Course Duration: 25 Minutes
Our IIRSM-approved Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Training teaches users how to wear, use and maintain RPE in line with regulations.
This training course gives workers an awareness of RPE fundamentals and how to choose the right equipment for their work. It explores different types of RPE, when they’re effective and how to fit them correctly per the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.
| Course Duration | Approximately 25 minutes |
|---|---|
| Approval body | IIRSM |
| Format | Fully online training |
| Assessment | Multiple choice |
| Certification | Same-day digital certificate |
| Certificate Valid For | 3 years |
This RPE training course contains the following sections:
Explains why respiratory protective equipment at work is necessary and how to use it.
Explores how RPE protects against the health risks of inhaling airborne contaminants like dust, fumes, mists, gases and vapours.
Looks at types of RPE and the different work scenarios they’re essential for.
Explains the main components of RPE so users can correctly use and maintain equipment.
Examines the factors that affect RPE performance and what wearers must do to maintain its effectiveness.
Discusses the legal duties and responsibilities of employers and employees surrounding RPE.
The course certificate includes:
An IIRSM-approved RPE Training certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certification.
The end-of-course test is:
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Workers in construction, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and other industries are at risk of inhaling airborne contaminants. If proper precautions aren’t taken, these contaminants can cause severe respiratory conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer.
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) protects workers against these conditions and prevents them from breathing in harmful substances. However, wearing RPE does not guarantee safety. Workers must use, maintain and fit the equipment correctly to ensure its effectiveness.
Our online RPE Training course explains how to select, wear and maintain RPE correctly. Users learn when RPE is necessary and how to spot equipment faults that compromise safety. This awareness helps workers comply with legislation and use RPE to protect against airborne contaminants.
Respiratory Protective Equipment Training explains how to correctly select, use and maintain RPE to prevent the inhalation of hazardous airborne substances. It covers essential topics such as the types and components of RPE, how to fit equipment and the relevant legislation.
RPE Training is suitable for you if you’re an RPE user or responsible for selecting and maintaining equipment for others. This includes:
RPE prevents you from breathing in harmful particles, such as dust, fumes, gases and vapours. Inhalation of these contaminants can lead to severe respiratory conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, silicosis, asbestosis and even lung cancer.
Yes. You must use RPE suited to you, your work activities and the type and concentration of airborne contaminants present.
You must check RPE before every use. The Health and Safety Executive recommends following the manufacturer’s guidance for more thorough inspections and maintenance.
Types of RPE covered in this course include Filtered Air RPE, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) and Supplied Air Respirators (SARs).
Yes. Our RPE training is 100% online and includes a certificate approved by IIRSM.
This is a single-module course and takes about 25 minutes to complete.
All Human Focus courses are accredited or approved by an independent health and safety body to guarantee quality and accuracy. This course is approved by IIRSM (the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management).
Absolutely. You can explore the e-learning platform, get course previews and see how easy online training can be. Speak to one of our sales team or click here to arrange your free trial of our online RPE training.
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