Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will reduce employee exposure to hazards when engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or effective in reducing the exposure to acceptable levels. PPE includes all clothing and other work accessories designed to create a barrier against workplace hazards.
Examples of PPE include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, hearing protection, and respirators. IUEHS has developed programs specific for the type of PPE being used.
University departments are required to complete a PPE hazard assessment to determine the appropriate protection for the job task.
Personal Protective Equipment Program