{"id":60743,"date":"2025-06-19T10:00:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T10:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/?p=60743"},"modified":"2025-04-17T05:45:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T05:45:24","slug":"are-you-covered-a-guide-to-personal-protective-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/are-you-covered-a-guide-to-personal-protective-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Covered? A Guide to Personal Protective Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Wait, what is PPE and why should you care?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>PPE isn\u2019t just alphabet soup, it\u2019s your last line of defense when all other safety measures wave the white flag. From rogue sparks to chemical splashes, PPE is what stands between you and a \u201cthis could\u2019ve been worse\u201d moment. And spoiler alert, it\u2019s not optional.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Eye and face protection:<\/b> Think goggles, face shields, and anti-drama specs.<\/li>\n<li><b>Head protection:<\/b> Hard hats that double as a fashion statement on the jobsite.<\/li>\n<li><b>Foot and leg protection:<\/b> Because stubbed toes and molten metal don\u2019t mix.<\/li>\n<li><b>Hand and arm protection:<\/b> Gloves that say, \u201cnot today, chemical burns.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><b>Hearing protection:<\/b> Mute the chaos with earplugs or earmuffs.<\/li>\n<li><b>Respiratory protection:<\/b> Masks that filter out the nasties you can\u2019t see.<\/li>\n<li><b>Protective clothing:<\/b> Coveralls that mean business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Why PPE is the last line of defense, not the first<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s get real. PPE isn\u2019t your workplace superhero, it\u2019s the bodyguard that steps in when everything else fails. According to the Hierarchy of Controls, you try elimination, substitution, engineering fixes, and procedural tweaks <i>before<\/i> tossing PPE into the mix. But when the risk won\u2019t budge, PPE steps up.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Eliminate:<\/b> Axe the hazard completely.<\/li>\n<li><b>Substitute:<\/b> Swap it for something safer.<\/li>\n<li><b>Engineer it out:<\/b> Barriers, ventilation, fancy redesigns.<\/li>\n<li><b>Administrative controls:<\/b> Policies, rotations, signs everywhere.<\/li>\n<li><b>PPE:<\/b> Your \u201cjust in case\u201d armor.<\/li>\n<li><b>If you\u2019re the boss, the PPE buck stops with you<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Employers aren\u2019t just responsible for ordering PPE in bulk. They\u2019ve got a legal (and moral) obligation to protect their team from workplace nightmares. That means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spotting hazards like a pro<\/li>\n<li>Picking PPE that actually works<\/li>\n<li>Training your people like their lives depend on it (because they do)<\/li>\n<li>Fixing or replacing PPE faster than you replace your morning coffee<\/li>\n<li>Reviewing the whole PPE plan, not just when something goes wrong<\/li>\n<li>Paying for it. Yes, really. OSHA says so.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>If you\u2019re the employee, you\u2019re part of the safety equation too<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>This isn\u2019t a one-sided deal. Workers need to meet their PPE halfway by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wearing it like a champ<\/li>\n<li>Actually paying attention in training<\/li>\n<li>Keeping gear clean, functional, and not smelling like regret<\/li>\n<li>Raising a red flag when something breaks or doesn\u2019t fit right<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Hazard assessments are like safety x-ray vision<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Before you suit up, someone has to play safety detective. A hazard assessment means spotting the invisible dangers before they turn into \u201cOops, didn\u2019t see that coming.\u201d Look for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Impact and flying objects<\/li>\n<li>Sharp things that stab<\/li>\n<li>Heavy things that crush<\/li>\n<li>Chemicals, radiation, and creepy dust<\/li>\n<li>Fire and ice (no dragons though)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to pick PPE without playing guessing games<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>PPE isn\u2019t one-size-fits-all. Here\u2019s what to keep in mind when selecting gear:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Type of hazard:<\/b> Splash? Shock? Shrapnel?<\/li>\n<li><b>Level of protection:<\/b> Are we talking bare minimum or boss-level armor?<\/li>\n<li><b>Comfort:<\/b> Because if it\u2019s a torture device, no one\u2019s wearing it.<\/li>\n<li><b>Compatibility:<\/b> Will it play nice with other gear?<\/li>\n<li><b>Cleanability:<\/b> Is it easy to scrub down?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>PPE training should be more than &#8220;put this on&#8221;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If your safety training is just handing someone a helmet and crossing your fingers, try again. Real PPE training should cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When and why PPE is needed<\/li>\n<li>How to actually wear it<\/li>\n<li>What it can and can\u2019t do<\/li>\n<li>How to clean it, store it, and not ruin it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Let\u2019s talk gear, because not all PPE is created equal<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Eyes and face:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Safety glasses, goggles, face shields, welding visors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Heads up:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hard hats that protect from more than just falling staplers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Feet and legs:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Steel-toes, met guards, boots that crush crush injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Hands and arms:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Gloves that handle cuts, chemicals, and extreme temps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Hearing:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Plugs and muffs to keep your ears from ringing all weekend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Respiratory:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Masks that say \u201cyou\u2019re not inhaling that today\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Clothing:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Full-body suits that scream \u201cI\u2019m ready for anything\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Before you bounce, this course is a must-see<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re in construction or just PPE-curious, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/course\/construction-safety-ppe-selection-and-requirements-training-course\"><b>Construction Safety: PPE Selection and Requirements Training Course<\/b><\/a>. It\u2019ll turn your crew from PPE-averse to PPE-pros.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Expand your PPE knowledge<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Expand your knowledge with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/course\/ppe-are-you-covered-training-course\"><b>PPE: Are You Covered? Training Course<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>References<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/personal-protective-equipment\" rel=\"nofollow\">Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/topics\/ppe\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Personal Protective Equipment<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/hazards\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hazard Assessment and PPE Selection<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wait, what is PPE and why should you care? 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