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Importance of Personal Protective
Equipment – PPE
Introduction
It is key to health and safety at work to be clear about
how Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) directly
protects the physical integrity of the employee in the
event of exposure to a risk that often cannot be
controlled either at the source or in the environment
from the employer to the employee, they must be
sensitized and aware of the need to use PPE while
complying with the legal requirements and avoiding
"headaches".
development:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is fundamental in
occupational safety and health, as it provides a barrier
between the worker and the risks present in their
tasks and work areas The importance of PPE can be
summarized in the following aspects:
 Effective protection against occupational hazards:

Appropriate PPE, such as hard hats, safety
goggles, gloves, and protective footwear, is
designed to protect workers from injuries and
damage caused by falls, impacts, and
substancesCumplimiento normativo y legal:
Invertir en equipos de protección personal de
calidad asegura que The organization complies
with regulations and avoids potential legal
penalties
 Improved staff morale and engagement: The use
of quality PPE is directly linked to reducing
workplace accidents and injuries, which improves
staff morale and engagement
 Improvement of the company's image: Companies
that comply with good practices in labor
protection are well regarded in the market, which
facilitates their search for investments and new
partners.
 Preventing the spread of microbes: In settings
such as hospitals, PPE helps prevent the spread of
microbes, protecting people and healthcare
workers from infection
 To ensure the correct use of PPE, it is crucial that
workers receive proper training and coaching. In
addition, it is critical for companies to comply
with labor rules and regulations related to
personal protection.
TYPES OF PPE AND USAGE SPECIFICATIONS.
There are different types of PPE, depending

on the part of the body they protect:
• Liquid chemicals.
• Dusts or particles.
• Risk of bumps or cuts.
• Welds.
HEAD:
• The industrial safety helmet is the most
well-known element for protection against
blows to the head.
• It is designed to withstand the impact of 4

kg falling from 1.5 m.
• The harness and anchor points are

important for shock absorption.
HANDS:
• Safety gloves protect hands and forearms

from:
• Chemicals.
•Abrasion.
• Cuts and wounds.
• Hot objects.
• Sharp objects.
• Electrical voltage.
• They are specifically chosen according to

the use they are going to be given. Selection
includes glove material, thickness, durability.
FEET:
These can be shoes, ankle boots, boots or

safety boots.
They must have a steel toe cap, non-slip

soles or special properties. They protect
against:
• Falls from heavy and/or sharp objects.
• Rolled or squeezed between objects.
• Stepping on sharp objects.
• Slips or falls.
• Entry of moisture, dust or slag into the foot.

EARS: Hearing protectors are endoaural or
cup. They should be used when:
• The noise level exceeds 85 dB (you must

raise your voice to speak at one meter).
• When people are easily irritated.
• When there is a possibility of punctual or

frequent high-intensity noises.
BODY:
BODY protectors can be of different types:
• Fall protection.
• Special clothing for welders.
• Water protection.
• Protection against chemicals.
• Special trade clothing.
• Flame retardant or fire retardant clothing.
• Protection against the cold.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Airway protectors can be:
• Common disposable masks.
• Respirators with replaceable cartridges
• Full mask.
• Air protection caps. (for phosphine gas

leaks)
ERGONOMIC PROTECTION:
They are used in those tasks where lifting

weights and/or repetitive movements are
required during the working day. Ergonomic
risk protectors can be:
• Lumbar protectors.
•Anklets.
• Girdles.
Conclusión:
The proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
is essential for occupational safety and health, as they
provide a barrier between the worker and the risks
present in their tasks and work areas. Proper PPE,
such as hard hats, safety goggles, gloves, and
protective footwear, is designed to protect workers
from injuries and damage caused by falls, impacts, and
substances. In addition, regulatory and legal
compliance, improved staff morale and engagement,
improved company image. In summary, the proper use
of PPE is essential to prevent workplace accidents and
preserve worker health.

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Importance of Personal Protective

 Effective protection against occupational hazards:

TYPES OF PPE AND USAGE SPECIFICATIONS.

There are different types of PPE, depending

• Risk of bumps or cuts.

• It is designed to withstand the impact of 4

• The harness and anchor points are

• Safety gloves protect hands and forearms

• Cuts and wounds.

• They are specifically chosen according to

These can be shoes, ankle boots, boots or

They must have a steel toe cap, non-slip

• Falls from heavy and/or sharp objects.

• Rolled or squeezed between objects.

• Stepping on sharp objects.

• Entry of moisture, dust or slag into the foot.

• The noise level exceeds 85 dB (you must

• When people are easily irritated.

• When there is a possibility of punctual or

BODY protectors can be of different types:

• Special clothing for welders.

• Protection against chemicals.

• Special trade clothing.

• Flame retardant or fire retardant clothing.

• Protection against the cold.

Airway protectors can be:

• Common disposable masks.

• Respirators with replaceable cartridges

• Air protection caps. (for phosphine gas

They are used in those tasks where lifting

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