A Basic Guide to PPE - VIDEO
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is necessary to creating a safe environment at any work site. To be fully protected, you'll have to go beyond a hard hat. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration advises considering comprehensive PPE when you do an initial hazard assessment. This includes:
Eye, face, hearing and head protection. Depending on the conditions, workers may require respirators, well-fit safety glasses, earplugs and ear muffs and hard hats, among other protective gear.
Body protection, including foot and leg, as well as arm and hand protection. Keep in mind that workers will need different gloves and shoes depending on the situation.
And don't forget to have spare PPE on hand in case items get lost or damaged. See our blog for other great articles including How to select the right PPE found here
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Mike Brinker has been working in the first aid industry for over 35 years. He has worked with thousands of businesses,groups, and organizations to provide a healthy and safe work environment. Mike helped create “Make-A-Kit”, the internet's only online first aid kit creation tool. He has also authored many helpful first-aid and safety-related resource articles found at the MFASCO Learning Center.
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