Liputan6.com, Jakarta PPE is an important type of work equipment to use.The purpose of using PPE is to protect oneself from exposure to hazards while working.PPE is a protector that is commonly used by health workers, construction workers, and other occupations.During the pandemic, PPE is the main protection for health workers.The function of PPE is to protect doctors, nurses, and other personnel in health facilities.There are many kinds of PPE for health workers.Examples of PPE are masks, eye protection, gloves, disposable gowns, and more.All types of PPE are mandatory equipment for health workers to protect themselves.The following is an understanding of PPE and its types for health workers, summarized by Liputan6.com from various sources, Sunday (11/07/2021).Indonesian designer Anne Avantie is known to have changed her confection to produce PPE for health workers who are fighting the spread of Covid-19 in Indonesia.Anne will donate her homemade PPE to hospitals in need for free...* Fact or Hoax?To find out the truth of the information circulating, please WhatsApp to the Liputan6.com Fact Check number 0811 9787 670 just by typing the desired keyword.PPE stands for personal protective equipment.This tool is also known as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Personal protective equipment (PPE) is protective clothing, helmet, goggles, or other equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection.PPE is clothing that can be worn for work-related safety and health purposes.PPE can be used to prevent work accidents and as personal protection from health problems.Quoting the Standard Book of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Covid-19 Handling Management, by the Ministry of Health, the following are the types of PPE for health workers handling Covid-19:Surgical masks protect the wearer from airborne particles, droplets, liquids, viruses or bacteria.Surgical masks are disposable masks that can withstand the penetration of fluids, blood and droplets.Surgical masks have a bacterial filtration efficiency of up to 98 percent.Surgical masks are not recommended for direct treatment of confirmed COVID-19 patients.The N95 respirator in PPE is a mask that protects health workers by filtering or retaining fluids, blood, aerosols (solid particles in the air), bacteria or viruses.The N95 respirator also includes disposable PPE.The N95 respirator has good filtration efficiency and is capable of filtering at least 95% of small particles (0.3 micron).This PPE is recommended for direct handling of confirmed Covid-19 patients.Eye protection is used to protect the eyes and the area around the eyes of users or medical personnel from splashes of liquid or blood or droplets.Googles is disposable PPE (Single Use) or can be reused after disinfection/decontamination.However, Goggles are not allowed to be reused if any part is damaged.Google material is usually made of clear plastic / acrylic.Face shield serves to protect the eyes and face of users/medical personnel (including the edges of the face) from splashes of liquid or blood or droplets.Face shields include disposable PPE (Single Use) or can be reused after disinfection/decontamination.This PPE material is clear plastic which can provide good visibility for both the wearer and the patient.Examination GlovesExamination Gloves function to protect the hands of users or medical personnel from the spread of infection or disease during the implementation of examinations or medical procedures.These gloves can only be used once.This glove material is nitrile, latex, isoprene.Surgical GlovesSurgical gloves are useful for protecting the hands of users or health workers from the spread of infection or disease in the implementation of surgical procedures.These gloves are also disposable.This glove material is nitrile, latex, isoprene.Disposable gowns protect the user or healthcare worker from spreading infection or disease, protecting only the front, arms and half of the leg.This disposable PPE is usually light or bright in color to detect if contaminants are present.The material of this dress is Non woven, Synthetic Fiber (Polypropylene, polyester, polyethylene, dupont tyvex).Medical coveralls are useful for protecting users or health workers from the spread of infection or disease as a whole where the whole body including the head, back, and lower limbs is covered.Just like disposable gowns, this PPE is light in color to identify contaminants.Medical coveralls are resistant to penetration of fluids, blood, viruses.Medical coverall is made of Non woven, Synthetic Fiber (Polypropylene, polyester, polyethylene, dupont tyvex) with 0.2-0.54 micron (microphorous) pores.Heavy Duty Apron serves to protect users or health workers against the spread of infection or disease.This PPE is disposable PPE (Single Use) or can be reused after disinfection or decontamination.Heavy Duty Apron is made of 100% polyester with a PVC coating, or 100% PVC, or 100% rubber, or other waterproof material.Waterproof BootsWaterproof boots are used to protect the feet from splashes of liquid or blood.This PPE can be used once or can be reused after disinfection or decontamination.The waterproof boots are non-slip, with a perfectly closed PVC sole.This boot is knee-high to go higher than the bottom of the dress.Boots are made of Latex and PVC.Shoe covers serve to protect shoes from splashes of liquid/blood.This PPE can only be used once.Shoe covers must not move easily when installed.It is also recommended to be waterproof.Shoe covers are usually made of Non Woven Spun Bond.* READ OTHER LATEST NEWS ON GOOGLE NEWS