Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Topics

Safety glasses, face protection, hearing protection, gloves, respirators, foot protection, body protection, and how to select the right PPE for the job.

A male worker in a blue hard hat and clear safety glasses, concentrating on his work in an industrial setting.
Personal Protection

Keeping Workers Safe with Proper Eye and Face Protection

Eye and face protection is essential to prevent injuries from flying debris, chemicals, and other hazards — learn how the right PPE keeps workers safe.

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Personal Protection

Hand and Arm Protection: Choosing the Right PPE

Protect your hands and arms from workplace hazards. Learn how to choose, use, and maintain the right PPE to reduce injury risk and work safely.

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Personal Protection

Damaging Decibels: Tips to Prevent Hearing Loss

Prolonged exposure to sounds that measure 85 decibels and higher can damage your hearing. Get valuable tips for protecting your hearing at work.

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A worker wearing personal protective equipment that covers most of their body.
Personal Protection

Whole-Body Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

Employees should be trained to know when whole-body personal protective equipment is required to protect workers from on-the-job hazards.

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Personal Protection

OSHA Standards for Hearing Protection: Avoid Hearing Loss

Workers exposed to high levels of noise can suffer permanent hearing loss. Understand responsibilities and rights when it comes to hearing protection.

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Personal Protection

Use Other Safety Controls First, PPE is the Last Defense

PPE is often used as the only protection for serious safety risks, but there are 4 other controls to be implemented first. PPE is the last line of defense.

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Personal protective equipment on a table including boots, safety vest, eye protection, hearing protection, and a hard hat.
Personal Protection

Essential Guide to Selecting Workplace Safety PPE

PPE is designed to protect against specific hazards. It is important that the correct protection is selected for the hazards presented at the worksite.

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