4. Activity Time!
Directions: Match the statements
in column A with those found in
column B. Write only the letters of
the correct answer.
5. Column A Column B
1. Physically remove the hazard a. Administrative
controls
2. Replace the hazard b. Elimination
3. Isolate people from the
hazard
c. Engineering
controls
4. Change the way people work d. PPE
5. Protect the worker e. Substitution
B
E
C
A
D
6. Activity Time!
Directions: Match the picture in
Column A with that of the
description in Column B. Write
only the letters of the correct
answer.
7. What I know
Column A Column B
1. A. Gloves/Surgical Gloves
2. B. Gown/Surgical Gown
3. C.Apron/Surgical Apron
4. D.Goggles/Safety Goggles
5. E. Mask/Medical Mask
B
A
E
C
D
9. Content Standards
•The learner
demonstrates
understanding on the
practice of
occupational health
and safety procedures
in caregiving.
Performance Standards
•The learner
independently
practices occupational
health and safety
procedures in
caregiving.
What I need to know
10. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, students should be able
to:
Identify different types of PPE and their uses
Demonstrate the correct way to put on and take
off PPE
Understand the importance of PPE in caregiving
11. What is in
What is Personal Protective
Equipment?
commonly referred to as “PPE”, is
equipment worn to minimize
exposure to hazards that cause
serious workplace injuries and
illnesses.
12. What is it
Use of Personal Protective
Equipment
•Caregivers should religiously abide
by the following to prevent biological
hazards from happening.
13. What is it
Surgical Gown
•It protects a
caregiver’s clothing
and skin from
contamination.
14. What is it
Surgical Gown •Note:
•Outside of the gown is
considered
contaminated, this
should not be touched
when it is removed. A
wet gown is considered
contaminated also.
15. What is it
Surgical Apron
•In case the gown is
not available, apron
should be worn to
mask clothing during
client contact.
16. What is it
Medical Mask
It is used to protect the
caregiver from inhaling
infectious agents.
It is used to avoid
droplets of saliva from
reaching other people.
17. What is it
Medical Mask •Note:
•A wet mask is
considered
contaminated. The
front of the mask is
also contaminated.
Masks should not be
worn around neck.
18. What is it
Respirator It is used to in more high-
risk situations where
airborne infections may be
present.
It filter out harmful
particles from the air
before they can be
inhaled.
19. What is it
Surgical Gloves
•These are used to
protect the hands from
exposure to harmful
substances and from
contamination.
• When a caregiver has
open wound on the
hands, it is a must that
he/she use gloves.
20. What is it
Surgical Gloves •Note:
•The outside of the
gloves should not be
touched when
removed as this is
considered
contaminated.
21. What is it
Safety Goggles
•Intended to shield the
caregiver’s eyes from
impact hazards such
as flying fragments,
objects, large chips,
and particles.
22. What is it
Safety Goggles •Note:
•Goggles fit the face
immediately surrounding
the eyes and form a
protective seal around the
eyes. This prevents
objects from entering
under or around the
goggles.
24. Donning of PPE
1. Perform Hand Hygiene: This is the first step
before touching any PPE. Use soap and water for
40-60 seconds or an alcohol-based hand rub for
20-30 seconds.
2. Put on a Gown: The gown should fully cover
your torso from neck to knees, arms to the end of
the wrists, and wrap around the back.
What is more
25. Donning of PPE
3. Put on a Mask or Respirator: Secure it to
cover your nose and mouth without gaps. If you're
using a respirator, perform a seal check.
4. Put on Eye Protection: This could be a face
shield or goggles. Make sure it's well-adjusted to
your face.
5. Put on Gloves: Gloves should cover the cuffs
(wrists) of the gown.
What is more
27. Doffing of PPE
1. Remove Gloves: Be careful not to touch the
outside of the gloves with your bare hands.
Dispose of them properly.
2. Remove Gown: Unfasten the gown ties and
pull away from your neck and shoulders. Dispose
of the gown without touching the front.
3. Perform Hand Hygiene: Clean your hands
after removing the gown and before touching your
face or PPE on your face.
What is more
28. Doffing of PPE
4. Remove Eye Protection: Handle by the
headband or earpieces and dispose of or clean
appropriately.
5. Remove Mask or Respirator: Without touching
the front, remove from behind and dispose of
properly.
6. Perform Hand Hygiene: This is the final step
after all PPE has been removed.
What is more
29. Note:
Remember, each caregiving situation may
require different types of PPE and the
sequence for donning and doffing may vary
depending on the specific types of PPE being
used. Always follow the guidelines provided
by your healthcare organization or the World
Health Organization (WHO).
What is more
30. What I can do
Directions: The students (one
representative of each group) will
perform in donning and doffing PPE.
31. Activity Time!
Directions: Arrange the steps in
donning and doffing PPE. Write A for
the first step, B for the second step,
and so on. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
What else I can do
32. Activity Time!
Donning of PPE
1. Put on Mask or
Respirator
2. Perform Hand Hygiene
3. Put on Gloves
4. Put on a Gown
5. Put on Eye Protection
Doffing PPE
1. Perform Hand Hygiene
2. Remove Eye Protection
3. Remove Gloves
4. Remove Mask or
Respirator
5. Perform Hand Hygiene
6. Remove Gown
What else I can do
33. Answer Key
Donning PPE
1. C
2. A
3. E
4. B
5. D
Doffing PPE
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. E
5. F
6. B
What else I can do
34. What I have learned
What is the importance of knowing and
understanding the proper use of PPE?
Generally, PPE is important because it prepares
you for any health and safety risks and gives you
extra protection in event of an accident or against
the elements in the workplace area.
