Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to a group of things that protect the user from danger. This can include a lot of things and often depends on the profession. In construction, PPE often refers to hard hats, high visibility vests, steel-toed boots, ear protection, and more. These are all things that protect from physical harm. In the medical field, PPE can be gloves, lab coats, eye protection, and more. These are usually geared towards protecting from biological threats.

Depending on the environment first aid kits may vary. For example, if you work with hazardous chemicals eye wash is very important. There are a couple of things that should always be in your first aid kit though.

• Disinfectants

• Gauze And Bandages

• A Tourniquet

• Disposable Rubber Gloves

• Instant Cold Packs

• Antibiotic Ointment

• Sterile Saline For Irrigation, Flushing

• First-Aid Manual

It is important to keep in mind that a true first aid kit should be tailored to the workplace and have more than these basic items.

Emergency equipment ranges depending on the possible emergency situations. Some common emergency equipment includes fire extinguishers, spill kits, eyewash equipment, and more. Some places like labs often have multiple forms of fire extinguishers depending on fire types, such as fire blankets and chemical extinguishers.

Nitrile gloves are often considered one of the best kinds of disposable gloves due to their protection against a wide range of chemicals and infectious agents. Nitrile is also stronger than other materials such as latex. However, nitrile gloves are not always necessary. Latex and other disposable gloves can be good options and get the job done at a lower price. Deciding on what gloves you need should take into consideration the price requirements of the glove.