How to safely put on and remove PPE - information for personnel
Stand: 29.01.2021
1. How to safely put on respirator masks and protective goggles
1.1. Respirator mask without valve
Poster for printing:
A folding respirator mask with an exhalation valve and with protective goggles. Other models of respirator masks – e.g. cup-shaped masks or masks without an exhalation valve – can also be used.
1.2. Respirator mask with valve
Warning: Respirator masks with an exhalation valve protect the wearer from other people, but NOT the other people from the wearer – unless the exhalation valve is covered by a fleece according to DIN EN 14683.
Poster for printing:
A folding respirator mask with an exhalation valve. Other models of respirator masks – e.g. cup-shaped masks or masks without an exhalation valve – can also be used.
2. How to safely remove safety goggles and respirator masks
2.1 Respirator mask without valve
Poster for printing:
Regular training increases safety when using personal protective equipment (PPE).
How to safely remove safety goggles and respirator masks [PDF, 245KB, Datei ist nicht barrierefrei]
2.2 Respirator mask with valve
Warning: Respirator masks with an exhalation valve protect the wearer from other people, but NOT the other people from the wearer – unless the exhalation valve is covered by a fleece according to DIN EN 14683.
Poster for printing:
Regular training increases safety when using personal protective equipment (PPE).
How to safely remove safety goggles and respirator masks [PDF, 246KB, Datei ist nicht barrierefrei]
3. Respirator mask: Common mistakes
3.1 Respirator mask without valve
Poster for printing:
It is important to pay attention to many details for the correct handling of personal protective equipment.
Respirator mask: Common mistakes [PDF, 176KB, Datei ist nicht barrierefrei]
3.2 Respirator mask with valve
Warning: Respirator masks with an exhalation valve protect the wearer from other people, but NOT the other people from the wearer – unless the exhalation valve is covered by a fleece according to DIN EN 14683.
Poster for printing:
Regular training increases safety when using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Respirator mask: Common mistakes [PDF, 271KB, Datei ist nicht barrierefrei]
4. How to safely remove gloves
Poster for printing:
Here you can see how to remove the gloves without self-contamination (“cleanly”). Other methods can be just as safe.
How to safely remove gloves [PDF, 2MB, Datei ist nicht barrierefrei]