What does PPE stand for? With the latest state of affairs in the world, the acronym “PPE” is being thrown around right and left. As a PPE company, we feel that it’s important that everyone understand what PPE means and how PPE works so that you can have a better understanding of this safety equipment.
What Does PPE Stand For?
PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment. There are many types of PPE available and these types also vary in size, purpose, thickness, and protective factor. PPE is designed to protect the wearer or holder of the equipment from a full range of health and safety concerns.
While you will hear the acronym “PPE” being used in a variety of circumstances, the most common being in reference to industrial work, laboratory work, hospital work, and public health crisis situations.
How Does PPE Work?
The way that PPE works depends on the type of PPE you are talking about. For example, here at AWXC, we put a lot of effort into creating our face shields. These shields are designed to provide lightweight and comfortable protection in a variety of professional situations including:
- Doctors
- Dental Professionals
- EMS Professionals
- Fire Fighters
- Police & Law Enforcement
- EMT
- Paramedic
- Germ Conscious Professional
- Up Close and Personal Professionals
In any of these situations, a face shield serves as an immediate barrier between the wearer and the environment. This is particularly helpful in professions where the possibility of exposure to contaminants is exceptionally high – for example, a surgeon in the operating room.
The FSCVF20 Face Shield
The FSCVF20 face shield is our bestselling face shield.
This shield weighs 3.3oz. so it’s lightweight, but it’s also very comfortable to wear. Our shields are both made and assembled in the United States and always come with a lifetime warranty.
The Lightweight FSCVF20 – AWXC™ Face Shield is a one size, that fits all comfortable face shield, which you can wear all day. The 1/4″ ergonomic foam ensures that the shield fits comfortably without leaving painful indentations on your face after a long shift. The top air vent also ensures that you don’t get distracted from your shift as you swelter in your own body heat!
Why FSCVF20 Is a Better Face Shield
The FSCVF20 face shield stands apart from the competition for a number of reasons:
- Ergonomic foam ensures comfort even during long hours and extended shifts.
- Lightweight, this shield doesn’t make you feel “head-heavy”, leave you fatigued from wear, or make you feel like you’re still wearing it hours after you’ve taken it off.
- This mask is chemical resistant so it can be worn in a variety of situations.
- The shield itself is clear giving you a perfect field of view.
- This is an easily sanitized PPE that makes keeping your shield safe and clean and keeping you protected is a cinch!
- Rugged and super-durable, these shields stand up to the test of time and we’re so convinced that we offer a lifetime warranty!
Our high-quality face shields are breathable and unlike other shields out there, the FSCVF20 won’t fog up and impede your field of vision. When you find that your shield does get dirty, though, you can simply rinse it off with water and sanitize with a 70% alcohol solution, hot soap and water, or a recommended non-caustic sanitizing solution.
Your Satisfaction Is Of Utmost Importance
Our face shields are made for the healthcare community, professional industries, anyone looking for personal protection during flu seasons, and anyone with exposure to or concerned about exposure to airborne contaminants.
Most of our orders are shipped out the business day following your order placement, but please do plan for 1-3 days processing time for smaller orders and 3-7 days processing time for orders of more than 15 Shields.
As we are sure you understand, the recent increased demand for PPE means that you may face a maximum handling time before your order ships, but we assure you that we are working hard to keep pace!
Discounts
It’s also worth noting that if you are a front line responder (EMT, Firefighters, Doctors, ER, Nurses, etc), we do offer a courtesy discount on orders. Please contact AWXC by phone at 800-597-4051(Toll-Free) for more info.
Now That The Question: “What Does PPE Stand For” Has Been Answered…
Now that we’ve answered your question on what PPE stands for and how it can help you to stay safe, consider placing your order for the FSCVF20 today!