Components of PPE
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Components of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Information on specific components of PPE. Including gloves, gowns, shoe covers, head covers, masks, respirators, eye protection, face shields, and goggles.
- Gloves
Gloves help protect you when directly handling potentially infectious materials or contaminated surfaces.
- Gowns
Gowns help protect you from the contamination of clothing with potentially infectious material.
- Shoe and Head Covers
Shoe and head covers provide a barrier against possible exposure within a contaminated environment.
- Masks and Respirators
Surgical masks help protect your nose and mouth from splattered of body fluids, respirators filter the air before you inhale it.
- Other Face and Eye Protection
Goggles help protect only your eyes from splatters. A face shield provides splatter protection to facial skin, eyes, nose, and mouth.
Last Updated: 10/20/2022