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​Core PPE Categories

  1. Head Protection

    • Hard Hat/Protective Helmet
      Headgear to prevent impact injuries (e.g., construction sites)
    • Safety Goggles
      Eye protection against debris, chemicals, or radiation

  2. Respiratory Protection

    • Air-Purifying Respirator
      Filters contaminants (e.g., dust, gases) using replaceable cartridges
    • N95 Mask
      Disposable particulate-filtering facepiece respirator
       

  3. Body Protection

    • Chemical Protective Clothing
      Full-body suits resistant to hazardous substances
    • Flame-Resistant (FR) Clothing
      Garments designed to self-extinguish flames

  4. Hand & Foot Protection

    • Cut-Resistant Gloves
      Gloves with materials like Kevlar® for blade protection
  • Safety-Toe Shoes
    Footwear with reinforced toes to prevent crushing injuries

Certification & Standards

  1. CE Marking
    Mandatory EU certification for PPE safety compliance
  2. ISO 9001
    International standard for quality management systems
  3. EN Standards
    • EN 149
      Respiratory protective devices – Filtering half masks
    • EN 388
      Glove resistance to mechanical risks (abrasion, cut)

Risk Management & Usage

  1. ​Risk Assessment​
    Process to evaluate workplace hazards and determine PPE requirements 
     
  2. ​Lockout-Tagout (LOTO)​​
    Safety procedure to isolate energy sources during equipment maintenance 
     
  3. ​Safety Data Sheet (SDS)​​
    Document detailing chemical hazards and PPE recommendations