PPE
abbreviation
personal protective equipment, personal protection equipment
Without enough personal protective equipment, or PPE—masks, gowns, gloves, face shields, more—health-care workers will be exposed to COVID-19.—
Bruce Arthur
Bruce ArthurA hazmat suit is a form of personal protective equipment (PPE), which is often used by medics and doctors treating patients alongside other PPE such as goggles, gloves and gowns.—Heather Saul
Heather SaulMost important was the PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) we were able to give merchants and volunteers at no cost to protect their health from toxic mud and mold—boots, masks, goggles, gloves, coveralls.—Courtney Watson
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“PPE.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PPE. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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