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PPE (Personal protective equipment)

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PPE : PPE full form : Personal Protective Equipment. PPE means Personal Protective Equipment. Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to protective clothings, helmets, gloves, face shields, goggles, facemasks, earplugs, muffs, coveralls, vests, full body suits,  high visibility suits, safety harnesses, respirators or other equipments designed for protection from injury ,infection, illnes or exposure to a variety of hazards. Why PPE: To promote good Hygiene To prevent Hazards To reduce spread of infection To enhance workplace safety To protect Lives   To comply businesses with regulatory requirements(e.g., The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992) To improve employee efficiency. Types of Protection: 1) Respiratory Protection: Protection against the adverse health effects caused by breathing contaminated air. Examples:Respirators. 2) Eye & Face Protection: Eye and face protection from the hazards of  hot sparks, and chemical splashes  flyi...