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Guidelines on the Use of PPE Against Chemical Hazards
3.2.7 Summary PPE Selection & Replacement
Summary of the types of PPE and their functions; and the summary of minimum indicators
for PPE replacement are given as Table 7 and Table 8 respectively.
Table 7: Summary of PPE Types and Their Functions
Type Function Example
Head to protect the users from chemical splash Safety helmet, bump cap
Face/eye to protect the users from molten metal, Safety goggles face
liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids shield
Respiratory to protect users against occupational Air purifying respirator.
system diseases caused by breathing air Supplied air respirator.
contaminated with harmful dusts, fogs,
fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays or
vapours with the primary objective to
prevent breathing atmospheric
contaminant.
Body to protect users against liquid chemicals, Long-sleeve shirt,
acids or caustic spills, serves as fall apron, chemical suit,
protection. safety harness
Hand to protect the users from exposures to Chemical resistance
hazards such as those from skin absorption gloves, finger coats
of harmful substances, chemical burns,
thermal burns
Foot to protect the users from contact with hot Safety shoes, safety boot
liquid.
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