History of PPE By sarahpetersen 1896 Latex surgical gloves introduced 1914 PPE colour changes from white to green 1919 Influenza pandemic mandatory face-masks 1930 Face-mask updated 1970 CDC's "Isolation Techniques for Use in Hospitals" published Period: 1970 to 2050 Common use of gloves and cover gowns 1975 ~93% hospitals using 1970 CDC guidelines 1983 CDC's "Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals" published 1985 "Universal Precautions" introduced Period: 1985 to 2050 Common use of face-masks and eye-shields 1991 OSHA rule on HCW exposure to bloodborne pathogens published 2007 CDC's "Guideline for Isolation Precautions" published Period: 2007 to 2050 Donning and doffing guidelines available
