Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used in almost every work environment on campus. The following pages are intended to help users learn about the different types of PPE, how to determine which PPE is right for your work tasks and how to select and care for your PPE.