Personal protective equipment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-020688",
  "term": "Personal protective equipment",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Personal Protective Equipment",
  "definition": "1. Clothing and equipment worn by pesticide mixers, loaders and applicators and re-entry workers, hazmat emergency responders, workers cleaning up Superfund sites, et. al., which is worn to reduce their exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and other pollutants.\n\n2. Equipment worn to minimize exposure to a hazard.\n\n3. Any chemical protective clothing or device placed on the body to prevent contact with, and exposure to, an identified chemical substance or substances in the work area. Examples include, but are not limited to, chemical protective clothing, aprons, hoods, chemical goggles, face splash shields, or equivalent eye protection, and various types of respirators. Barrier creams are not included in this definition.\n\n4. Devices and apparel that are worn to protect the body from contact with pesticides or pesticide residues, including, but not limited to, coveralls, chemical-resistant suits, chemical-resistant gloves, chemical-resistant footwear, respirators, chemical-resistant aprons, chemical-resistant headgear, and protective eyewear.\n\n5. Examples include protective suits, gloves, foot coverings, respiratory protection, hoods, safety glasses, goggles, and face shields.",
  "abbreviation": "PPE",
  "subject": "Built environments",
  "references": [
    "Terms of Environment",
    "Safety, Health, and Environmental Management System Terms and Definitions",
    "40 CFR 721.3 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 171.2 (CFR 2017); 40 CFR 171.3 (CFR 2018)",
    "EPA Emergency Responder Health and Safety Manual, Chapter 4"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/personal-protective-equipment/"
}