In the UK there are approximately 144 fatalities in the workplace and around 621,000 non-fatal

injuries every year. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays a vital role in managing Health &

Safety risks. However, historical data shows many workers suffering injury were not wearing this

clothing.

This course will show how wearing PPE plays a crucial role in preventing and reducing fatalities,

injuries and diseases that would otherwise occur in the workplace. It includes details of a wide range

of PPE options, examines the legislation and regulations that govern the responsibilities of

employers, employees and suppliers, and provides a real-life case study showing the law in action.

The course will also cover risk assessment and the role it plays in the selection and use of PPE along

with discussing other hazard control measures that can be implemented.

Finally, the course will move on to how to use, fit and wear PPE and understand its physical and

theoretical limitations.