Abstract
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a clothing or an equipment worn by workers to protect them from fire, chemicals, or physical impact. PPE should only be used when engineering designs and operating or maintenance practices do not provide a sufficiently safe work environment. PPE represents a last line of defense. It is always preferable to design a facility so that hazards are not present, or, failing that, to ensure that workers cannot be exposed to the hazards. This chapter provides an overview of different types of PPE, including special clothing and protection for the head, hands, feet and eyes. Also discussed are respiratory and fall protection.
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