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Appendix “A”
PERSONALPROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the general term given to the
protective clothing that is worn during a response to an incident.
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Levels of Protection
LEVEL A• Vapor tight suit
• SCBA or Supplied Air
• HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROTECTION
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Levels of Protection
LEVEL B• Splash Suit
• SCBA or Supplied Air
• Next to highest level of protection
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Levels of Protection
LEVEL C• Splash Suit
• Cartridge or canister APR
• Minimal level of protection
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Levels of Protection
LEVEL D• Work uniforms
• Minimum protection
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KNOWING THE SUIT’S KNOWING THE SUIT’S LIMITATIONS IS LIMITATIONS IS
IMPORTANT FOR THE IMPORTANT FOR THE SAFETY OF THE SAFETY OF THE
RESPONDERRESPONDER
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The State of Ohio Security Task Force (SOSTF) has made available the First Responder
Kit for escape from a hazardous materials incident
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PURPOSE1. Personal protective clothing protects
From the rapid movement of a hazardous release
From accidental contact with a contaminated victim
2. The APR is donned for
!!!! ESCAPE PURPOSES ONLY!!ESCAPE PURPOSES ONLY!!
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CAUTION!
IN NO WAY DOES THIS EQUIPMENT INCREASE THE
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FIRST RESPONDER LEVEL
AS DEFINED!
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Respiratory Protection Standards
OSHA – employers are required to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program
(29 CFR 1910.134)
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program
Must consist of the following criteria:
• Policy & Procedures
• Selection criteria for PPE
• Maintenance & Storage
• Decon & Disposal
• Training & Fitting
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program
Additionally:
• Donning & Doffing Procedures
• Inspection Procedures
• PPE Hazards & Limitations
• Program Elevation
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PPE & Respiratory Protection Training
When you are provided with the First Responder Kit for hazardous materials response, you will be “fit-tested” and
given further training in the use of this equipment.