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Respiratory Protective Equipment Training (RPE)

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Duration: 3 hours

Minimum Numbers: 1+ (charged at a day rate)

Maximum Numbers: 15 classroom

Location: Delivered on-site nationwide

Cost: Day rate - Price on calling

Dates: Call 01623 287830

Accreditation: Workforce Skills Support Certification

Certificate Validity: 3 years

CITB Short Course Grant Code: GET2820 (Respiratory Equipment in Construction) - Grant Tier 1: £60 per person (Lifetime, non-grant renewal)

Respiratory Protective Equipment Training (RPE)

Course Information

This course is designed for people who may be required to select, use, or maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) as part of workplace activities or who need familiarisation or refresher skills with the relevant regulations and practical application of skills in the use of PPE and RPE.

The purpose of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) training is to provide candidates with an understanding of the law regarding the use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) as a chosen control regime, the types of RPE available, the knowledge to select appropriate RPE for particular construction hazards and suitability for the wearer, and how to use and maintain the RPE in order to prevent or adequately control the effects of respiratory hazards on a construction site. This does not cover fit-test competence.

This course can be adapted to suit the client’s requirements; training can be delivered on site using the client’s training room or at a convenient, suitable location.

Max delegates: 15
Duration: 3 hours
Course Requirements
Please specify relevant PPE/RPE used within the organisation.

Delegates should bring their own PPE and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to the training course they are expected to wear in the workplace, including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, goggles, hi-vis vests, RPE, ear protection, etc.
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Respiratory Protective Equipment Training (RPE)Course Aims

The aim of this course is to provide knowledge of the hazards and risks associated with workplace activities and provide delegates with a good understanding of selecting appropriate PPE/RPE for work activities taking place and how to wear PPE correctly, ensuring it is compatible and maintained.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • The main types of inhalation exposure risks
  • Legislation relating to safe use of RPE
  • Risk assessment
  • Other control measures to prevent or control exposure
  • Types of RPE
  • Selecting adequate and suitable RPE
  • Use of RPE
  • Maintenance of RPE

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

The Respiratory Protective Equipment training course is a mixture of a classroom-based course, demonstrations and practical use and maintenance of PPE systems common in your industry.

Delegates should bring their own PPE and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) to the training course they are expected to wear in the workplace, including: Hard Hats, gloves, Safety Glasses, Goggles, hi-vis vests, RPE, Ear Protection, etc.

The maximum number of delegates for the Respiratory Protective Equipment training course is 15 face-to-face.

The Respiratory Protective Equipment training course duration is 3 to 4 hours.

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