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HAZMAT WMD

Radiation-Contamination Protective Suit

? Various types of protective clothing designed to prevent contamination of the body by radioactive particles.
? Protects against alpha and beta particles. Does not protect against gamma radiation.
? Designed to prevent skin contamination. If radiation is detected on site, consult an experienced radiation expert and evacuate personnel until the radiation hazard has been evaluated.

Flame/Fire Retardant Coveralls.
? Normally worn as an undergarment.
? Provides protection from flash fires.
? Adds bulk and may exacerbate heat stress problems and impair mobility.

Classification of Chemical Protective Clothing. Table VIII:1-3 provides a listing of clothing classifications. Clothing can be classified by design, performance, and service life.

Monitoring

Airborne contaminants can present a significant threat to employee safety and health, thus making air monitoring an important component of an effective safety and health program.

The employer must conduct monitoring before site entry at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites to identify conditions immediately dangerous to life and health, such as oxygen-deficient atmospheres and areas where toxic substance exposures are above permissible limits.

Accurate information on the identification and quantification of airborne contaminants is useful for the following:
? Selecting personal protective equipment, ? Delineating areas where protection and controls are needed, ? Assessing the potential health effects of exposure, and ? Determining the need for specific medical monitoring.

After a hazardous waste cleanup operation begins, the employer must periodically monitor those employees who are likely to have higher exposures to determine if they have been exposed to hazardous substances in excess of permissible exposure limits.
The employer also must monitor for any potential condition that is immediately dangerous to life and health or for higher exposures that may occur as a result of new work operations.