Why is PPE so Important?

8/20/2021 (Permalink)

Two workers getting ready to start a bio job.

Why is Personal Protection Equipment so important?

Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may result from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. Personal protective equipment may include items such as gloves, safety glasses and shoes, earplugs or muffs, hard hats, respirators, or coveralls, vests and full body suits.

At SERVPRO of Oconee/South Anderson Counties we always wear full PPE, to ensure safety from and to limit the exposure of any hazards.

So no, we aren't wearing suits to look like marshmallows or a big huge banana, we are doing it for protection!!