PPE products, or personal protective equipment, are various items people wear to protect themselves from a workplace injury, illness, or the spread of infectious disease. Categories of PPE products include:
- Body protection: Aprons, coveralls, lab coats, sleeves, protective shoes
- Hand protection: Gloves for all types of protection, including chemicals, sharps, temperature
- Eye and face protection: Goggles, glasses, face shields, masks
- Hearing protection: Earplugs, earmuffs
- Respiratory protection: Disposable respirators, air-purifying respirators