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Module Lessons
Health and Safety and Industry Practices
Health and Safety Legislation Overview
Employer and Employee Duties
Risk Assessments
Method Statements & Permits
Identifying Hazards
Asbestos Awareness
Lead Safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Respiratory and Hearing Protection
Manual Handling
Emergency Response & First Aid
Electrical Safety on Site
Safe Isolation of Electricity
Bottled Gases
Oxyacetylene Equipment
Fire Safety
Working at Height (Ladders)
Scaffolds and MEWPs
Excavations and Confined Spaces
Lesson Overview
Personal protective equipment (PPE) forms the final line of defence against workplace hazards when risks cannot be eliminated by other control methods. This lesson covers legal responsibilities, key British Standards, and the correct selection of protective equipment for plumbing tasks.
Learning Objectives
Identify statutory employer and employee responsibilities under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992.
Recognise applicable British and European Standards for head, eye, foot, hand, and body protection.
Select appropriate PPE and describe essential pre-use inspection, maintenance, and replacement procedures.
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