Personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed by workers to maintain security and safety in a risky work environment. This is because there are many potential hazards in the work environment, for example the fall of heavy objects, injury by production machinery, or exposure to chemicals. Companies need to exercise control to help workers avoid injuries, illnesses, and other potential hazards in the work environment. To protect workers from hazards in the workplace, companies also need to create a safe and healthy work environment. Controlling Potential Dangers in the Work Environment The best way to control potential hazards at work is to control the source. This can be done by companies by managing or eliminating sources of danger as much as possible. Some things the company can do are: Eliminating, replacing, or redesigning factors that could be a potential source of danger. Replace or modify dangerous equipment and materials. Change the way and work processes. If some of ...