Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The PIMS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) course provides practical knowledge of selecting, fitting, using, inspecting and maintaining workplace protective equipment. PPE forms an important part of risk cont...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) course provides practical knowledge of selecting, fitting, using, inspecting and maintaining workplace protective equipment. PPE forms an important part of risk control when hazards cannot be adequately eliminated or reduced through higher-level controls.
The programme covers major categories of PPE, their applications, limitations and the responsibilities of employees and supervisors for ensuring protective equipment remains suitable, correctly used and properly maintained.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment
- Role of PPE within the Hierarchy of Controls
- Head Protection
- Eye and Face Protection
- Hearing Protection
- Respiratory Protection
- Hand Protection
- Foot Protection
- Body Protection
- Fall-Protection Equipment
- PPE Selection and Suitability
- Correct Fitting and Use
- PPE Inspection
- Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage
- Understanding PPE Limitations
- Emergency Use of PPE
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS PPE course is suitable for employees required to use protective equipment, HSE Officers, supervisors, managers, industrial workers, construction personnel, maintenance teams and individuals responsible for PPE selection or workplace compliance.
Key Benefits
After completing the course, participants should be better prepared to:
- Understand the importance and limitations of PPE
- Recognise different categories of protective equipment
- Select suitable PPE for specific workplace hazards
- Understand correct fitting and use requirements
- Inspect PPE before use
- Maintain and store protective equipment correctly
- Help reduce exposure to workplace hazards and potential injuries
Assessment & Evaluation
The PIMS PPE programme concludes with an assessment designed to evaluate learners' understanding and application of PPE principles. Assessment methods may include multiple-choice questions, practical demonstrations and workplace scenarios involving PPE selection and use.
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