PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Face shields Wear a face shield when facial skin protection is needed in addition to eye, nose and mouth protection. A face shield may be worn with an N95 respirator in place of goggles to provide eye and face protection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as “PPE”, is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Examples of PPE include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators and full body suits.

Detailed explanation-3: -PPE such as gowns, gloves, masks, and goggles provide physical barriers that prevent the hands, skin, clothing, eyes, nose, and mouth from coming in contact with infectious agents.