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Dermal Protective Equipment - Civilian

• Dermal PPE - Civilian
  • Clothing
    • Level A Equivalent: Totally encapsulating chemical- and vapor-protective suit
    • Level B Equivalent: Non-gas-tight encapsulating suit
    • Level C Equivalent
    • Level C Equivalent: Bunker gear
    • Level D Equivalent
    • Chemical-resistant overall/coverall/splash suits
    • Chemical-resistant inner suit
  • Chemical-Resistant Gloves
  • Chemical-Resistant Boots and Boot Covers
  • Protective Eyewear
• See also:
  • Respiratory PPE - Civilian
  • Dermal PPE - Military
  • See all REMM information about Radiation Emergency Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Dermal PPE - Civilian

Dermal PPE	Comments
Level A equivalent1 Totally encapsulating Liquid chemical- and vapor-protective suit	Level A equivalent - Totally encapsulating chemical- and vapor-protective suit Must be worn (per OSHA HAZWOPER Standard, 29CFR1910.120 App. B) When working in environments immediately dangerous to life and health When working with substances that can be absorbed by or that are hazardous to skin
Level B equivalent2 Non-gas-tight encapsulating suit	Level B equivalent - Non-gas-tight encapsulating suit May be worn (per OSHA HAZWOPER Standard, 29CFR1910.120 App. B) When working in environments immediately dangerous to life and health Only if substances cannot be absorbed by or are not hazardous to skin
Level C equivalent4	Level C equivalent May be worn (per OSHA HAZWOPER Standard, 29CFR1910.120 App. B) When environmental contaminants, liquid splashes, or other direct contact will not adversely affect or be absorbed through any exposed skin; Only if air contaminants have been identified, concentrations measured, and an air-purifying respirator is available that can remove those contaminants; and If all criteria for the use of air-purifying respirators are met.
Level C equivalent: bunker gear	Level C equivalent: bunker gear aka turnout gear or firefighter protective clothing Flame- and water-retardant pants and overcoat Helmet, gloves, footwear, and hood
Level D equivalent5	Level D equivalent May be worn (per OSHA HAZWOPER Standard, 29CFR1910.120 App. B) If work atmosphere contains no known hazard; and If work functions preclude splashes, immersion, or potential for unexpected inhalation or contact with hazardous levels of any chemicals.
Chemical-resistant jackets, big overalls and coveralls6	Chemical-resistant jackets, big overalls and coveralls
Chemical-resistant inner suit7	Chemical-resistant inner suit Tyvek® suit: Made by DuPont company Provides skin protection against hazardous dry particles, aerosols, and nonhazardous light liquid splashes Tychem® suit: Made by DuPont company A range of garments, each engineered to provide skin protection against different hazards Hazardous dry powders & solids Bloodborne pathogens & biohazards Light chemical splashes & aerosols from inorganic acids & bases Moderate liquid chemical splashes from organic solvents Heavy liquid chemical splashes from toxics, corrosives, known carcinogens CBRN agents, Toxic Industrial Chemicals, Toxic Industrial Materials Chemical vapors & gases including toxics & corrosives
Chemical-resistant gloves8	Chemical-resistant gloves Can include inner and outer gloves, plus sleeves May be included as one element of a complete protective ensemble or purchased separately to complete an ensemble If purchased separately, must be certified for wear with the chosen protective ensemble Some standards require specific gloves be worn with certified ensembles.
Chemical-resistant boots2	Chemical-resistant boots Can provide complete CBRN protection or additional chemical barrier protection as overboots May be included as one element of a complete protective ensemble or purchased separately to complete an ensemble If purchased separately, must be certified for wear with the chosen protective ensemble Some standards require specific boots be worn with certified ensembles
Chemical-resistant boot covers9	Chemical-resistant boot covers
Protective eyewear: safety goggles2	Protective eyewear: safety goggles
Protective eyewear: face shield2	Protective eyewear: face shield

References:

1. Department of Homeland Security Guide 102-06, Guide for the Selection of Personal Protective Equipment for Emergency First Responders, (PDF - 6.95 MB) (DHS, January 2007). Available at the FEMA Responder Knowledge Base website. Password and log in required.
2. Responder Knowledge Base. The Responder Knowledge Base "provides emergency responders, purchasers, and planners with a trusted, integrated, online source of information on products, standards, certifications, grants, and other equipment related information." (DHS/FEMA)
3. Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents. Section II. Emergency Medical Services Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents (PDF - 269 KB) (CDC/ATSDR)
4. Image source: Environmental Risk Assessment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services)
5. Image source: Healthcare Purchasing News
6. Image source: Lab Safety Supply
7. Image source: Cleanroom Supplies Ltd
8. Image source: CP Lab Safety
9. Image source: Lab Safety Supply

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