Select appropriate PPE to protect employees from hazards that cannot be eliminated or controlled through engineering controls and work practices; Inform your employees why the PPE is necessary and when it must be worn; Train your employees how to use and care for the selected PPE and how to recognize PPE deterioration and failure

There are a variety of ways to safely remove PPE without contaminating your clothing, skin, or mucous membranes with potentially infectious materials. Here is one example.

Except as provided by paragraphs (h)(2) through (h)(6) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, shall be provided by the employer at no cost to employees.

1 Type III PFD → Please choose product options. This PFD package includes the NRS Big Water Guide (Type III PFD). The Big Water Guide is great for shore-based personnel trained for warm zone rescues or possible use for victims during a rescue.

What is personal protective equipment? Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

WAC 296-800-160 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requires all employers to assess their workplace for hazards that might require the use of personal protective equipment. If PPE has to be used, the supervisor must select the proper equipment and require its use.

PPE are designed to create a non-disease specific barrier to penetration of substances, solid, liquid, or airborne particles. In general, neither FDA nor the manufacturer can provide assurances...

29 CFR 1910 Subpart I Personal Protective Equipment Appendix A References for Further Information (non-mandatory) Appendix B Non-mandatory Compliance Guidelines for Hazard Assessment and...

Identify steps taken to assess potential hazards in every employee’s work space and in workplace operating procedures. Identify appropriate PPE selection criteria. How to properly care for and store PPE. Identify how you will assess employee understanding of PPE training. Identify how you will enforce proper PPE use.

We will review the critical role of Standard Precautions as a foundation for preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This module was developed by national infection prevention experts devoted to improving patient safety and infection prevention efforts.