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PPE Essentials
Choose, check, wear and care for personal protective equipment the right way — and understand why PPE is your last line of defence, not your first.
By the end, you can
pick the right PPE for a hazard, check that it fits and works, and look after it so it keeps protecting you.
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PPE Essentials
QUEST PPE-ESSENTIALS
The last line of defence
PPE (personal protective equipment) is anything you wear to protect yourself from a hazard: hard hats, goggles, gloves, earplugs, respirators, safety boots and more.
PPE matters — but it is the last line of defence. Your employer should first try to remove the hazard, replace it with something safer, or separate people from it with guards, barriers or ventilation.
Why last? PPE only works if:
• it is the right type for the hazard
• it fits you
• it is in good condition
• you wear it correctly, every time the hazard is there
If any one of those fails, you are unprotected. 🦺
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What you'll cover
- 1 The last line of defencefree preview above
- 2 Match the PPE to the hazard
- 3 Fit and check before you use it
- 4 Wear it right, every time
- 5 Care, storage and who pays
- 6 🧠 Final challenge
- 7 What to remember
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PPE Essentials
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PPE Essentials: questions
How long does PPE Essentials take?
About 15 minutes: 7 short lessons, 2 quick checks and a 5-question final challenge. Your progress is saved after every step, so you can stop and carry on later.
How much does PPE Essentials cost?
R19, paid securely online, or 19 learning credits from your wallet. You pay once: if you don’t pass the challenge, you try again at no extra cost.
What do I need to pass?
4 out of 5 on the final challenge (80%). The quick checks along the way help you learn and do not count towards your mark.
Is the certificate accredited?
No. A MicroQuest is informal learning. Your certificate proves you completed it and has a number and QR code anyone can verify, but it is not an accredited qualification or SETA/QCTO credits, and it says so.
Can I do it on my phone?
Yes. Tap Start to learn in your phone’s browser, or send QUEST PPE-ESSENTIALS to 076 263 6000 on WhatsApp. It is the same MicroQuest and the same certificate either way.
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