Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when you can't eliminate hazards by other means. Properly selecting, caring for, and using PPE reduces workplace hazards.

Resources

OSHA - Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Awareness Fact Sheet
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Form
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program
Respirator Voluntary Use Form
Respiratory Protection Medical Evaluation Form (Employees)
Respiratory Protection Medical Evaluation Form (Medical Students)
Respiratory Protection Program Fact Sheet

Department Contact

ehs@harvard.edu

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Did You Know?

Make sure all machine safe guards are in place at all times so that moving parts are not a danger to you and other workers nearby. If machine safety guards are removed due to maintenance ensure that Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols are closely followed.