Flame Resistant Workwear: PPE Categories
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is any clothing item worn to protect against workplace hazards. PPE categories include respiratory, eye, hearing, hand, foot, head and skin protection, as well as equipment for working from heights. PPE protects against hazards such as impact, penetration, compression, chemicals, heat and cold, electricity, fire, radiation and biological contaminants. The levels of protection range from Category 1 to Category 4. Today’s focus…