Personal Protective Equipment

Specialized clothing or equipment worn for protection against health hazards. Personal Protective Equipment may include MASKS; RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES; HEAD PROTECTIVE DEVICES; EYE PROTECTIVE DEVICES; EAR PROTECTIVE DEVICES; PROTECTIVE CLOTHING; and protective footwear.

Year introduced: 2016

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Tree Number(s): E07.700.560, J01.637.708.560

MeSH Unique ID: D000067393

Entry Terms:

• Equipment, Personal Protective
• Personal Protective Equipments
• Protective Equipment, Personal
• PPE Personal Protective Equipment

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Protective Devices
Personal Protective Equipment
Ear Protective Devices
Eye Protective Devices
Head Protective Devices
Masks
Laryngeal Masks
Mouth Protectors
Protective Clothing
Gloves, Protective +
Space Suits
Respiratory Protective Devices
N95 Respirators

All MeSH Categories
Technology and Food and Beverages Category
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
Manufactured Materials
Protective Devices
Personal Protective Equipment
Ear Protective Devices
Eye Protective Devices
Head Protective Devices
Masks
Laryngeal Masks
Mouth Protectors
Protective Clothing
Gloves, Protective +
Space Suits
Respiratory Protective Devices
N95 Respirators