Chemical
Protection
General requirements
for protective clothing
Proper use and maintenance
Capabilities and limitations
Consequences of not
using protective
clothing
1a
General requirements
for protective clothing
Human factors influencing
clothing performance
Inspecting, donning, doffing,
fitting clothing
Decontamination,
cleaning,
maintenance, repair
1b
General requirements
for protective clothing
Emergency procedures and self-
rescue in the event of clothing
failure
Buddy system
1c
Match the protection
to the hazard
2a
Combinations of the following
can form a complete protective
clothing ensemble:
Protective suit, coveralls,
hoods, gloves, or boots
Respiratory equipment
2b
Combinations of the following
can form a complete protective
clothing ensemble:
Cooling system
• Ice vest
• Air circulation
• Water circulation
2c
Combinations of the following
can form a complete protective
clothing ensemble:
Communications devices
Head, eye, ear protection
Inner garment
2d
Combinations of the following
can form a complete protective
clothing ensemble:
Outer garment
• Overgloves
• Overboots
• Splash cover
2e
Each ensemble must be tailored
to the specific hazards; consider
these factors:
Chemical hazards
Physical environment
Duration of exposure
2f
Each ensemble must be tailored
to the specific hazards; consider
these factors:
Protective clothing or
equipment available
Some clothing may
be decontaminated
and reused;
others may not
2g
Each ensemble must be tailored
to the specific hazards; consider
these factors:
Base selection of clothing on
material chemical resistance
• Chemical hazard
permeation
• Degradation
• Penetration
2h
Inspection
3a
Inspect equipment:
When it is received from the
factory or distributor
When it is selected for a
particular chemical operation
3b
Inspect equipment:
During storage
When questions arise as to the
appropriateness of equipment
When problems are discovered
with the equipment
3c
Inspection
After training, and before
maintenance
Be sure to maintain proper
records of all inspections
3d
Storage
Proper storage prevents
damage or malfunction of
equipment due to:
• Exposure to dust
• Moisture
• Sunlight
• Damaging chemicals
• Extreme temperatures
• Impact
4a
Storage
Store potentially contaminated
clothing separate from street
clothing or unused protective
clothing
Store potentially contaminated
clothing in well-ventilated areas
4b
Storage
Maintain good air flow around
each item
Store clothing and gloves by
design and material
Fold or hang protective clothing
according to manufacturer
instructions
4c
Decontamination
Protects workers from
hazardous substances that may
contaminate and permeate:
• Protective clothing
• Respiratory equipment
• Tools
• Vehicles
• Other equipment
5a
Decontamination
Minimizes transfer of harmful
materials into clean areas
Helps prevent mixing of
incompatible chemicals
5b
Decontamination
Protects the community by
preventing uncontrolled
transportation of contaminants
from the site
5c
