General PPE Guidelines
Use the following general best practices when using personal protective equipment.
It is important to know the general PPE guidelines.
- Wear gloves when handling chemicals and/or body fluids.
- Wear safety shoes, boots, or covers if a hazardous substance is likely to splash.
- Wear an apron/gown/coveralls, if hazardous substance is likely to splash.
- Use a respirator when a hazardous substance is airborne, such as tuberculosis.
- Wear hearing protection for loud noises such as from equipment.
- Remove PPE carefully to avoid contaminating yourself.
- Dispose of PPE in designated containers before leaving area.
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1-8. What is the primary reason you should be careful when removing PPE?
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