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• Some general PPE Guidelines include:
a. Wear gloves, when handling chemicals and/or
body fluids.
b. Wear safety shoes/boots/covers if hazardous
substance is likely to splash.
c. Wear an apron/gown/coveralls- if hazardous
Nurse and substance is likely to splash.
d. Use a respirator: when hazardous substance is
Equipment airborne such as tuberculosis.
e. Wear hearing protection: for loud noises such as
from equipment.
f. Remove PPE carefully to avoid contaminating
yourself.
g. Dispose of PPE in designated containers before
leaving area.
