A practical, interactive introduction to personal protective equipment in Australian workplaces. Understand why PPE sits at the bottom of the hierarchy of controls, the main types of PPE and what they protect against, how to select, fit, use, inspect, maintain and store it, who is responsible for providing and using it and why PPE fails, with a real workplace decision scenario and quick self-checks along the way.
~45 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start
What You Will Learn
Explain why PPE is the last line of defence in the hierarchy of controls and never a substitute for higher-order controls
Identify the main types of PPE and the hazards each type protects against
Describe how PPE is correctly selected, fitted, used, inspected, maintained and stored
Outline the duties of the PCBU (or employer) to provide and maintain PPE and the duty of workers to use it
Recognise the common reasons PPE fails and the basics of respiratory protection fit
Course Content
1. PPE and the hierarchy of controls
2. Types of PPE and what they protect
3. Selection, fit and correct use
4. Inspection, maintenance, storage and duties
5. Why PPE fails and respiratory fit basics
6. Apply it: a workplace decision scenario
Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
New and experienced workers, supervisors and anyone who relies on PPE to stay safe at work across construction, manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, laboratories and trades.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It does not issue a unit of competency and is not a substitute for licensed or accredited training required for high-risk work in your state or territory.
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$49 per person
$39.00
Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
Duration
~45 minutes
Format
100% online, self-paced
Lessons
6
Assessment
10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate
Instant, verifiable
Access period
6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for
New and experienced workers, supervisors and anyone who relies on PPE to stay safe at work across construction, manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, laboratories and trades.
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