By Rehan Iqbal
Personal Protective Equipment or PPE refers to various forms of protective gear such as goggles, helmets, or specialized garments that are specially designed to protect the wearer from ailments or injuries. Below is an outline of each type of PPE.

Eye and Face Protection Equipment
These are used to protect the eyes and face from various hazards. The five kinds of eye and face PPE are:
Hand Protection Equipment
These are specialized gloves to protect against various hazards. The six kinds of hand PPE are:
Body Protection Equipment
These are lab coats that are built for specific uses. The three body PPE options are:
Respiratory Protection Equipment
Respiratory protection requires individual assessment by the dept' of Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S). Once they approve same, training is provided. The five types of respiratory PPE are:
Hearing Protection Equipment
These protect against unsafe noise levels. The three types of hearing PPE are:
Foot Protection Equipment
The last form of PPE is foot protection. Your feet could get damaged or lead to the damage of other body parts from falls if they are not properly protected. There are 10 kinds of foot protection PPE in total, which are: