Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when hazards cannot be eliminated by other means. The proper selection, care, and use of PPE is vital to reducing hazards in the workplace.
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Department Contact
Christopher Rowell
Associate Director of Occupational Safety
617.496.8894
christopher_rowell@harvard.edu
Associate Director of Occupational Safety
617.496.8894
christopher_rowell@harvard.edu
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.