henkilösuojausvarustusta

Henkilösuojausvarustus, often abbreviated as PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), refers to any equipment designed to be worn or held by a person for protection against one or more risks to their health or safety. These risks can include physical, chemical, biological, or electrical hazards. The primary purpose of PPE is to minimize exposure to these hazards when engineering controls and administrative controls are not feasible or sufficient to reduce the risk to an acceptable level.

The selection of appropriate PPE depends on the specific hazards present in a workplace or situation. Common examples include safety helmets for head protection, safety glasses or goggles for eye protection, hearing protection such as earplugs or earmuffs, gloves for hand protection against cuts, chemicals, or temperature extremes, respiratory protective equipment like masks or respirators to prevent inhalation of harmful substances, and protective clothing such as coveralls or aprons. Foot protection, like safety shoes or boots, is also a crucial component of PPE in many environments.

It is essential that PPE is correctly selected, fitted, used, and maintained to be effective. Employers are generally responsible for providing suitable PPE and ensuring that employees are trained on its proper use and limitations. Employees, in turn, have a responsibility to use the provided PPE as instructed. The effectiveness of PPE is limited by its design, proper fit, and user compliance. Therefore, PPE is typically considered the last line of defense against workplace hazards.