According to OSHA, PPE is defined as ___

• A. specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard
• B. a type of disinfectant
• C. clothing worn for fashion
• D. tools used for safety procedures

Answer: (A)

OSHA’s definition of PPE focuses on gear worn to protect the body from hazards. PPE is specialized clothing or equipment that an employee wears to shield against a specific risk in the workplace. Examples include gloves, safety goggles, face shields, respirators, aprons, and lab coats. This protection is used when hazards can’t be fully removed by other controls, and it must be properly fitted and maintained. It’s not a disinfectant, not clothing for fashion, and not a handheld tool used for procedures, which is why those options don’t fit.