What is not a potential exposure that PPE protects against?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is designed to safeguard individuals from various hazards they may encounter while performing tasks in environments such as crime scenes or trauma sites. It effectively protects against skin contact with microorganisms, inhalation of toxic fumes, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens, all of which are critical concerns in such settings.

Weather-related injuries, however, fall outside the typical scope of hazards that PPE specifically targets. Weather-related injuries can include conditions such as hypothermia, heat exhaustion, or sunburn, which are more related to environmental conditions than to direct physical or biological threats. While PPE may offer some degree of protection against extreme weather (like insulated clothing in cold conditions or sun-protective gear), these are not its primary function. The design and intention of PPE focus on minimizing risks associated with health hazards encountered during cleanup tasks, making protection against weather-related injuries not a primary consideration.