•The emergency services have special types of clothing to protect them from anything that is harmful from different emergency incidents. These items of clothing are called personal protective equipment (PPE). To some of the emergency services the PPE is common, where as with other emergency services PPE is exclusive.
•Ambulance PPE :-
•Disposable aprons and overalls for the splattering of blood onto the body.
§Protective overalls for the risk of severe contamination.
§A face mask so the risk of transmitting a contagious disease is reduced.
§Eve protection to protect against any blood or dirt that may enter the eye.
§Ear defenders where the noise is too loud.
§Fire service PPE:-
§Suits, gloves and gloves to protect them from the fire.
§Helmets to protect them from fires and buildings collapsing.
§Self contained breathing apparatus for the use in smoky buildings.
§Goggles to protect the eyes.
§Decontamination suits.
§Police PPE :-
§Fire suits for some special units.
§Riot gear.
§Protective headwear and goggles.
§All of the three services have to wear high visibility jackets when on any scene, as part of the health and safety.
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