Selecting the Correct PPE in Relation to the Incident

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Selecting the Correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Understanding PPE

PPE, or personal protective equipment, is essential for safeguarding against health and safety risks during incidents.

Common PPE Items

Nitrile Gloves

Usage: Protect against blood, infections, feces, and bodily fluids.

Protective Face Masks

Function: Guard against bacteria and airborne contaminants.

High Visibility Clothing

Importance: Vital for visibility, especially during road traffic incidents or nighttime operations.
Standard: Must meet set quality standards to comply with the Road Traffic Act.

Helmets

Significance: Crucial for head protection in car crashes or environments with potential head injuries.

Eye Protection

Purpose: Shield against dust, glass particles, and facial contaminants like blood splatters.

Hearing Defenders

Function: Protect hearing in noisy environments with cutting or hammering equipment.

Protective Footwear

Importance: Essential for slippery conditions and to prevent ankle injuries while lifting or moving patients.
Features: Includes steel plates and toe caps for protection.

Resuscitation Aids

Examples: Face shields, pocket masks, bag valve masks.
Role: Shield against contamination during resuscitation procedures.

Disposable Over-sleeves and Aprons

Over-sleeves: Prevent cross-contamination from doctors' sleeves.
Aprons: Protect against splashes of bodily fluids and are disposable for single use.

Conclusion

Choosing the appropriate PPE tailored to the specific incident is crucial to ensure the safety of responders, casualties, and the community.

Learning Outcomes:

FPOS level 3 unit one LO3.3
IPOSi Unit one LO1.8

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