Personal Protective Equipments

The Personal Protective Equipments are clothing and equipment that is worn or used in order to provide protection against hazardous substances or environments. These are used as temporary (until more effective hazard control techniques can be used) or last line of protection for workers against hazards. They are equipments worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These prevent the worker to contact with a hazardous agent or equipment by creating a barrier between the potential hazardous material and the healthcare worker. The Personal Protective Equipments include mask, kits and shields.