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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.