PERSONAL

PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
GROUP 2
WHAT IS PPE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
PPE refers to the gear or clothing designed to protect the
wearer's body and minimize exposure to hazards that
cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.
The specific type of PPE needed depends on the nature
of the task or environment and the potential hazards
involved.
PPE is commonly used in various industries such as
healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and more which
have contact with chemical, radiological, physical,
electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards.
 01.
PROTECT PERSONNEL
FROM THE HAZARD AND
INJURIES

PERSONAL
PROTECTION
EQUIPMENT
FUCTION
PROTECT THE PRODUCT,
MANUFACTURING PROCESS,

02. AND THE ENVIRONMENT

FROM CONTAMINATION IN
THE PERSONNEL BODY AND
CLOTHES
 PPE ON THE MANUFACTURING AREA

01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06.

Protective Headcap Face Mask Closed Shoes/
Gloves Ear Muffs/
Prevent hair from Prevent the dust,
Protects the hand or
Coverall flying particles and Shoe Cover Ear Plugs
falling down from part of the hand
Protects from:
the head or scalp liquid chemical To maintaining a
Chemical: APIs in against hazards and Protection against
of the personnel splash contact to sterile and clean
particulates and protects the potentially
and contaminating the respiratory environment
liquids, solvents, manufactured damaging noise
the environment system. Also to
gases, and vapors process and the levels, which can
protect the
Biological: Dust, flying product from the result in hearing
manufacturing
particles and liquid germs in the loss or tinnitus,
process from the
chemical splash, personnel's hands also known as
personnel mouth
hazardous gases, and ringing in the ears
vapors, and micro-
organisms
 PPE ON THE OFFICE

01. 02. 03.

Wear the polite and
closed clothes
For the women : wear hijab &
closed clothes
For the men : wear polite clothes
, don’t wear jeans , don’t wear t-
shirt
Face Mask Shoes
There are no specific
It’s optional , but wearing the
provicions but wear the
face mask we can reduce to
decent use
prevent respiratory droplets
better to wear closed
containing viruses from other
shoes and wear shocks
people from entering the
don’t use sandals
body.
 PPE ON THE LABORATORIUM

The material, design, and

The gloves should be made of
fit of the protective The eyewear should have adequate
appropriate material that is
clothing should be suitable ventilation, anti-fogging, and anti- Headcape to prevent
compatible with the
for the specific application scratch features to ensure clear product materials Thick shoes with no heels
substances handled and does
and environment vision and comfort. The eyewear conatmination to ease the movement. The
not cause allergic reactions.
should also fit securely and not shoes must cover all part of
The gloves should also fit well
interfere with other PPE items such the foot.
and be changed regularly to
as masks or helmets
avoid cross-contamination

The masks and respirators should have proper filtration,

ear defenders should also fit, and seal to prevent leakage and ensure adequate
have adequate ventilation breathing. The masks and respirators should also be
and insulation to prevent compatible with the eyewear and other PPE items. The
heat stress and hearing los masks and respirators should be selected based on the
type and concentration of the contaminants, as well as
the duration and frequency of exposure
 Comparison
PPE item Office Production Laboratory

Required to prevent contact with

Required to prevent contact with hazardous
Protective Usually not required, unless visiting hazardous substances or
substances or microorganisms, and to prevent
clothing production or laboratory areas microorganisms, and to prevent
contamination of samples and experiments
contamination of products and processes

Usually not required, unless
Protective
handling documents or materials
gloves
that may contain harmful agents
Required to protect the hands from cuts, Required to protect the hands from cuts, burns,
burns, abrasions, or exposure to abrasions, or exposure to chemicals, solvents, or
chemicals, solvents, or biological agents biological agents

Usually not required, unless working
Protective
with computers or other devices
eyewear
that may emit radiation or glare
Required to protect the eyes from flying
Required to protect the eyes from flying particles,
particles, liquid splashes, dust, or
liquid splashes, dust, or radiation
radiation

Protective Usually not required, unless working Required to protect the nose and mouth Required to protect the nose and mouth from
masks and in areas with poor ventilation or from inhaling harmful gases, vapours, inhaling harmful gases, vapours, dust, or
respirators high concentration of contaminants dust, or microorganisms microorganisms

Protective
Usually not required, unless working
helmets Required to protect the head and ears Usually not required, unless working in areas with
in areas with high risk of impact,
and ear from impact, noise, or electrical hazards high risk of impact, noise, or electrical hazards
noise, or electrical hazards
defenders
 THINGS TO DO IF THERE’S ANY SOS
1. Assess the Situation:
Quickly assess the nature and severity of the emergency.
Identify potential hazards and risks.
2. Ensure Personal Safety:
If it's safe to do so, move to a secure location away from immediate danger.
3. Alert Others:
If necessary, alert your colleagues or others in the vicinity to the emergency.
Use alarms or communication systems if available.
4. Call for Help:
Dial emergency services immediately (e.g., 911) and provide clear information about the situation.
Follow any specific emergency contact procedures established by your workplace.
5. Follow Emergency Procedures:
If your workplace has established emergency procedures, follow them meticulously.
Evacuate the building if required, using designated routes and exits.