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• Clothing or devices worn to help isolate or shield a person from direct exposure to a hazardous material or situation. Usually includes helmets, safety goggles, hearing protectors, face shields, respirators, arm guards, smocks, gloves, and safety boots.

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  Cite Definition for Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Personal protective equipment (PPE). (n.d.). HAI Glossary for Healthcare Data and Reporting. Retrieved February 8, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/personal-protective-equipment-ppe.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Personal protective equipment (PPE). www.cdc.gov. HAI Glossary for Healthcare Data and Reporting. CDC. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/personal-protective-equipment-ppe (accessed: February 8, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Personal protective equipment (PPE)." HAI Glossary for Healthcare Data and Reporting. CDC. 8 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/personal-protective-equipment-ppe.

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