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¿ What is a personal
protective equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
must be supplied by the
company or employer and
workers are responsible for its
proper use.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is equipment
used to reduce exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Gloves, protective clothing and goggles, and
respirators are types of PPE.
Protection for work at heights
- Harnesses
- Lifelines
Hand and arm protection
- Positioning lines - Gloves for biological risks
- Portable anchor points - Chemical gloves
- Rope grabs - Gloves for electrical hazards
- Helmets
- Gloves for hot surfaces
- Gloves for cold surfaces
- Gloves for mechanical risks

Hearing protection
- Earplugs TYPES OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
- Ear muffs TYPES OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
Eye protection
- Monogoglasses
- Safety glasses
-Goggles for use over
medicated lenses
Body protection
- Beekeepers suit.
- Suit for chemical risks.
- Layers
- Boot-trouser suit
- Aprons
- Jackets for welders
 IMPORTANCE OF PPE

The main function of the eye protection equipment is to

protect the visual organ from airborne particles. This
equipment must be of a good size to protect from frontal
impact and at the same time be comfortable to wear.

The main purpose of the safety helmet is to protect the

wearer's head from mechanical hazards and shocks. It can
also protect against other natural hazards such as
mechanical, thermal or electrical hazards

Its main purpose is to protect the operator's head

against different shocks and risks of mechanical,
thermal, electrical nature

are used where there are risks of falling, rolling or

overturning objects. Their use is very necessary in
construction, mining and in general in processes
where heavy work is carried ou
WHY USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT?

Personal Protective Equipment or PPE is of significant importance although it

should be the last element of defense to be considered in order to avoid risks.
There are companies that choose to combine PPE with other measures to
ensure the safety and health of their workers.

Given the importance of PPE, it is possible to point out a series

of benefits derived from its use:

They prevent against the spread of infectious diseases or germs.

They prevent injuries.
They promote both efficiency and productivity of employees.
Protect against exposure to chemicals.
Enable organizations to comply with regulatory requirements.
 Conclusions :

PERFORMING A JOB WITHOUT THE PROPER EQUIPMENT MAY

CAUSE LOSS, SINCE THE PROFESSIONAL IS FORCED TO
PERFORM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES WITH EVEN MORE CAUTION
THINKING ABOUT HIS PROTECTION.
THEREFORE, HAVING THE CORRECT AND USEFUL MATERIALS
WILL GUARANTEE A BETTER EXECUTION OF THE SERVICE ,
WITH SAFETY IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT, THE AMOUNT OF
WORKERS WHO WILL HAVE TO BE ABSENT FOR HEALTH
REASONS WILL BE MUCH LOWER. IN THIS WAY, THE COMPANY
CAN INCREASE ITS PRODUCTIVITY AND CARRY OUT WORK
MORE EFFICIENTLY KEEPING US ALL PROTECTED AND
KNOWING WHAT CAN ENDANGER OUR LIVES.