personal protective equipment
US /ˌpɝː.sən.əl prəˈtek.tɪv ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
UK /ˌpɝː.sən.əl prəˈtek.tɪv ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/

1.
dispositivi di protezione individuale, DPI
specialized clothing or equipment worn by employees for protection against health and safety hazards
:
•
Workers on the construction site must wear personal protective equipment, including hard hats and safety vests.
I lavoratori in cantiere devono indossare dispositivi di protezione individuale, inclusi elmetti e giubbotti di sicurezza.
•
Healthcare professionals rely on personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infections.
I professionisti sanitari si affidano ai dispositivi di protezione individuale per prevenire la diffusione delle infezioni.