Protective clothing
Protective Clothing
Protective clothing (pronunciation: /prəˈtɛktɪv ˈkloʊðɪŋ/) is a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) that is designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection. The hazards addressed by protective clothing include physical, chemical, biological, thermal, electrical and radiation.
Etymology
The term "protective clothing" is derived from the English words "protective", which means intended to protect someone or something, and "clothing", which refers to garments collectively.
Types of Protective Clothing
There are several types of protective clothing, including but not limited to:
- Chemical protective clothing
- Thermal protective clothing
- Mechanical protective clothing
- Biological protective clothing
- Radiation protective clothing
Each type of protective clothing is designed to protect against specific hazards and may be made of various materials suitable for different situations.
Standards and Regulations
Protective clothing must meet certain standards and regulations to ensure it provides adequate protection against the hazards for which it is designed. These standards are set by various organizations, such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the European Committee for Standardization (CEN).
Related Terms
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Occupational safety and health
- Hazard
- Risk assessment
- Safety culture
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Protective clothing
- Wikipedia's article - Protective clothing
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