personal protective equipment

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Safety equipment
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:PPE
gptkbp:alternativeName safety_equipment
Personal_Protective_Equipment
Personal_protective_equipment
Protective_clothing
Protective_equipment
firefighting_equipment
protective_clothing
protective_equipment
protective_gear
gptkbp:canBe reusable
disposable
gptkbp:category fall protection
respiratory protection
eye protection
hand protection
hearing protection
head protection
body protection
foot protection
gptkbp:example face masks
N95 respirator
lab coats
safety goggles
chemical-resistant gloves
ear defenders
steel-toe boots
gptkbp:failure_to_use increases risk of injury
gptkbp:important_during gptkb:COVID-19_pandemic
gptkbp:includes personal protective equipment
goggles
masks
sunglasses
respirators
earplugs
face shields
safety shoes
hard hats
earmuffs
high-visibility clothing
gptkbp:purpose reduce exposure to workplace hazards
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:OSHA
gptkb:NIOSH
gptkb:European_Union_PPE_Directive
gptkbp:requires maintained
employers in hazardous environments
properly fitted
regularly inspected
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:ISO
gptkb:ANSI
gptkbp:training_required_for proper use
gptkbp:used_in healthcare
laboratories
manufacturing
construction
gptkbp:usedFor protecting individuals from hazards
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Anthrax
gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3