Personal Protective Equipment Research Paper

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Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment, otherwise known as PPE, is defined on Occupational Health and Safety Administration's website as, (“UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR”) “...equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.” Within dentistry, PPE is known to be a healthcare provider’s gloves, eyewear, mask, and gown. It is also required for dental employers to “...provide appropriate PPE for employees, and ensure that the PPE is disposable – or if reusable – it is properly cleaned, laundered, repaired, and stored for use.” (Palenik, Charles.“Personal protective equipment:Looking back to move forward.”) While providing a definition and dental application of the …show more content…

Above anything else, it is important to first address the history of which PPE originates. Arguably it’s been mentioned in every article covering PPE’s history that the use of PPE was to have begun during the ancient times, although there isn’t much more to this statement to verify it’s credibility. In America, though, PPE officially and legally began with The OHS Act of 1970 which has been updated, continued, and is still often referred to today. (“UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.” Employment Law …show more content…

This has created a monopoly situation in some cases, with certain manufacturers controlling vast segments of the market and keeping new entrants out.” With Mr. Fortune’s experience and words in mind, it becomes clearer as to why globalization of PPE is the most beneficial route to adopt especially for developing countries needing this equipment. (Ressel, Anton. “Winds of change blowing through the PPE sector.”) In the article “Globalization of PPE Manufacturers and End Users Drive Distributor Globalization” by Report Buyer, it reasons that the demand for PPE is based on population, employment rates, global economic activity, and legislation. The article also makes mention of that while the U.S. and Europe are in the lead as far as PPE consumption at this time, that developing countries have been participating in more PPE consumption as of recently due to globalization. (ReportBuyer. “Globalization of Distributors--Is it the Next

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