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Personal Protective Equipment

All equipment (e.g., devices, appliances, and related accessories) worn by an individual to provide protection against health or safety risks while at work. .

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personal protective equipment (PPE) encompasses all items—such as devices, appliances, and related accessories—that are worn to protect individuals from health or safety risks while at work.

For the purposes of this site, PPE is categorized into the following: Skin Protection, Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE), Eye Protection, Head Protection, Ear Protection, Foot Protection, Hand and Arm Protection, Body Protection, and Fall Protection (e.g., safety harnesses). Each category includes specific safety equipment, which will be detailed below.