Equipment
ALBERT L. ASPREC, M.D., M.O.H.
PPE
The last line of defense in
Industrial Hygiene control
Aids in controlling individual
exposure
Does not eliminate the hazard
Limitations of PPE
It does not reduce or eliminate the
hazard
If PPE is defective, the wearer may be
exposed to the hazard without
knowledge of it
Protection afforded to wearer only
Limitations of PPE
PPE isDefective
Wrong Use
Wrong Size
Wrong Type
Employer Responsibility
BWC - DOLE