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  • Title: [The real-world effectiveness of personal protective equipment and additional risks for workers' health].
    Author: Denisov ÉI, Morozova TV, Adeninskaia EE, Kur'erov NN.
    Journal: Med Tr Prom Ekol; 2013; (4):18-25. PubMed ID: 24006620.
    Abstract:
    The effectiveness of personal protective equipment (PPE) of hearing, respiratory organs and hands is considered. It is shown that real effect of PPE is twice lower than declared by supplier; this presumes some derating system. The aspects of discomfort and additional risks are analyzed. The hygienic and physiologic evaluation of PPE is required along with elaboration of an official document (OSH standard or sanitary regulation) on selection, personal fit, organization of use and individual training of workers and their motivation.
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