List down at least five (5) PPE, its definition, its required standard and the standard's definition.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in any situation in which the hazard in
question cannot be completely removed or controlled in such a way that serious harm is unlikely.
Without the appropriate PPE, your workers are left exposed to significant injury or illness,
including radiation exposure, chemical burn, electrical shock, and more. Depending on the
hazard or workplace conditions, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
recommends different protective equipment to manage or eliminate the hazard to the greatest
extent possible.

1. Head Protection
Head protection is required for all employees working in areas where there is potential danger of
head injury from impact, electrical shock or burns, or falling or flying objects. Examples of head
protection PPE include helmets, hard hats, bump caps, guards, and more. Such protective
helmets are designed to absorb the shock of a blow and resist penetration by falling or flying
objects.

2. Hearing Protection

Hearing protection is vital for those working in an environment with high-sound levels where it’s
not feasible to reduce the level of noise or duration of exposure. Examples of hearing protection
include earplugs, noise meters, acoustic foam, and communications sets. Plain cotton is never an
acceptable protection device as the equipment should provide an adequate level of protection,
hygiene, and comfort to its user.

3. Eye and Face Protection

Eye and face protection is necessary when workers are exposed to eye or face hazards from
liquid chemicals, acids, chemical gasses, molten metal, light radiation, and flying particles.
Examples of eye and face PPE include visors, over specs, eye and face shields, eyewear
accessories, safety glasses, and goggles. Common activities that necessitate the use of eye and
face protection include welding, working with lasers, heavy cutting, the use of gas under
pressure, and the handling of hazardous substances.

4. Respiratory Protection

Respiratory protection covers a broad range of equipment that should be used when workers may
come into contact with large amounts of harmful dusts, fogs, mists, fumes, vapors, powders, or
gasses. The goal is to protect the health of your employees by preventing atmospheric
contamination. This type of equipment may include face masks, detectors, protective hoods,
respirators, helmets, and more.

5. Hand Protection

Last but certainly not least, hand protection equipment is necessary to protect your workers
against cuts, lacerations, punctures, abrasions, chemical burns, thermal burns, and harmful
temperature extremes. Common activities that may require hand protection equipment include
working in hot or cold environments, manually handling sharp objects, and working with
hazardous chemicals. Hand protection equipment may include leather, canvas, metal, coated
fabric, and chemical-resistant gloves.

References:
5 Types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
(cotneycl.com)