Which of the following is an example of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• A. Gloves
• B. Gowns and aprons
• C. Goggles and face shields
• D. Gloves, respirators, masks, face shields, goggles, shoe covers, caps, and gowns

Answer: (D)

PPE are items worn to create a barrier between the wearer and hazards, protecting skin, eyes, airway, and clothing from exposure. The option listing gloves, respirators and masks, face shields and goggles, plus shoe covers, caps, and gowns shows a full range of protective equipment across multiple body areas and exposure routes. Gloves protect the hands, respirators and masks guard the respiratory tract, eye protection is provided by goggles and face shields, while gowns, caps, and shoe covers protect clothing and skin from contamination. This comprehensive set demonstrates the broad scope of PPE, unlike the other choices that focus on a single type or a limited subset of protection.