Personal Protective Equipment Training

by Autec

The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (PPE) set out sound principles for selecting, providing, maintaining and using Personal Protective Equipment, which is defined as all equipment designed to be worn or held to protect against a hazard.

Our training course meets the industry regulations of 1992, including its amendments of 2002, and covers the different types and definitions of PPE as well as employer and employees duties regarding the provision, use, maintenance and replacement of PPE. On completion of our course all attendees will receive a certificate as proof of training.

Who should attend?

All those who may need to use Personal Protective Equipment, and who may encounter  Substances Hazardous to Health as part of their work.

Aim

To raise the awareness of delegates about their responsibilities and duties under regulations relating to PPE.

Course Duration

Half day principles and practice

Autec PPE Course Includes

• Legal requirements
• What is PPE?
• Provision and use of PPE
• Assessing suitable PPE
• Monitoring procedures
• Why PPE is needed
• Medical surveillance
• Maintenance of PPE
• The ‘CE’ mark