MATERIALS USED FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FABRICATION: A SHORT REVIEW

Cristian-Stefan BUNDUC, Lucian-Ionel CIOCA, Andrei-Victor SANDU, Costica BEJINARIU

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The evolution of industry today has forced occupational health and safety practices to continuously adapt to the new challenges posed by robots and AI-driven processes. Therefore, there is an ongoing need to develop personal protective equipment (PPE) to meet these challenges effectively. This can be achieved by customizing the design or the materials used in PPE manufacturing. The PPEs are categorized based on their protective function and the specific areas they should protect. This study analyzes the current literature regarding the diverse array of materials used in PPE and their ongoing development, which are crucial for improving comfort and safety. Therefore, PPE has become lighter and more durable, fostering greater adoption and use.

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