Personal protective equipment (ppe) Q&A

Personal protective equipment (ppe) Q&A
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - =Specialized clothing or equipment, worn by an
employee for protection against infectious materials (as defined by OSHA).


gloves - =protect hands


Gowns/Aprons - =protect skin and/or clothing


masks - =protect mouth/nose


Respirators - =protect respiratory tract from airborne infectious agents


goggles - =protect eyes


face shield - =protect face mouth nose and eyes


factors influencing ppe selection - =type of exposure anticipated
durability and appropriateness for the task
fit


Standard Precautions gloves - =use when touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions,
contaminated items; for touching mucus membranes and nonintact skin


standard precautions gowns - =use during procedures and patient care activities when contact of
clothing/


Mask and goggles or a face shield - =Use
during patient care activities likely to generate
splashes or sprays of blood, body fluids,