Personal protective equipment
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT DESIGNED TO HELP PROTECT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM INJURY, INFECTION, OR OTHER HAZARDS
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection. The hazards addressed by protective equipment include physical, electrical, heat, chemicals, biohazards, and airborne particulate matter.