PPE and Machinery Operation Safety Course
Online 300-hour course in PPE and safety in machinery operation. 6 modules covering RD 773/1997 (use of personal protective equipment), Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (personal protective equipment) and advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Explain the legal framework for personal protective equipment.
Select head, eye and hearing protection according to the risk.
Choose appropriate respiratory and skin protection equipment.
Specify safety footwear, fall arrest systems and high-visibility clothing.
Manage the issue, maintenance and replacement of equipment.
Train operators in the correct use of PPE.
Design a PPE programme for a machinery fleet.
Who it's for
- Occupational risk prevention technician who wants to specialise in PPE and safety in machinery operation.
- Health and safety coordinator who wants to specialise in PPE and safety in machinery operation.
- PPE manager who wants to specialise in PPE and safety in machinery operation.
- Site manager who wants to specialise in PPE and safety in machinery operation.
- Mine safety supervisor who wants to specialise in PPE and safety in machinery operation.
- Purchasing technician for protective equipment who wants to specialise in PPE and safety in machinery operation.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the construction sector.
What you'll work with
- RD 773/1997 (use of personal protective equipment)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (personal protective equipment)
- Law 31/1995 (occupational risk prevention)
- EN 397 (industrial safety helmets)
- EN 352 (hearing protectors)
- EN 166 (personal eye protection)
- EN ISO 20345 (safety footwear)
- EN ISO 20471 (high-visibility clothing)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What is and is not personal protective equipment1.2Hierarchy of measures: why equipment comes last1.3Regulatory framework for placing on the market and use1.4Risk categories and conformity assessment1.5Marking, information leaflet and harmonised standards1.6Obligations of the employer and the worker1.7Risk assessment as the basis for selection1.8Compatibility between equipment and its effect1.9Residual risks not covered by the equipment1.10Workshop: selecting equipment for a machinery position
2.1Helmets: types, performance and service life2.2Protection against lateral impact and electrical risk2.3Chin straps and use on machinery2.4Goggles, visors and protection against projections2.5Protection against radiation and dust2.6Hearing protectors: earplugs and earmuffs2.7Declared attenuation and real attenuation2.8Calculating effective protection2.9Compatibility with helmets and communication systems2.10Practice: selecting and verifying attenuation
3.1Respiratory risks on site, in mines and in the field3.2Filtering facepieces and half masks3.3Filters for particles, gases and vapours3.4Equipment with air supply3.5Facial fit and fit testing3.6Maintenance, storage and expiry3.7Gloves: mechanical, chemical and thermal risks3.8Protective clothing and high visibility3.9Skin protection when handling products3.10Practice: choosing respiratory protection for a task
4.1Safety footwear: performance and selection4.2Sole, toe cap and puncture-resistant insole4.3Working at height on a machine4.4Restraint systems and anchor points4.5Harnesses: components, use and inspection4.6Seat belts on machinery4.7High-visibility clothing in machinery environments4.8Protection against entanglement: fitted clothing4.9Vests with identification labels4.10Practice: protection plan for work on a machine
5.1Procedure for issue and replacement5.2Training and information for workers5.3Correct use and effective supervision5.4Maintenance, cleaning and storage5.5Expiry control and withdrawal5.6Issue records and traceability5.7Worker participation in selection5.8Comfort, acceptance and actual use5.9Indicators of use and incidents5.10Practice: designing the management procedure
6.1Technical specification for purchase6.2Comparison of offers and objective criteria6.3Equipment for extreme climates6.4Equipment for work with plant protection products6.5Mechanized Forest Work Equipment6.6Machinery maintenance equipment6.7Program cost and justification6.8Common errors in team management6.9Program audit6.10Final Project: Company Protection Equipment Program
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel, Prevengos, Power BI, SafetyCulture (iAuditor), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real PPE selection procedures based on risk assessment, use inspections on site and in the workshop, and respiratory protection fit tests. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the legal framework for personal protective equipment.
Select head, eye and hearing protection according to the risk.
Choose appropriate respiratory and skin protection equipment.
Specify safety footwear, fall arrest systems and high-visibility clothing.
Manage the issue, maintenance and replacement of equipment.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with full-time work.
The course uses advanced Excel, Prevengos, Power BI, SafetyCulture (iAuditor). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the higher programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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