Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards such as body fluids, irritants, or contaminants. Examples of PPE: gloves, foot and eye protection, respirators, and full-body suits. NOTE PPE may also help to minimize contamination and/or alteration of the scene.
Committee
Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction
Date Added to Lexicon
Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)
ANSI/ASB 160-24 Best Practice Recommendation for Initial Response at Scenes by Law Enforcement Officers. AAFS Academy Standards Board (ASB), 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 , 2024.
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