Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other gear designed to protect the wearer's body or clothing Clothing

Clothing is defined, in its broadest sense, as coverings for the torso and limbs as well as coverings fo...

from injury by electrical hazards, heat, chemicals, and infection, for job-related occupational safety and health purposes, and in sports, martial arts Martial arts

Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat [i]. ...

, combat Combat

Combat, or fighting, is purposeful violent [i] conflict [i] between one or more person [i]s or org ...

, etc. is combat-specialized protective gear. PPE can also be used to protect the working environment from pollution Pollution

Pollution is the release of chemical, physical, biological or radioactive contaminants to the environment [i] ...

or infection from the worker, for example in a microchip factory. The protection may be important in both ways, as with the use of disposable gloves Glove

A glove is a type of garment [i] which covers the hand [i]. ...

by surgeon Surgery

Surgery is the medical specialty that treats disease [i]s or injuries by operative manual and instrumen ...

s and dentist Dentistry

Dentistry is the art and science of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions, diseases, and di...

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Personal protective equipment refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other gear designed to protect the wearer's body or clothing Clothing

Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat [i]. ...

, combat Combat

Combat, or fighting, is purposeful violent [i] conflict [i] between one or more person [i]s or org ...

, etc. is combat-specialized protective gear.

PPE can also be used to protect the working environment from pollution Pollution

Pollution is the release of chemical, physical, biological or radioactive contaminants to the environment [i]...

or infection from the worker, for example in a microchip factory.

The protection may be important in both ways, as with the use of disposable gloves Glove

A glove is a type of garment [i] which covers the hand [i]. ...

by surgeon Surgery

Surgery is the medical specialty that treats disease [i]s or injuries by operative manual and instrumen ...

s and dentist Dentistry

Dentistry is the art and science of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions, diseases, and di...

s.

Protective clothing is also worn for contact sports Contact sport

A contact sport is a sport [i] which includes significant physical contact between the athletes involved ...

, such as ice hockey Ice hockey

Ice hockey, referred to simply as hockey in Canada [i] and the United States [i], is a team sport [i] ...

and American football American football

American football, known in the United States [i] and Canada [i] simply as football, is a competit ...

. Baseball players wear sliding shorts and a cup under their pants. See baseball uniform Baseball

Baseball is a team sport [i] popular in North America [i], parts of Latin America [i], the Caribbean [i] ...

, Goalie mask Goalie mask

A goalie mask is a mask [i] worn by an ice [i] or field hockey [i] goaltender [i] to protect ...

, jockstrap Jockstrap

A jockstrap, also known as a jock or athletic supporter, is a type of men's undergarment [i] ...

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In British legislation the term PPE does not cover items such as armor Armour

Armour or armor is protective clothing intended to defend its wearer from intentional harm in combat [i] ...

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Common protective materials include Nomex and Kevlar Kevlar

Kevlar is DuPont Company [i]'s brand name for a particular light but very strong aramid [i] fibre ...

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The terms "protective gear" and "protective clothing" are in many cases interchangeable; "protective clothing" is applied to traditional categories of clothing, and "gear" is a more general term and preferably means uniquely protective categories, such as pads, guards, shields, masks, etc.

For riding a motorcycle Motorcycle

A motorcycle is a two-wheeled vehicle [i] powered by an engine [i]. ...

, prorective headgear and eyegear are required by law in many countries.

Respiratory protection

filter mask Filter mask

A filter mask provides protection to the wearer from harmful airborne substances and usually covers only...
Particulate respirator
gas mask Gas mask

A gas mask is a mask [i] worn on the face to protect the body from airborne pollutant [i]s and toxic [i] ...
PAPR Powered Air Purifying Respirator
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Self contained breathing apparatus

A self contained breathing apparatus, or SCBA is a device worn by rescue [i] workers, firefighter [i] ...

, including scuba set Scuba set

SCUBA is an acronym [i] for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. ...

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Protective headgear Headgear

Headgear, headwear or headdress is the name given to any element of clothing [i] which is wo ...

Helmets

helmet Helmet

A helmet is a form of protective clothing [i] worn on the head [i] and usually made of metal [i] or ...
Batting helmet
Bicycle helmet Bicycle helmet

A bicycle helmet is designed to attenuate impacts to the head of a cyclist [i] in falls while minimizing ...
Cricket helmet
Diving helmet Diving helmet

Diving helmets are worn by mainly by professional divers [i] engaged in surface supplied diving [i]...
Hard hat Hard hat

A hard hat is a type of helmet [i] predominantly used in workplace environments such as construction [i] ...
Hockey helmet
Motorcycle helmet Motorcycle helmet

A motorcycle helmet is a type of protective headgear [i] used by motorcycle [i] riders. ...
welding helmet Welding helmet

...

Masks

Some mask Mask

A mask is a piece of material or kit worn on the face [i]. ...

s made of hard material like those used by Goaltender Goaltender

[i] is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping [[shot|shots]...

s in ice hockey Ice hockey

Ice hockey, referred to simply as hockey in Canada [i] and the United States [i], is a team sport [i] ...

and catcher Catcher

Catcher is a position played in baseball [i]. ...

s in baseball Baseball

Baseball is a team sport [i] popular in North America [i], parts of Latin America [i], the Caribbean [i] ...

as protection against being struck in the face by flying objects.

- For gasmasks and similar, see #Respiratory protection.
Face shield/Face mask
Goalie mask Goalie mask

A goalie mask is a mask [i] worn by an ice [i] or field hockey [i] goaltender [i] to protect ...
Face cage
Visor
Diving mask Diving mask

A diving mask is an item of diving equipment [i] that allows scuba divers [i], free-divers [i] ...

Eye protection

Also see Eye protection.

- Some helmets also protect the eyes.
blowtorch goggles Oxy-fuel welding and cutting

Oxy-fuel welding of metal is commonly called oxyacetylene welding since acetylene [i] is the predo ...

: see
Goggles Goggles

Goggles and safety glasses are forms of protective eyewear [i] that usually enclose or protect the ...
Safety glasses Glasses

Glasses, spectacles, or eyeglasses are frames bearing lenses [i] worn below the forehea ...
Sunglasses Sunglasses

Sunglasses are a visual aid, variously termed spectacles [i] or glasses [i], which feature lenses that a ...
Visor
Baseball cap Baseball cap

A baseball cap is a type of soft cap [i] with a long, stiffened and curved peak and it is worn by men, w ...

Hearing protection

Ear defender Earmuffs

Earmuffs are objects designed to cover a person's ear [i]s for protection [i]. ...

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Earplug Earplug

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Earmuffs Earmuffs

Earmuffs are objects designed to cover a person's ear [i]s for protection [i]. ...
Earpads / earflaps

Other head/neck protection

Throat guard
Headguard
Boxing headgear
Mouth guard
Mouthpiece
Armored/insulated hood
Tin-foil hat Tin-foil hat

A tin-foil hat , also tinfoil hat, is a general term for a piece of headgear [i] made from one or ...

, a protection against mind control

Arm/shoulder protection

Shoulder pads
Hand guard
Forearm guard
Fist guard
Knuckle guard
Wrist guard
Elbow guard
Elbow pads
Hand/wrist wraps Hand/wrist wraps

Hand and wrist wraps are equipment used in boxing [i] and martial arts [i]. ...

Boxing tape, handwrap gauze

Hand protection

Glove Glove

A glove is a type of garment [i] which covers the hand [i]. ...

s are available to protect against:-

Chemicals, contamination and infection
Extremes of temperature
Mechanical hazards
Lacerations and other wounds from sharp objects

Baseball glove Baseball glove

A baseball glove or mitt is a large leather glove [i] that baseball [i] players on the defending t ...
Belay gloves Climbing equipment

A wide range of equipment [i] is used during climbing [i]. ...
Cycling gloves
Falconry Falconry

Falconry or hawking is the art [i] or sport [i] involving raptor [i]s to hunt or purs ...

gloves
Hockey glove Glove (hockey)

There are three styles of gloves [i] worn by ice hockey [i] players....
Wicket-keeper Wicket-keeper

The wicket-keeper in cricket [i] is the fielding [i] player who stands behind the batsman [i] o...

's gloves

Body protection

- Also see #Protective garments
Groin guard/groin protector
Chestguard
Rib guard
abdomen guard

Leg/hip protection

Foot guard
Hip pads
Knee pads
Instep guard/instep protector
Shin guard
Combined knee-shin guards
Padded shorts
Bouldering mat Bouldering mat

A bouldering mat or crash pad is a small mattress [i] used for protection [i] when bouldering [i] ...
chaps Chaps

Chaps are sturdy leather [i] coverings for the leg [i]s. ...

are individual pant leggings made of leather and worn by farriers, cowboys, and rodeo contestants to protect the legs from contact with hooves, thorny undergrowth, and other such work hazards. May also be made of other materials for leg protection against other hazards, such as "rain chaps" of waterproof materials, or "saw chaps" of Kevlar Kevlar

Kevlar is DuPont Company [i]'s brand name for a particular light but very strong aramid [i] fibre ...

for chainsaw Chainsaw

A chainsaw is a portable mechanical, motorized saw [i]. ...

workers.

Protective footwear Footwear

Footwear consists of garment [i]s worn on the feet [i]....

clogs
steel-toe boots
hobnail Hobnail

Hobnail may refer to:...

ed boots
combat boot Combat boot

Combat boots are military [i] boot [i]s designed to be worn by soldiers [i] during actual combat [i] or ...

Protective garments

Protective suit is an umbrella term for any suit or clothing which protects the wearer. Any specific design of suit may offer protection against biological Biological warfare

Biological warfare, also known as germ warfare, is the use of any organism [i] or toxin [i] found ...

and chemical Chemical warfare

The Battle of Barnet, which took place on April 14 [i], 1471 [i], was a decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses [i] ...

chemical agents, particle radiation and/or radiation , and may offer flash protection in the case of bomb disposal suits. Most forms of industrial clothing are protective clothing. Personal protective equipment includes:-

Complete suits

This category includes chemsuits .

Biohazard suit
Boilersuit Overall

An overall is a type of garment [i] which usually used as protective clothing when working, but they hav ...
NBC or WMD suits
Hazmat suit Hazmat suit

A Hazmat suit is a fully encapsulating garment worn as protection from hazardous material [i]s or substa ...
Bomb disposal suits
Fire protection suit
Riding suit Motorcycle safety clothing

Many developed countries mandate the wearing of protective clothing [i] by motorcyclists, especially a helmet [i] ...

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spacesuit Space suit

A space suit is a complex system of garment [i]s, equipment and environmental systems designed to keep a ...
Splash suit, to protect against splashing chemicals
Wetsuit Wetsuit

A wetsuit is a protective garment used for watersports [i] such as scuba diving [i] ...

and drysuit Dry suit

A dry suit provides thermal insulation [i] and is worn by scuba [i] divers, small boat users and others ...

Other garments

body armor Bulletproof vest

A bullet-resistant vest - is an article of protective clothing [i] that works as a form of armor [i] ...

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bullet-proof vest Bulletproof vest

A bullet-resistant vest - is an article of protective clothing [i] that works as a form of armor [i] ...
historical armor Armour

Armour or armor is protective clothing intended to defend its wearer from intentional harm in combat [i] ...
futuristic powered armor Artificial powered exoskeleton

An artificial powered exoskeleton is a self-power [i]ed exoskeleton [i] typically intended for use ...

.

apron Apron

An apron is an outer protective garment [i] that covers primarily the fron...
diaper Diaper

A diaper or nappy is an absorbent garment [i] worn by individuals who are incontinent [i]...
Motorcycle armor
Protective vest

Sets of equipment

Chainsaw Chainsaw

A chainsaw is a portable mechanical, motorized saw [i]. ...

protection . Specific information about chainsaw protection is given in the chainsaw safety clothing Chainsaw safety clothing

Chainsaw users should wear protective clothing [i], also known as Personal protective equipment [i] or PPE [i] ...

article.

bee keepers Beekeeping

Beekeeping is the practice of intentional maintenance of honeybee [i] hive [i]s by humans. ...

wear various levels of protection depending on the temperament of their bees and the reaction of the bees to nectar availability. At minimum most bee keepers wear a brimmed hat and a veil made of hardware cloth similar to window screen material. The next level of protection is offered by leather gloves with long gauntlets and by some way of keeping bees from crawling up one's trouser legs. In extreme cases, shirts and trousers are also fabricated to serve as barriers to the bees' stingers.
Diving equipment Diving equipment

The fundamental item of diving equipment used by divers is the SCUBA equipment [i], such as t ...

Other personal protective equipment

lifejacket Personal flotation device

A personal flotation device is a device designed to keep a wearer afloat and their head above water, oft...
fall-arrest equipment
Safety leash
anti-rape female condom
Chastity belt Chastity belt

[i] item of clothing designed to prevent [[sexual intercourse]...
Warning equipment: flashing lights, reflective strips, reflectors, etc.
high-visibility clothing High-visibility clothing

High-visibility clothing is any clothing [i] worn that has highly reflective [i] properties o ...

For horses

For equestrians, protection of their horses is not less important:-

Tail guard
Polo wraps Polo wraps

Polo wraps are bandage materials, usually made of fleece, for a horse's legs....

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