Personal Protective Equipment

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is PPE?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) refers to protective clothing, helmets, gloves, face shields, goggles, respirators, and other equipment designed to protect the wearer from injury or infection in the workplace.

Why is PPE important?

PPE is important for protecting workers from occupational hazards such as physical, chemical, biological, and radiological hazards. It helps minimize the risk of injury, illness, and exposure to harmful substances or environments.

What are the different types of PPE?

PPE includes various types of protective equipment, such as:

• Head protection (hard hats, helmets)
• Eye and face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shields)
• Respiratory protection (masks, respirators)
• Hand protection (gloves)
• Foot protection (safety shoes, boots)
• Body protection (coveralls, vests, aprons)
• Hearing protection (earplugs, earmuffs)

When should PPE be used?

PPE should be used whenever there are potential hazards in the workplace that cannot be adequately controlled through engineering controls, administrative controls, or safe work practices alone. Employers are responsible for conducting hazard assessments to determine when PPE is necessary.