Question

Select the two categories personal protective equipment (ppe) is generally divided into

Answer 1

The PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is usually differentiated into two categories that are respiratory protection and chemical protective garments.  

The PPE refers to helmets, protective clothing, goggles, equipment, or other garments created to safeguard the body of the wearer from infection or injury. The hazards protected by the protective equipment involve electrical, physical, chemicals, heat, airborne particulate matter, and biohazards.  

Answer 2

Answer:

Respiratory Protection & Chemical Protective Garments

Explanation:

All professional activities that may imply some type of physical risk to the worker must be performed with the help of PPE - Personal Protective Equipment, which can be divided into two categories (respiratory protection and chemical protective clothing) and include glasses, protectors earphones, masks, sleeves, helmets, gloves, boots, seat belts, sunscreen and other protective items. These accessories are indispensable in factories and industrial processes in general.

The use of PPE is essential to ensure the health and protection of workers, avoiding negative consequences in cases of accidents at work. In addition, PPE is also used to ensure that the professional will not be exposed to occupational diseases, which can compromise the work and life skills of professionals during and after the active work phase.

It is the duty of supervisors and the company to ensure that professionals make appropriate use of personal protective equipment. PPE must be used throughout the working hours, following all the organization's requirements.