Lab Report # 01

Experiment # 01
What are Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? Write the use and applications of PPEs.
Introduction:
Personal protective equipment means all equipment which is intended to be worn or held by
person at work and which protects him with one or more risks to his health safety, and any
addition or accessory designed to meet the objective.
Examples of PPE include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing
devices (ear plugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators and full body suits.
Selection and use of PPE:
All PPE clothing and equipment should be of safe design and construction, and should be
maintained in a clean and reliable fashion.
Workers must be trained to know at least the following:
 When PPE is necessary?
 What type of PPE is necessary?
 How properly put on, take off, adjust and wear the PPE?
 Limitations of PPE.
 Proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of PPE.