The different types of PPE include:
- Head and scalp protection;
- Respiratory protection;
- Eye protection;
- Hearing protection;
- Hand and arm protection;
- Foot and leg protection;
- Body protection;
- Height and access protection.
What are the categories of PPE?
For the purpose of this site, PPE will be classified into categories: eye and face protection, hand protection, body protection, respiratory protection and hearing protection.
What is a Category 1 PPE?
PPE CAT 1 represents the lowest level in which Arc Rated PPE s required. Requiring a single layer of arc-rated PPE, workers need the following clothing: Required Clothing: Long Sleeve Shirt (or Jacket) and Pants or AR Coverall with minimum arc rating of 4 cal/cm.
What is cat3 PPE?
Category III. Complex PPE. (PPE falling under this category includes exclusively the risks that may cause very serious consequences such as death or irreversible damage to health) On-going surveillance through testing or factory auditing. Respiratory PPE.
What are the classes of personal protective equipment?
Civilian PPE Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 OSHA/EPA Level A PPE Equivalent NFPA 199 OSHA/EPA Level B PPE Equivalent NFPA 199 OSHA/EPA Level C PPE Equivalent NFPA 199 OSHA/EPA Level D PPE Equivalent NFPA 199
What are the different types of PPE equipment?
Types of personal protective equipment PPE can be considered in the following categories, based on the type of protection afforded by the equipment: Respiratory protection – for example, disposable, cartridge, air line, half or full face Eye protection – for example, spectacles/goggles, shields, visors
What are the levels of protection and protective gear?
General description and discussion of the levels of protection and protective gear. This appendix sets forth information about personal protective equipment (PPE) protection levels which may be used to assist employers in complying with the PPE requirements of this section.
