Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

2/18/2020 (Permalink)

In our line of work, SERVPRO® technicians come into contact with hazards that could cause injury and must use special personal protective equipment or PPE. Some examples of these hazards could be environments with dust, fumes, smoke or some that pose a biological or chemical threat if exposed. All technicians are trained in identifying when PPE is necessary on a jobsite, what and how to wear each item. It is also extremely important to understand the limitations of the personal protective equipment, useful life and proper disposal procedures.

On a CAT 3 site, you would see the following PPE on a SERVPRO® of Greater Waco technician:

• Goggles: to protect technician’s eyes from hazardous materials
• Respirator: to protect technician’s lungs from airborne contaminants
• Suit/gloves: one-time use, disposable protective wear used to protect the technician’s skin from coming into contact with hazardous materials

For more info on OSHA approved PPE visit: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment/