Which of the following is an example of PPE?

• A. Gloves
• B. Jeans
• C. Sneakers
• D. Glasses (non-protective)

Answer: (A)

Personal protective equipment is gear worn to create a barrier between you and workplace hazards. Gloves protect your hands by preventing direct contact with chemicals, biological materials, sharp objects, and other risks, making them a clear example of PPE. They come in various materials chosen for the specific hazard you’re facing, and they’re worn during tasks that require hand protection.

Jeans and sneakers are everyday clothing and don’t provide reliable protection against common work hazards, so they’re not considered PPE in safety training. Glasses described as non-protective don’t offer any barrier against hazards, so they don’t count as PPE either. Protective eyewear would be PPE, but non-protective glasses do not meet that standard.

So, the correct example of PPE is gloves.