Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

A key component in the prevention and control of infectious disease is the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Guidelines for the proper use, donning, and doffing procedures for PPE are applicable to multiple health and community settings. Please review the following best practice documents and posters below that outline proper PPE procedures. Can't find a certain resource? Try the General Resources webpage or email us. 

How to Put On Personal Protective Equipment (Poster)

This poster outlines the proper process for donning (putting on) personal protective equipment.

How to Remove Personal Protective Equipment (Poster)

This poster outlines the proper process for doffing (taking off) personal protective equipment.

Interim IPAC Recommendations for Use of Personal Protective Equipment for Care of Individuals with Suspect or Confirmed COVID?19

PPE assists in the prevention and control of COVID-19 infections. Learn how to properly and safely put on and take off various PPE including masks, respirators, eye protection, gowns and gloves using the resources below. These resources include videos, fact sheets, infographics, guidance documents, reports, and signage.