Safety
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other equipment designed to protect the wearer from injury or infection.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection.
Common Construction PPE
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses
- High-visibility vest
- Steel-toe boots
- Gloves
- Hearing protection
- Respiratory protection
- Fall arrest harness
AI PPE Detection
Modern computer-vision systems can detect PPE compliance from site photos and video streams, alerting supervisors to non-compliance in real time.
Related Terms
- Site Inspection
A documented walk-through of a job site to verify safety compliance, identify hazards, and document progress.
- Toolbox Talk
A short safety meeting held on the job site to discuss specific hazards and safe work practices.
- OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The US federal agency that sets and enforces workplace safety standards.
Looking for software that helps your team capture these inspections in the field? See our field inspection software or construction inspection software.