Protective Clothing

There are three main types: whole body clothing, which are coveralls or overalls; aprons, which cover all or part of the front of the body; and separates, such as trousers, leggings, jackets, coats, etc. Protection may be needed from various hazards, including spillages, dirt, splashes, handling pesticides, oils, fuel or fertilisers, digging drainage trenches, working in cold weather, working in wet conditions, as well as protection from heat sources. Where clothing does not provide a specific protection then it will just be classed as workwear, rather than (PPE) protective clothing.