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

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equipamento de proteção individual, EPI
specialized clothing or equipment worn by employees for protection against health and safety hazards
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Workers on the construction site must wear personal protective equipment, including hard hats and safety vests.
Os trabalhadores no canteiro de obras devem usar equipamento de proteção individual, incluindo capacetes e coletes de segurança.
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Healthcare professionals rely on personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infections.
Profissionais de saúde dependem de equipamento de proteção individual para prevenir a propagação de infecções.