Chapter 5: The use of PPP

Question 1

What is Personal protective equipment? Question!!

Answer 1

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) reduces exposure to a plant protection product by creating a barrier between the worker and the hazard, thus representing a risk control measure
• Any device or appliance designed to be worn or held by an individual for protection against one or more health and safety hazards
• The PPE for the work with PPPs includes:

1. Head protection
2. Eye and face protection
3. Respiratory protection
4. Protective gloves
5. Protective clothes
6. Protective footwear