AREA 8 Flashcards
8.3 b (PPE)
What kind of protection does LEVEL A PPE provide?
Provides the greatest level of protection to skin and respiratory systems. Consists of full body protection and SCBA
8.3 b (PPE)
What kind of protection does Level B provide?
Used when protection is needed but substance is non-lethal.
-Used with SCBA but does not encapsulate responder.
-Used in decontamination settings
8.3b (PPE)
What kind of protection does Level C provide?
Used when the substance is known to the responder, deemed non-lethal.
-Provides splash protection and is worn with an air-purifying filter (cover half-masks)
8.3 b (PPE)
What protection does Level D PPE provide?
-mask, goggles/face sheld and gloves.
-Basic EHS PPE
8.3 e Decontamination
List the four types of decontamination procedures
- Dilution
- Absorption
- Neutralization
- Disposal