According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, personal protective equipment (or PPE) is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. Personal protective equipment can be used in a variety of workplaces, and most commonly includes items such as gowns, gloves, masks, shoe covers, hair covers, and more.

For common settings where PPE is widely used, like in hospitals, the CDC recommends a specific order and way these items should be applied and removed. It can get confusing for those new to applying PPE in hospital settings, so we’ve put together a simple visual guide.

When it comes to shoe bootie covers, they can be applied and removed manually or hands-free. For a safer, faster, and cleaner application and removal of shoe covers, hands-free is the way to go. Be sure to check out our KineticButler Automatic Shoe Cover Dispensers and Removers.