There are different levels of protective clothing used in a HAZMAT situation. The levels encompass both respiratory and physical protection.
|
Level
|
Respiratory Protection
|
Physical Protection
|
|
D
|
none
|
coverall
|
|
C
|
half-face or full-face respirator
|
splash suit
|
|
B
|
SCBA
|
splash suit
|
|
A
|
SCBA
|
totally encapsulated, chemical-resistant and permeation-resistant
|
where:
• SCBA = self-contained breathing apparatus
• Splash suit = hooded, chemically-resistant clothing
