Table 5-1. Respiratory PPE Selection

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TABLE 5-1

Respiratory PPE Selection

Hazard

Level of Protection

Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health. Gaseous

A, B

and/or Particulate. Radioactive and/or Chemical.

Not Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health.

Particulate. Radioactive and/or Chemical.

High efficiency respirator cartridge.

Not Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health. Gases

or Vapors. Radioactive and/or Chemical.

Respirator cartridge rated for isotope or chemical

concentration.

Not Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health. Gaseous

and/or particulate. Radioactive and/or Chemical.

Combination chemical and high efficiency respirator

cartridge.

TABLE 5-2

Clothing PPE Selection

Hazard

Level of Protection

Potential for skin contact with substances with a high degree of hazard to the

skin.

High potential for splash, immersion, or exposure to unexpected vapors, gases,

fumes or dusts that are harmful to, or readily absorbed by the skin.

High levels of radiological contamination.*

Potential for contact with wet, contaminated surfaces/material that can saturate

cloth.

Vapors or gases do not contain a high level of chemicals harmful to, or readily

absorbed by, the skin.

Moderate levels radiological contamination.*

Atmospheric contaminants, liquid splashes or other direct contact will not

adversely affect, or be absorbed by exposed skin.

Low levels of radiological contamination.*

No anticipated immersion, splashes, or potential for unexpected contact with

hazardous levels of any chemicals or radiological contamination.

Protective clothing for high, moderate and low radiological contamination roughly corresponds to Levels A, B, C,

and D PPE. However, this may be modified by level of activity and isotope. The appropriate selection should be

made using the DOE Radiological Control Manual.

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