What is PPE? - Personal Protective Equipment.
What are the basic requirements for PPE here at the HHS workshop?
Having eye protection,
Here is a photo of me in basic PPE
What isn’t PPE? you can use this link to help https://www.shponline.co.uk/ppe-personal-protective-equipment/
Uniforms, caps, or other clothing worn solely to identify a person as an employee would not be considered PPE
Who pays for your PPE? - the business has to pay for PPE
Explain the different types/range of basic PPE that is available in the workplace.
Level A is the one where the most PPE is wanted, Level B focus on the respiratory system instead of the skin and eyes, Level C is there is little to no threat to the skin and eyes. Workers call for a full- or half-face mask that will feed them air from a respirator. Opting for Level C PPE products gives you the same degree of skin protection as Level B PPE, Level D Level D is considered the minimum line of protection from hazardous environments. No air respirator is necessary for Level D working conditions.
