PERSONAL PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT
(PPE)
 OBJECTIVE
 Aims to provide a brief
overview of PPE and its
significance in basic
occupational safety and health.
 INTRODUCTION
 Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) plays a crucial role in basic
occupational safety and health. It is
designed to safeguard employees
from potential hazards in their
workplace by providing a barrier
between the individual and the
hazard.
 WHAT IS PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)?
 Personal protective equipment,
commonly referred to as “PPE”, is
equipment worn to minimize
exposure to hazards that cause
serious workplace injuries and
illnesses. These injuries and illnesses
may result from contact with
chemical, radiological, physical,
electrical, mechanical, or other
workplace hazards.
THESE ARE SOME
TYPES OF
PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
INCLUDING:
SAFETY Protecting the eyes from
GLASSES OR chemical splashes, flying debris,
or dust.
GOGGLES

Protecting the hands from

GLOVES chemical exposure, cuts, or
burns.
HARD Protecting the head from
HATS falling objects or electrical
hazards.

HEARING
PROTECTIO Reducing exposure to
N excessive noise levels that
could cause hearing loss.
 Preventing inhalation of
RESPIRATOR hazardous particles, gases, or
Y vapors.

PROTECTION

HIGH-
Enhancing visibility and safety
VISIBILITY for workers in low-light or
CLOTHING hazardous environments.
 SAFETY
SHOES OR Providing protection against punctures,
falling objects, or electrical hazards.

BOOTS

FACE
Protecting the face from
SHIELD splashes, sprays, or airborne
OR MASK hazards.
 WHAT CAN BE DONE TO
ENSURE PROPER USE OF
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)?
 All personal protective equipment should
be safely designed and constructed, and
should be maintained in a clean and
reliable fashion. It should fit comfortably,
encouraging worker use. If the personal
protective equipment does not fit
properly, it can make the difference
between being safely covered or
dangerously exposed.
 WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE
OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT FOR
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
AND HEALTH?
 The importance of PPE in occupational
safety and health lies in its ability to
prevent injuries, illnesses, and fatalities
caused by workplace hazards. By using
appropriate PPE, employers can
significantly reduce the likelihood of
accidents and health issues among their
workforce.
 CONCLUSION
 Personal Protective Equipment is an
essential aspect of basic occupational safety
and health. It serves as a vital line of
defense against various workplace hazards,
ultimately contributing to a safer and
healthier work environment. Employers
and employees must collaborate to ensure
the proper selection, use, and maintenance
of PPE to maximize its effectiveness in
protecting workers from potential harm.
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