Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to specialized clothes or equipment meant to protect individuals from various health and safety threats in the workplace or other places. Personal protective equipment is chosen based on the specific hazards in each environment and should be fitted and maintained appropriately. Employers are normally responsible for providing suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) and training employees on how to make best use of it. Workers are responsible for wearing the specified PPE as directed to maintain their safety and well-being. The proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is a vital component of occupational safety and risk reduction.