TLE 8 Exploratory Course

1. Personal
Protective
Equipment (PPE)
in Nail Care
Services

2. Learning Objective
• Define the personal protective equipment
(PPE) used in nail care services.
• Draw the personal protective equipment
(PPE) used in nail care services.

3. What is
Personal
Protective
Equipment?
(PPE)

4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
are garments designed to protect the wearer's body
from injury or chemicals or for job-related occupational
safety and health purposes.

5. What are the
different PPEs
used in Nail
Care Services?

6. a covering that
protects the hands against
dirt, microorganisms, and
harmful chemicals that
may cause nail/skin
infections.
Gloves

7. a garment used to
protect our clothes
against dirt, stains and
chemicals that may harm
skin during nail care
activities.
Apron

8. a protective face
covering for hygienic
purposes and to protect
face against chemical
exposure.
Mask

9. a band of absorbent
material worn around the
head across the forehead
to keep the sweat and the
hair off the face.
Headbands

13. 1
2
3 What is the relation of PPE to our Occupational
Health and Safety Procedures?
What PPE covers our face against chemical
exposure?
Is headband needed during nail care services? Why?

14. Quiz Time!

15. Assignment
Interview a barangay health worker
(BHW) in your area about their opinions
on wearing PPE in doing their tasks as
health advocate.
Guide Questions:
• Are you comfortable wearing PPE as
a health worker?
• What purpose does PPE serve you as
a BHW? Does it help you do your task
safely?