PPE is short for Personal protective equipment. PPE refers to any device or appliance worn or carried by an individual to protect against one or more hazards to health and safety. Mainly used to protect employees from serious work-related injury or illness caused by exposure to chemical radiation, electrical equipment, human equipment, mechanical equipment or in some hazardous workplaces. In addition to face masks, safety glasses, and safety shoes, personal protective equipment includes a large number of respiratory protective equipment, protective clothing, including helmets, goggles, hearing protectors (earplugs), safety gloves, safety shoes, respirators, and safety belts.