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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

December 17, 2018December 16, 2018 by prof01

Importance of PPE PPE is short for personal protective equipment and it is designed to give you protection against injury, exposure to harmful substances, chemicals, electricity and do many more hazards. With the right PPE and proper use, the user is well protected from chemical hazards that may very well affect his eyes, face, skin … Read morePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Use and Importance of Hamzat Suits.

December 17, 2018December 16, 2018 by prof01

A hamzat suit is the shorter name for Hazardous material suit and it is a full body gear made to offer protection against the fall out of harmful and dangerous substances and materials. According to the United States department of homeland security, a hamzat suit is: “an overall garment worn to protect people from hazardous … Read moreUse and Importance of Hamzat Suits.

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  • Hazmat Suits
  • PPE

Resources:

  • - How to Select a Right Hazmat Suit

  • - European Standards

  • - US Standards

  • - Addons

Level A:

This class is vapor tight and it completely covers you and gives protection against direct and airborne chemicals. They are usually worn with an inbuilt self-contained breathing apparatus. More here.

Level B:

This category is not vapor proof and consequently doesn’t give you as much protection. Level B suits are worn with an inbuilt breathing apparatus or an attached one. More here.

Level C:

This is inclusive of coveralls and splash units that give you a lesser amount of protection compared to the level B and they are usually worn with a respirator or gas mask. More here.

Level D:

This class doesn’t actually classify as a Hamzat suit. This is basically specific work clothing and eye protection. You can class it normal office uniform with respiratory protection. More here.
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