Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protective Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment FAQ's	Respiratory Protective Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) means any device or appliance designed to be worn or held by an individual for protection against one or more health and safety hazards.  Respiratory Protective Equipment Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is a particular type of Personal Protective Equipment, used to protect the individual wearer against inhalation of hazardous substances in the workplace air.