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Chemical Protection

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

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Chemical Protection

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  1. Chemical Protection

  2. General requirements for protective clothing • Proper use and maintenance • Capabilities and limitations • Consequences of not using protective clothing 1a

  3. General requirements for protective clothing • Human factors influencing clothing performance • Inspecting, donning, doffing, fitting clothing • Decontamination, cleaning, maintenance, repair 1b

  4. General requirements for protective clothing • Emergency procedures and self-rescue in the event of clothing failure • Buddy system 1c

  5. Match the protection to the hazard 2a

  6. Combinations of the following can form a complete protective clothing ensemble: • Protective suit, coveralls, hoods, gloves, or boots • Respiratory equipment 2b

  7. Combinations of the following can form a complete protective clothing ensemble: • Cooling system • Ice vest • Air circulation • Water circulation 2c

  8. Combinations of the following can form a complete protective clothing ensemble: • Communications devices • Head, eye, ear protection • Inner garment 2d

  9. Combinations of the following can form a complete protective clothing ensemble: • Outer garment • Overgloves • Overboots • Splash cover 2e

  10. Each ensemble must be tailored to the specific hazards; consider these factors: • Chemical hazards • Physical environment • Duration of exposure 2f

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Inspection 3a

  14. Inspect equipment: • When it is received from the factory or distributor • When it is selected for a particular chemical operation 3b

  15. Inspect equipment: • During storage • When questions arise as to the appropriateness of equipment • When problems are discovered with the equipment 3c

  16. Inspection • After training, and before maintenance • Be sure to maintain proper records of all inspections 3d

  17. Storage • Proper storage prevents damage or malfunction of equipment due to: • Exposure to dust • Moisture • Sunlight • Damaging chemicals • Extreme temperatures • Impact 4a

  18. Storage • Store potentially contaminated clothing separate from street clothing or unused protective clothing • Store potentially contaminated clothing in well-ventilated areas 4b

  19. 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

  20. Decontamination • Protects workers from hazardous substances that may contaminate and permeate: • Protective clothing • Respiratory equipment • Tools • Vehicles • Other equipment 5a

  21. Decontamination • Minimizes transfer of harmful materials into clean areas • Helps prevent mixing of incompatible chemicals 5b

  22. Decontamination • Protects the community by preventing uncontrolled transportation of contaminants from the site 5c

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