PPE: Types and Importance

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) refers to specialized clothing or equipment worn to protect against potential hazards in the workplace or during specific activities.
Category
Safety gear
Where to get
Available in safety supply stores, online retailers, and healthcare facilities.
Applicable for
Infection Control | Hazard Protection
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

PPE References

If you want to know more about PPE, consider exploring links below:


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What Is PPE

  1. https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/managing-health-and-safety/personal-protective-equipment-ppe
  2. https://safetyculture.com/topics/ppe-safety/
  3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_protective_equipment
  4. https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/creating-safe-work/managing-risks/personal-protective-equipment-ppe
  5. https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/safety-starts-here/physical-safety-at-work-the-basics/personal-protective-equipment-ppe
  6. https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/what-is-ppe
  7. https://www.osha.gov/personal-protective-equipment
  8. https://www.health.vic.gov.au/covid-19-infection-prevention-control-guidelines/personal-protective-equipment-ppe

PPE Information

  1. https://covid19.swa.gov.au/covid-19-information-workplaces/industry-information/general-industry-information/ppe
  2. https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/guidance-on-the-use-of-personal-protective-equipment-ppe-for-health-care-workers-in-the-context-of-covid-19.pdf

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