PPE
PPE is an abbreviation of Personal Protective Equipment and put simply, it’s a term that covers any item worn by an individual to protect them from hazards in the workplace.
It is important to note that PPE must always be used as the last line of defence after all other risk assessments and health and safety measures have been implemented.
Personal protective equipment encompasses all products that provide protection to an individual when they are faced with a hazard including head protection, eye protection, hearing protection, safety gloves and respiratory equipment.