Course Duration: 25+ minutes
This IIRSM-approved course helps workers choose and use head protection that is both effective and compliant.
It builds awareness of head injury risks and outlines how to select and adjust appropriate headgear for your work environment. The course also gives simple tips to keep gear in good condition and prolong its lifespan. Providing this training promotes more consistent use of head protection and supports compliance with the PPE Regulations 1992 and CDM 2015.
| Course Duration | 25+ minutes |
|---|---|
| Approval body | IIRSM |
| Format | Fully online |
| Assessment | Multiple choice |
| Certification | Same-day digital certificate |
| Certificate Valid For | 3 years |
This course contains the following sections:
Looks at how head injuries happen, using real examples to show why head protection matters.
Summarises the different acts and regulations that cover head protection, as well as the duties of both employers and employees.
Introduces different types of head protection and the work environments where each one is typically used.
Explains what to consider when choosing head protection, including work environment, job role and fit.
Provides simple tips for wearing, checking, cleaning, and replacing headgear to help ensure it stays safe and effective.
The course certificate includes:
An IIRSM-approved certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete a final theory test before earning their certificate.
The end-of-course test is:
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, employers must provide suitable head protection wherever there is a risk of injury – and ensure workers understand when and how to use it. This course supports that duty while encouraging more consistent use of head protection on site.
It begins by raising awareness of head injury risks, using real-world examples to reinforce why protection is essential. It then outlines legal responsibilities, including what is expected of workers under PPE laws.
Learners receive clear guidance on selecting appropriate headgear for their tasks, including how to adjust it to avoid discomfort and ensure a secure fit.
The course also provides straightforward advice on care and maintenance. Trainees are shown what they should and should not do to keep their equipment effective, along with simple steps to prolong its lifespan.
By the end, trainees will understand why head protection is a legal requirement and which types are suitable for different tasks. With this awareness, workers are more likely to wear headgear consistently and correctly on your site.
Delivered fully online, the training is quick to assign and easy to complete. Every trainee receives a digital certificate – providing clear evidence that head protection training has been delivered and understood. For employers, this supports compliance with the PPE Regulations and the wider Health and Safety at Work Act.
Employers must provide head protection where it’s necessary to reduce the risk of injury. Under the PPE Regulations 1992, they must:
Head protection is primarily required where there is a risk of injury from:
These hazards are common in the warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, maintenance and construction sectors.
Online Head Protection Awareness Training directly supports the duty to provide suitable PPE training. It helps workers understand why head protection is essential and how to choose, use and maintain it correctly. This awareness also encourages more consistent and proper use of head protection – something employers are expected to monitor and promote.
This webinar will show you how to rebuild the pre-task risk assessment into something more than a form—something that truly supports safety at the point of harm.
