Hardhats, safety eyewear, protective gloves and safety footwear are just a few of the items designed to protect us from workplace injuries. Called personal protective equipment or PPE, it's considered the last line of defense against the hazards of your job. Yet, each year, countless injuries are suffered by employees who are not wearing the appropriate protection for their job. This program discusses the proper selection and use of personal protective equipment and shows painful examples of making poor decisions concerning our protection. Viewers will get the point that making excuses when it comes to wearing appropriate PPE offers no protection from workplace hazards.
