Chapter 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Question 1

According to OSHA, “Personal Protective Equipment” is commonly referred as?

Answer 1

PPE.

Question 2

What is PPE?

Answer 2

Specialized clothing or equipment for protection against infectious materials.

Question 3

Besides donning PPE, it is equally important to have a clearly marked?

Answer 3

Biohazard bin.

Question 4

Why is Biohazard bin so important?

Answer 4

For staff to know where to dispose of their used PPE and prevent them from disposing the gloves, masks, and gowns in a regular waste receptacle.