What is the best PPE for protecting from chemical inhalation?
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Need for PPEPersonal protective equipment, or PPE, is designed to provide protection from serious injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other hazards. Careful selection and use of adequate PPE should protect individuals involved in chemical emergencies from hazards effecting the respiratory system, skin, eyes, face, hands, feet, head, body, and hearing. No single combination of protective equipment and clothing is capable of protecting against all hazards. Thus PPE should be used in conjunction with other protective methods, including exposure control procedures and equipment. top of page PPE SelectionThe onsite incident commander will define the PPE ensemble required based on the conditions at the scene. For first receivers and hospitals, PPE selection is based on the institution's chemical emergency procedures.
top of page Levels of PPEPersonal protective equipment is divided into four categories based on the degree of protection afforded.
top of page Types of ProtectionThere are many types of protective equipment, each with specific applications and use requirements. Information on common elements of the PPE ensemble include:
top of page Elements of a PPE Management ProgramPPE use requires the implementation of a management program. Some elements of an effective program include:
top of page Limitations of PPEDecisions about PPE use must consider its limitations.
top of page Medical ManagementBecause of the psychological and physiological stresses involved. PPE use requires medical surveillance and clearance.
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Additional Resources
Additional PPE Information from Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM)
PDF documents can be viewed with the free Adobe® Reader™ top of page Which PPE prevents inhalation of chemicals?Respirators. Respirators protect you from inhaling toxic chemicals.
What are the four methods of PPE against chemical exposure?PPE includes eye protection, gloves, maximum skin coverage and closed toe shoes. In some cases protection such as aprons, respirators, splash shields, ear plugs and specialized gloves may be recommended or required.
What PPE is use for protection of your hand when working using chemicals?Chemical and liquid resistant gloves: When working with chemicals with a high acute toxicity, working with corrosive materials in high concentrations, handling chemicals for extended periods of time or immersing all or part of a hand into a chemical, the appropriate glove material should be selected, based on chemical ...
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