and suppliers, including real-life case studies that demonstrate how the law is applied in practice.

You will learn to:

  • Understand the role of PPE in workplace safety and risk reduction
  • Identify different types of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Recognise legal duties under relevant PPE regulations
  • Apply risk assessment principles when selecting PPE
  • Understand correct use, fitting and limitations of PPE

 

What training is required on the use of PPE?
In the UK, it is essential for employers to instruct employees correctly in the use and workplace requirements of PPE for their role. The online PPE course offered by COSAC provides all of the essential knowledge employers need to run a compliant and safe workplace. 
 

Target Audience

This PPE Course is designed for individuals working in industries where Personal Protective Equipment is required on a daily basis, including construction, manufacturing, warehouses, healthcare, beauty services and other high-risk environments.

It is also suitable for supervisors, managers and employers responsible for ensuring safe working practices and compliance across their teams.

Please note this is an awareness-level course. Depending on job role and responsibilities, additional practical PPE training may be required to ensure safe and correct use on site.

 

When must employees be trained on the use of required PPE?

Employees must be provided training by their employer before or at the time their duties adapt to require the use of personal protective equipment. If workplace environments change, previous training is no longer relevant and appropriate training must be given. There are many options for this, including our online PPE course, which is available now. 

Advantages

This PPE Training Course helps learners understand how and why PPE should be used correctly, improving consistent use in the workplace and reducing the risk of injury.

Approved by IOSH, IIRSM and CPD, the course provides recognised certification that supports compliance and demonstrates competence in PPE awareness.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Duration

This PPE Course takes approximately 60 minutes to complete and provides learners with a clear understanding of how Personal Protective Equipment should be used effectively in the workplace.

Delivered online, the course can be completed at the learner’s own pace, making it a flexible solution for improving safety awareness and supporting compliance.

Course Modules

  • Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment
  • Understanding PPE and its Role in Workplace Safety
  • Risk Assessment, Selection and Correct Use of PPE
  • Types of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Maintenance, Inspection and Replacement of PPE

Related Courses


What courses should employers consider for employees on construction sites?
Employers must consider many qualifications that employees should have when entering the job site. This includes compliance certifications such as the CSCS Green Card, which can be supported by courses such as Safe2Site. But also includes core safety courses such as PPE training for employees, working at height and working safely. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Why Choose Our Course?

  • Real-world scenarios designed to support safer PPE use in the workplace
  • Interactive questions throughout the course to reinforce PPE learning and understanding
  • Fully responsive online PPE training accessible on desktop, tablet and mobile devices
  • Approximate completion time: 60 minutes
  • Instant access 24/7 with no waiting for scheduled training dates
  • Flexible learning that allows candidates to complete the course at their own pace

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I recently completed the CSCS Health & Safety course for the UK through COSAC and had a very positive experience. The training materials were clear, well structured, and provided enough information to successfully prepare for the final exam. The flexibility of completing the training online was a major advantage, allowing me to obtain an official certification without the need to travel to a training centre. I would recommend this course to anyone who needs a recognised certification and is looking for a convenient and effective way to achieve it. Thank you to the COSAC team for the support and learning experience.
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Information For Employers

Looking for a simple way to deliver PPE training online to your team? Our Personal Protective Equipment course makes it quick to get started. Select the number of enrolments you need, complete a secure checkout, and instantly assign access so learners can begin training straight away.

Business customers can also open an account to manage PPE training across multiple employees in one place. This allows you to bulk purchase, assign courses efficiently, and maintain consistent safety standards across your organisation, supporting easier compliance management at scale.

FAQs

What training is required for PPE?

Under the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations, employers are required to make sure that anyone who needs PPE for their role receives appropriate training and clear instruction. This training should cover how to correctly fit, use, adjust, care for and store equipment, as well as how to understand its limitations and when it may not provide full protection.

What is a PPE certificate?

Improve workplace safety with our comprehensive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) online training and certification. This course provides learners across a range of industries with the essential knowledge needed to select, use and maintain PPE correctly and confidently.

What is PPE in CSCs?

PPE refers to equipment designed to protect individuals from health and safety risks in the workplace. This includes items such as safety helmets and hard hats, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear and safety harnesses.

 
How long is a PPE course?

A PPE Course typically takes around 60 minutes to complete, depending on the learner’s pace and prior experience. This online PPE training course covers essential topics outlined in the PPE training course outline, helping users study PPE online effectively. It is designed for flexible PPE e-learning and supports those looking for PPE training for employees in the workplace.

Where can I study PPE in the UK?

You can study PPE in the UK through an online PPE course, allowing you to complete training from anywhere at a time that suits you. Our PPE e-learning programme provides flexible access to essential content, making it easy to study PPE online. It is suitable for PPE training for employees and those looking for structured, HSE-aligned PPE training.

What is a PPE qualification?

A PPE qualification is evidence that a learner has completed recognised PPE training and understands how to correctly select, use, maintain and store Personal Protective Equipment. It demonstrates knowledge gained through a PPE Course or online PPE training, supporting workplace safety and compliance. While not a formal licence, it is widely used as proof of PPE competence in the workplace.