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What is personal protective equipment (PPE) and what are some of the types?

April 26, 2017equipment PPE Protective types

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What is personal protective equipment (PPE) and what are some of the types?

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• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the equipment worn by workers to reduce their exposure to hazards. PPE includes items such as: • eye protection (e.g. goggles, glasses) • hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs, ear muffs) • respiratory protection (e.g. respirators, face masks, cartridge filters) • foot protection (e.g. safety boots) • head protection (e.g. hard hats) • body protection (e.g. aprons, safety harnesses).