ILO: Personal protective equipment
Description:
PPE is equipment that will protect the user against the risk of accidents or of adverse effects on health. It can include items such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear, safety harnesses and respiratory protective equipment (RPE). Employers have duties concerning the provision and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work. This ILO webpage looks at the following:
- Why is PPE important?
- What should employers do?
- Selection and use
- Maintenance
- Monitoring and reviewing PPE use
- Types of PPE
- Emergency equipment
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