Levels of PPE (A, B, C, D) Flashcards
When is level A PPE required?
When the greatest potential for exposure to hazards exists, and when the greatest level of skin, respiratory, and eye protection is required
When is level B PPE required?
When the highest level of respiratory protection, with lesser level of skin protection is required
When is level C PPE required?
When the concentration of airborne substances is known and the criteria for using air purifying respirators is met
What is level D PPE?
The minimum protection required
When is level D PPE required?
When no contaminants are present or work operations preclude splashes, immersion, or the potential for unexpected inhalation or contact with hazardous levels of chemicals
What is in a level D PPE ensemble?
- Gloves
- Coveralls
- Safety glasses
- Face shield
- Chemical-resistant, steel-toe boots or shoes
What is in a level A PPE ensemble?
- Respirator: positive pressure full face SCBA or positive pressure supplied air respirator with escape SCBA
- Fully encapsulating chemical protective suit.
- Gloves: Inner and outer chemical resistant gloves
- Boots, chemical resistant, steel toe and shank; (depending on suit boot construction, worn over or under suit boot.)
What is in a level B PPE ensemble?
- Respirator: positive pressure full face SCBA or positive pressure supplied air respirator with escape SCBA
- Chemical resistant clothing (overalls and long-sleeved jacket, coveralls, hooded two-piece chemical splash suit, disposable chemical resistant coveralls.)
- Gloves: Inner and outer chemical resistant
- Boots: outer, chemical resistant, steel toe and shank
What is in a level C PPE ensemble?
- Respirator: Full face or half face air purifying
- Gloves: Inner and outer chemical resistant
- Chemical resistant clothing (one piece coverall, hooded two piece chemical splash suit, chemical resistant good and apron, disposable chemical resistant coveralls)
- Boots: chemical resistant
