PPE Safety at APSU

YOU Prepare the Work. PPE helps Protect the Work.

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PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) includes clothing or equipment worn to protect you from workplace hazards. PPE is an essential part of reducing exposure to chemical, biological, and physical hazards and helps ensure a safer work environment for everyone.

At APSU, PPE Is Commonly Used In

- Laboratories
- Maintenance and facilities operations
- Art Studios and shops
- Grounds and custodial services

Common Types of PPE

- Eye & face Protection: safety glasses, goggles, face shields
- Hand protection: chemical-resistant or task-specific gloves
- Body protection: lab coats, aprons, protective clothing
Foot Protection: closed-toe shoes or safety footwear

When Is PPE Required

- A hazard assessment identifies a risk
- You work with hazardous chemicals or biological materials
- Tasks involve splashes, flying particles, dust, vapors, or spill risk
- Whenever required by your lab, instructor, or supervisor
- When working with sharps, spray, or spills

Faculty, Staff & Students

- Wear PPE as required
- Use PPE correctly
- Inspect PPE before use
- Report damaged or missing PPE

Departments & Supervisors

- Conduct hazard assessments
- Provide required PPE
- Ensure proper Training