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Personal Protective Equipment
U.S Department of Labor
Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
Personal protective equipment, commonly
referred to as “PPE”, is equipment worn to
minimize exposure to a variety of hazards.
Employers must provide personal protective
equipment (PPE) to their employees and ensure
its use.
Examples of PPE include such items as gloves,
foot and eye protection, protective hearing
devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators
and full body suits.
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Personal Protective Equipment
• Employers are required to provide a hazard-
free work environment.
• Workers must be protected against potential
hazards.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can
help protect workers when used correctly.
The Requirement for PPE
In general, employers are responsible for:
Performing a “hazard assessment” of the workplace to identify and
control physical and health hazards.
Identifying and providing appropriate and adequate PPE for
employees.
Training employees in the use and care of the PPE.
Maintaining PPE, including replacing worn or damaged PPE.
Periodically reviewing, updating and evaluating the effectiveness of
the PPE program.
In general, employees should:
Properly wear PPE,
Attend training sessions on PPE,
Care for, clean and maintain PPE, and
Inform a supervisor of the need to repair or replace PPE. Specific
requirements for PPE are presented in many different
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WHAT is PPE?
Job Hazards
Examples of Job Hazards are:
• Electrical shocks
• Noise
• Chemicals
• Accidental Impact
• Sharp objects
• Flying Particles
• Dust & Mists
• Bright Light
• Vibration
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