A Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) distribution program may facilitate low, density, in-person interactions in studios, labs, and performance spaces. This equipment may include N95 face masks, disposable lab coats, safety glasses, googles, or protective visors.
The use of PPE may expand the safety and ability for people to congregate in closer proximity, thus supporting high quality learning, student success and sense of community. It may also provide a false sense of security or not be used correctly. It is important to customize the use of PPE for settings and understand the cost:benefit of its use. Some populations are accustomed to using PPE already whereas others are not so training will also need to be customized.
N-95 face masks, disposable lab coats, safety glasses, googles, or protective visors.