---
title: PPE
description: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a worker's last line of defense against hazards. Learn its role in a safety strategy and the Hierarchy of Controls.
---

[Glossary ](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary)

# [PPE](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/ppe)

 Written by [one to ONE Holdings](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/author/one-to-one-holdings) | Sep 17, 2025 12:44:50 PM

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) refers to any gear or clothing worn by a worker to minimize their exposure to workplace hazards. This can include items like hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and respirators.

It's a crucial component of a company’s broader safety strategy, but it is considered the last resort in the "[Hierarchy of Controls](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/hierarchy-of-controls)" for mitigating risks. While PPE is essential for protecting against unavoidable dangers, a strong safety culture prioritizes eliminating hazards at their source before ever needing to rely on a physical barrier.

<https://www.o2oh.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJuBKSknwahYw0JJCldZwa40nZ9EbmAJeeWoHlrK6UMS%2BdjGeeoN%2BKRQqu3Lg%2BgoqQeZowSWJnWSqOPeR5WeLfAbRbZY5NJy2TeuVgK4cTrzFXP5pR8GqiyCkJllcQ0ssT4zyO4MA%2FVn5QRKBUM3MGqj1VZCjaG3DQiD1aDYmuOEoiKBbfaY1UeK31q959vtlsvCooNEh3FIl8KfAeN0ZMKYD7662SJc7kGWIaKrOppWF0XkOk%3D&webInteractiveContentId=198956548210&portalId=8005843>

[View full post](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/ppe)

```json
{
  "@context" : "http://schema.org",
  "@type" : "BlogPosting",
  "author" : {
    "@type" : "Person",
    "name" : "one to ONE Holdings"
  },
  "dateModified" : "2025-11-06T13:00:45.748Z",
  "datePublished" : "2025-09-17T12:44:50Z",
  "headline" : "PPE",
  "image" : {
    "@type" : "ImageObject",
    "height" : 70,
    "url" : "https://8005843.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8005843/o2Oh_18mm.jpg",
    "width" : 106
  },
  "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/ppe",
  "publisher" : {
    "@type" : "Organization",
    "logo" : {
      "@type" : "ImageObject",
      "height" : 60,
      "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4092/img/default-amp-logo.png",
      "width" : 60
    },
    "name" : "Glossary | one to ONE Holdings"
  }
}
```