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🇮🇪 HSA-Aligned Workplace Course

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Course

Personal Protective Equipment is the last line of defence against workplace hazards. Learn how to select, use, maintain and store PPE correctly — and understand where it fits in the hierarchy of control.

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  • Duration: 1–2 hours
  • HSA-Aligned • QQI Aligned
  • Recognised throughout Ireland
  • Certificate valid for 3 years
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What You'll Learn

4 modules covering everything you need to complete your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training and meet Irish HSA requirements.

01

Why PPE Matters 15:00

The hierarchy of control, when PPE is needed, and the law on providing and using it.

02

Types of PPE 20:00

Head, eye, hearing, respiratory, hand, foot and body protection — and choosing the right kit for the risk.

03

Using PPE Correctly 15:00

Fitting, wearing and combining PPE, plus the limits of what it can protect against.

04

Care, Storage & Inspection 10:00

Checking PPE before use, cleaning, storage and when to replace it.

Who Should Take This Course?

Workers issued PPE on the job
Supervisors and managers
Construction, manufacturing and warehouse staff
Anyone selecting PPE for a team

Everything Included for €33

  • 4 Training Modules
  • 1 Online Assessment
  • PDF Certificate of Completion
  • Unlimited Exam Attempts
  • Instant Access
  • Mobile, Tablet & Desktop
  • Dedicated Support
  • HSA Standards Compliant

Get Certified in Three Simple Steps

From enrolment to certification in approximately 30 minutes

1

Register & Purchase

Create your free account and complete the secure checkout. You'll have instant access to begin training.

2

Complete the Training

Work through 4 modules at your own pace. Take the online assessment when you're ready. Unlimited attempts included.

3

Upload & Get Certified

Record a short 1-minute video demonstrating correct lifting technique. Upload it and receive your certificate immediately.

What Learners Say

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Very good, very easy to use, I learned a lot. The course was clear and well laid out. Certificate arrived immediately after uploading my video.

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Needed the cert urgently for a new job. Did the course in 25 minutes, uploaded my video, had the certificate within the hour. Highly recommend.

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Construction Worker, Cork

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Bought for our 45 construction workers. The admin panel makes tracking effortless. Saved us over €2,000 compared to sending everyone to classroom training.

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Manual Handling
Manual Handling
Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Manual handling tasks occur wherever people are at work. Any time we use our bodies to move an object we are manual handling, whether we are in an office, a factory, a warehouse, a shop or any other working environment.
Course objectives
Manual Handling
COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • To highlight the dangers of back pain, how it is caused and what you can do to prevent it.
  • To encourage you to risk assess your manual handling tasks.
  • To demonstrate good handling techniques.
  • To raise your awareness of your manual handling habits.
What is manual handling
Manual Handling
WHAT IS MANUAL HANDLING?
  • Manual handling is moving anything where human force is required.
  • It is not limited to lifting or carrying a load or only handling a heavy load.
  • Manual handling means using your body to exert force to lift, lower, push, pull, carry, move, hold, restrain or set down a load.
  • The load may be either inanimate, for example a box, or animate, for example a person or an animal.
Manual handling tasks
Manual Handling
MANUAL HANDLING TASKS

Some examples of everyday manual handling tasks include:

  • Lifting boxes of paper
  • Carrying a shopping bag
  • Pushing a trolley
  • Unloading a car
  • Stacking shelves
  • Lifting a child
  • Moving furniture

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before enrolling

Is the certificate recognised in Ireland?+
Yes. Our courses are HSA-aligned, and the certificate is accepted by employers across Ireland and the EU as evidence of training.
How long does the certificate last?+
Your certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of completion, after which a short refresher is recommended.
How do I get my certificate?+
As soon as you complete the training and pass the short assessment, your certificate is generated instantly as a PDF you can download and print.
Can I do the course on my phone?+
Yes. The course works on phone, tablet, laptop and desktop, and you can pause and resume any time — there's no time limit.
Are there any hidden fees?+
No. The price of €33 covers the full course, the assessment and your certificate. There are no hidden charges.

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