As an organization, we have both moral and legal duties that relate to PPE. As presented in Restoring Success: Building a Culture of Safety, the foundation of any safety initiative in your company is culture and attitude towards safety. PPE is important to protect the biggest and most important part of the company, the people. Beyond the team, we also have to consider the PPE needs and considerations for others that include but are not limited to: customers, adjusters, subcontractors, and inspectors.
By definition personal means: of, relating to, or coming as from a particular person; individual; private. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) relates specifically to the protection of an individual. As a company, PPE must be proactively managed; as an individual you must also take personal responsibility for your own PPE.