HazMat/WMD Awareness Appendix slide 1

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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 SUITS LIMITATIONS IS IMPORTANT FOR
THE SAFETY OF THE RESPONDER
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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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PURPOSE

• Personal protective clothing protects
• From the rapid movement of a hazardous release
• From accidental contact with a contaminated
  victim
• The APR is donned for
• !! 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.