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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) refers to specialized clothing or gear designed to protect workers from workplace hazards. It includes items like helmets, gloves, goggles, masks, safety shoes, and full-body suits, depending on the nature of the job.
The 7 types of PPE: Head (helmets), Eye & Face (glasses, shields), Hearing (earplugs, earmuffs), Respiratory (masks, respirators), Hand (gloves), Body (coveralls, aprons), Foot (safety shoes). These protective gears protects against specific workplace hazards.
Common Personal Protective Equipment in industrial settings: Hard hats, goggles, face shields, respirators, gloves, steel-toe safety shoes, earmuffs, and protective clothing like flame-resistant suits or chemical-resistant coveralls. Each protects against specific hazards, ensuring worker safety.
Choosing PPE for construction: Heights? Harness & helmet. Chemicals? Gloves & goggles. Welding? Helmet, gloves & flame-resistant gear. Heavy loads? Steel-toe boots & hand protection. Dusty environment? Dust mask or respirator. Match PPE to the task for safety.