How long does it take?

About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.

Is there a UK and an Irish version?

Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance. You choose your country when you start.

What certificate do I get?

A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 12-question final test (9 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.

How much does it cost?

£9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.

PPE Awareness

Name: PPE Awareness
Price: 9.60 GBP

What PPE is and why it comes last, who pays, choosing and fitting it, using it correctly and looking after it.

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Safety goggles, work gloves and tools laid out on a table — Photo: Matthew Moloney on Unsplash

About 30 to 45 minutes
3 modules with a quiz each
Final test: 12 questions
PDF certificate
QR verification page
Works on any phone
UK and Ireland versions

Who is it for?

Anyone who wears gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, masks, safety footwear or hi-vis at work.

The 3 modules

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01
What PPE is and the law
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is anything worn or held to protect against a health or safety risk at work.
02
Choosing, fitting and using PPE
The wrong PPE, or PPE that does not fit, can give a false sense of safety.
03
Looking after PPE
PPE must be checked, cleaned, stored and replaced to keep protecting you.

Course content based on the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992.

The final test

12 multiple-choice questions
Pass with 9 correct answers (75%)
20 minutes
Unlocks once you have completed all 3 modules
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Your certificate

HygieneReady course completed seal: PPE Awareness

Ready as soon as you pass. It shows your name, the course and your country's version, your score, the topics covered, the completion date, a recommended refresher date (3 years) and a QR code that anyone, such as an employer, can scan to check it online.

The certificate confirms completion of training. It is not a regulated qualification.

Price

Per person

£9.60

£8 + VAT per person

£9.60 in the UK (£8 + VAT per person) · €19 in Ireland (VAT included, per person)

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United Kingdom course

Unlock modules 2 to 3 and the final test

Module 1 is free. One payment gives you the whole PPE Awareness course, the final test with free retakes and your certificate.

£8 + VAT per person

Demo mode: no payment is taken, the course unlocks straight away.

Questions about PPE awareness

Who is this course for?: Anyone who wears gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, masks, safety footwear or hi-vis at work.
How long does it take?: About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.
Is there a UK and an Irish version?: Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance. You choose your country when you start.
What certificate do I get?: A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 12-question final test (9 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.
How much does it cost?: £9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.