What term describes protective equipment used to minimize exposure to hazards?

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What term describes protective equipment used to minimize exposure to hazards?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the term for protective gear worn or used to minimize exposure to hazards. In skincare practice, PPE includes disposable gloves, face masks, goggles or visors, and aprons to reduce the risk of infection, chemical exposure, and contamination for both client and practitioner. The other options describe policies or actions rather than equipment: prohibiting alcohol or drugs is a policy, PPE legislation refers to laws about PPE, and training on PPE is about how to use it, not the equipment itself.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the term for protective gear worn or used to minimize exposure to hazards. In skincare practice, PPE includes disposable gloves, face masks, goggles or visors, and aprons to reduce the risk of infection, chemical exposure, and contamination for both client and practitioner. The other options describe policies or actions rather than equipment: prohibiting alcohol or drugs is a policy, PPE legislation refers to laws about PPE, and training on PPE is about how to use it, not the equipment itself.

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