Welcome to PPE Lessons
Welcome to PPE Lessons — your trusted resource for practical, accessible, and life-saving safety education across the UK and beyond. We believe that everyone deserves to work and learn in an environment where safety is not an afterthought, but a core value.
What We Do
PPE Lessons is dedicated to empowering individuals, educators, and organisations with the knowledge they need to use personal protective equipment correctly and understand the safety protocols that prevent accidents and save lives. Our mission is simple: to make safety education clear, engaging, and universally available — because no one should be at risk due to a lack of information.
Topics We Cover
We provide in-depth, practical guidance on all aspects of PPE and workplace safety, including:
- Types and selection of PPE (helmets, gloves, goggles, respirators, high-visibility clothing, and more)
- Proper fitting, use, maintenance, and disposal of equipment
- Regulations and compliance under UK health and safety law
- Safety protocols for construction, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and emergency services
- Risk assessment and hazard identification
- Training methods for teams and classrooms
About the Creator
PPE Lessons was founded by Desmond Fairchild, a safety educator and former industrial trainer with over 15 years of experience across the UK and Ireland. Having witnessed preventable accidents due to inadequate training, Desmond dedicated his career to bridging the gap between regulation and real-world practice. His passion is turning technical safety standards into relatable, easy-to-understand lessons that stick.
Why This Website Exists
This platform was born from a simple question: Why do so many people still get hurt when the tools to prevent it already exist? Too often, safety training is dry, forgotten, or treated as a checkbox. PPE Lessons was created to change that — by delivering content that’s human, visual, and actionable. Whether you’re a student, a site manager, or a safety officer, our goal is to help you not just comply — but to truly care.
Our Values
At PPE Lessons, we believe in:
- Clarity over complexity — no jargon, no fluff
- Accuracy over speed — every piece of information is reviewed by safety professionals
- Accessibility over exclusivity — free resources for schools, small businesses, and individuals
- Accountability over compliance — safety is a responsibility, not a requirement
Contact Us
We welcome questions, suggestions, and collaboration. If you’re an educator looking for classroom materials, a business seeking training resources, or simply someone who cares about safety — we’d love to hear from you.
Email: [email protected]
Address: Guinness Storehouse, St. James's Gate, James's Street, The Liberties, Dublin, D08 VF8H, Ireland
While our office is in Dublin, our mission is rooted in the UK’s safety standards and communities. We’re proud to serve educators and employers across Britain — because safety doesn’t stop at borders.