by P.y Adjei
| January 31, 2023
| Reading time: 1 minute
PPE refers to clothing, helmets, gloves, face shields, goggles, or other gear designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection.
It should be used in the workplace as follows:
Assess the work environment and identify hazards that require PPE
Select the appropriate PPE for the task and ensure it fits properly
Use and maintain PPE properly, following manufacturer's instructions
Replace PPE when it becomes damaged, worn or obsolete
Train employees on when and how to use PPE
Regularly inspect and assess PPE for effectiveness and necessary repairs/replacements.
There are several benefits in using PPE such as:
Protecting workers from workplace hazards and potential injury
Reducing the risk of exposure to hazardous substances, such as chemicals and infectious diseases
Complying with occupational safety and health regulations
Improving workplace safety and reducing the number of lost-time injuries and illnesses
Protecting businesses from liability and costly worker compensation claims.
P.y Adjei
With about 10 years of content creation, writing and editing under his belt, P.Y has written and edited for some well known international magazine publications. P.Y’s love for content has pushed him forward to taking on new challenges in different industries and Lumiform is a perfect home for him to learn and grow.
