Collection: Personal Protective Equipment

What Does Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Mean?

Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to kind of devices worn by the worker to protect against hazards in environment. PPE prevents the worker to contact with a hazardous agent or equipment by creating a barrier between the potential hazardous material and the healthcare worker, and substantially protects them from risks of injury or illness. Several type of PPE is being used in the workplace depending on their specification and application, for example, respirators, gloves, and hearing protectors