GUIDELINES FOR PROPER PPE USE AND CARE

GUIDELINES FOR PROPER

PPE USE AND CARE

From multi-bands to safety glasses and hi-vis apparel, there are certain best practices for usage and

cleaning of all PPE. Taking these measures is especially important given the current threat of Covid-19.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

CLEANING

PPE should be cleaned daily per the care instructions on the product label or packaging. In the case of lost or missing

instructions, please reference the below recommendations.

FOR ITEMS THAT ARE MACHINE WASHABLE (FACE MASKS, BANDANAS, COOLING TOWELS, ETC.)

FOR ITEMS THAT ARE NOT MACHINE WASHABLE (SAFETY GLASSES, HARD HATS, ETC.)

• All PPE should be assigned to a speciﬁc individual—it is

not to be shared under any circumstance.

• PPE should not be reused without proper daily cleaning.

For this reason, individuals should be allocated enough

equipment to support multiple days of work.

• Before and after placing or removing PPE, wash hands

with soap and water or disinfect with alcohol-based hand

rub for at least 20 seconds.

• Face protection should cover both the nose and mouth.

As much as possible, avoid adjusting face masks and

safety glasses.

• Machine Wash: Face coverings can usually be

included with regular laundry. Use standard detergent

and wash in the warmest appropriate setting for the

cloth used (most Ergodyne products are cold water

wash only).

• Drying: If using a dryer, use the highest appropriate

heat setting until completely dry. If a dryer is not

available, lay ﬂat to air dry—placing in direct sunlight

when possible.

• Washing by Hand: Wash in warm soapy water, soak

for ﬁve minutes and rinse thoroughly with cool water.

If bleach is intended for disinfectant, mix 1/3 cup

household bleach per gallon of water. Soak for ﬁve

minutes and rinse thoroughly with cool water.

• Drying: Lay ﬂat to air dry, placing in direct sunlight

when possible.