NFPA and Level A Total Encapsulated Suit User Manual
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1. 0 6 cece ccc cece eee eee e eee e eed e eee e eee e eee eeeeneeeenen eee Page 20 Finding Your Way Around Each section in a given chapter begins with an overview of the topic or task discussed In addition icons are shown where a topic is important and needs particular attention Information that follows this icon provides a warning Serious injury or death could result if proce dures are not followed Information that follows this icon includes helpful tips procedures or references to help you avoid problems or save time Com gt 1 2 Level A Chemical Suit and NFPA Complete Ensembles H WARNING There are uses and chemicals for which Lakeland suits are not appro priate The suit will perform as designed only if it is used and serviced according to the instructions It is the sole responsibility of the user to select a suit and accessories such as chemically resis tant boots gloves and other PPE not provided by us which is appropriate for the intended use and which meets all national state and local health and safety regulations Lakeland does not warrant that this suit meets the requirements of any safety code of any state municipality or other jurisdiction Lakeland s only warranty is that for a period of 90 days after the delivery of a Lakeland suit that the suit is free from defects in materials and workmanship when used in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual The purchaser and all2. See Specifications Level A Chemical Suit section in this manual Safety and Health Program An effective and comprehensive safety and health program is essen tial in reducing work related injuries and illnesses and in maintain ing a safe and healthful work environment The standard therefore requires each employer to develop and implement a written safety and health program that identifies evaluates and controls safety and health hazards and provides emergency response procedures for each hazardous waste site or treatment storage and disposal facility The program must be periodically updated and made avail able to all affected employees contractors and subcontractors The employer also must inform contractors and subcontractors and employees of any identifiable health hazards or potential fire or explosion hazards before they enter the work site This written program must include specific and detailed information on the fol lowing topics 1 An organizational work plan Site evaluation and control A site specific program Information and training program Personal protective equipment program Monitoring Medical surveillance program Decontamination procedures O ONAN PWN Emergency response program Cleaning and Marking the Suit Cleaning procedures are not an acceptable procedure for H decontamination The user should develop and imple menta decontamination procedure for each of the chemi
3. NFPA and Level A Total Encapsulated Suit RM 4804 47 CAUTION Most performance properties of the vapor protective ensemble or individual elements cannot be tested by the user in the field NOTICE This user information manual is to be removed only by the end user 800 645 9291 lakeland com Lakeland Protect Your People Table of Contents Safety Information i555 84 5h eden igd Ada be anon cee inet wear dae aamp eda lea ed bnewemenns Page 3 Level A and NFPA Requirements 0c cece eee c eee eee nent eect ence eee eeeeeeeereneeeeaaes Page 5 NFPA Instruction Requirements Safety and Health Program 0 cece cece eee e eee eee e eee tenn eee e eee e teen eeeneeeeneneee Page 5 Cleaning Instructions Marking Recommendations and Restrictions cceee eee eee eee Page 5 Maintenance and Repairs 0 cece cece cence nee e eee e ee een ence eee e seen ee eeneeeeeneee Page 6 Frequency and Details of Inspection 0 0 cece eect eee ete t eee e nee ee eeeeeteneeeeanes Page 6 Test PrOCOAUTES 2 gece wie dienes ete E I E AT A E tea Biel binge eb nave het ealedia dagen oole dinate vents Page 7 Glove Replacement Guides cece cece cece eee e ee eee ee ee ete eee ene e eee ee eeneeeenenees Page 8 Recommended Training and Proper Use 0 cece cece eee eee e nee e eee eee eeeeeeeneeeeaees Page 9 Recommended Undergarments Visor Agents and Lubes
4. Guide for chemicals specific to your situation If any of the following symptoms develop during use of this garment immediately leave the contaminated area undergo field decontami nation if exposed and doff the garment e Fever e Difficulty breathing e Nausea e Excessive Tiredness e Dizziness e Numbness Any unusual odor or taste e Eye or skin irritation e Narrowing or dimming of vision e Claustrophobia e Loss of balance or orientation WEARER QUALIFICATIONS This garment should be worn only by persons who are properly trained in the usage of this garment and who are in good physical condition to perform tasks involving the use of this garment Consult a physician before donning a suit to ensure you are capable of wear ing this garment under the expected work conditions and environ ment H ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT To help protect the wearer and to perform as intended this chemical protective garment must be worn with several additional items of personal protective equipment PPE At a minimum the following components must be worn with the enclosed chemical protective garment NFPA COMPLIANT GARMENTS NFPA 1991 AND VAPOR PROTECTIVE ENSEMBLES e Separate user supplied full face respiratory protection such as 1 an open circuit self contained breathing apparatus SCBA which is also certified as compliant with NFPA 1981 Standard on Open Circuit Self Contained Breathing Appa ratus for Fire Service 2 an exter
5. Level A represents the greatest danger of respiratory eye or skin damage from hazardous vapors gases particulates sudden splash immersion or contact with hazardous materials It calls for total encapsulation in a vapor proof chemical suit with self contained breathing apparatus SCBA and appropriate accessories Level A Conditions 1 Unknown Hazards 2 Immediately Dangerous to Life Health IDLH Atmospheres 3 Atmosphere contains less than 19 5 oxygen 4 Percutaneous Chemicals Vapors Liquids Injurious to Skin Personnel Protection Equipment Required 1 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA or positive pressure supplied air respirator with SCBA NIOSH approved Fully encapsulating chemical resistant suit Coveralls Long underwear wu WN Gloves outer chemical resistant Gloves inner chemical resistant Boots chemical resistant steel toe and shank Hard hat under suit Disposable protective suit gloves and boots o Ona Two way radio communication intrinsically safe 10 An air leakage test to ensure suit is vapor proof Optional In addition to meeting all OSHA Level A requirements NFPA impos es even higher levels of protection on NFPA Complete Ensembles The same conditions exist as Level A with additions to the personal protective equipment list 1 Permeation test done on not only suit material but on gloves and seams 2 Flammability test 3 Special labeling requirements
6. Option P6 Drager with Hansen fittings Option P7 Drager with Foster fittings Option P8 Drager with Snap Tite fittings Option P9 s00 MSA dual purpose Option P6 00 MSA Wall Thru unit Option P11 Interspiro Pass Thru Lakeland Industries offers the following boots Tingley Hazmat Boot Specifications Aluminized Overcovers Specifications and Component Descriptions for NFPA 1991 Aluminized Overcovers 1 2 11 Garment Materials are Aluminized Glass Suit design is to be worn only in conjunction with a approved Level A Chemical suit that accommodates a self contained breathing apparatus inside the suit All seams are stitched with Nomex thread on the inside Closure is a 4 wide flap made out of the suit material held in place with 1 black full length velcro Front Entry starts at left side of hood front and across body Rear Entry center back Visor Lens is 10 mil FEP Teflon stitched in with Nomex thread on the inside of the suit The head area is designed to accommodate a SCBA face piece and allow user to wear a hard cap or fireman s helmet The optional pass thrus if purchased will be located in the right area to allow for hook up of outside air for breathing and cooling See Style Identification for more information Three valve covers designed to fit over the top of the Level A Chemical Suit exhaust va
7. Place 5 8 rubber band over cuff clamp into the grove in the ring and tight en using a hex driver Do not use a screwdriver as screwdriver may slip and damage suit Female notch in glove ring must be aligned with the thumb of the outer glove this will allow the two glove system to align correctly and discourage loosen of the assembly due to move ment in the wrist area Removal 1 Remove outer glove assembly by unlocking the Quick Disconnect System 2 Remove tape over clamp at the top of glove 3 Using a hex driver loosen screw on glove clamp and remove clamp Do not use a screwdriver to loosen clamp as screw driver may slip and damage suit Remove outer gloves Instructional videos that demonstrate the Quick Disconnect Assembly procedure can be found on Lakeland s website and YouTube Channel Website http www lakeland com blog cat technicalvideos YouTube https www youtube com watch v ZIMBRUUTMcM amp list UU4NILBT8LCV6KYvHtiLJGng Recommended Training amp Proper Use Employers are required to develop and implement a program to inform workers including contractors and subcontractors perform ing hazardous waste operations of the level and degree of exposure they are likely to encounter Employers are also required to develop and implement procedures for introducing effective new technologies that provide improved worker protection in hazardous waste operations Examples include foams absorben
8. cals to which the suit has been exposed After decontamination wash down the suit with a solution of low sudsing powered detergent and water A product like Tide would be acceptable Use warm to moderately hot water to cleanse suit inside and out Wash off solution according to federal state and local pollution regulations This may mean using a catch basin such as a wading pool Hang dry at room temperature Warning Do not use garments that are not thouroghly cleaned and dried Marking Recommendations and Restrictions Marking can be made on either your aluminized overcover or Level A suit by using a black laundry marker gt 5 gt 6 Maintenance and Repairs Upon receipt the Level A suit should be tested to insure that no damage has occured during shipment After that the Level A suit should be tested after every use and at least annually whether it is used or not If the Level A suit fails the test see Testing and Returns for more information In addition to testing the Level A suit must be inspected after every use and at least annually A Level A Inspection Checklist has been provided at the back of this manual to assist in the inspection When replacing exhaust valve diaphragms after testing or inspec tion care must be taken to insure that the diaphragm locking stem is secured properly into the positioning groove on the stem If the diaphragm locking stem is pulled too far into the valve hous
9. cece ec ee cece cence teen eeeaees Page 9 Donning Proceduren r o i e 5d Bets Saeed BY ag dea baci wha ee ane tee RG bad ee E cin eae Narlns Page 10 Doffing Procedures orrei ierni aa EE Aine ceca EAE A aw E ih EERO Page 10 Safety Considerations and Limitations of Use ccc cece cece cece e eee eee eee eeeeeeeneneee Page 10 Storage Shelf Life Decontamination 0 cece cece e eee ene e eee e tence eeneeeenen eee Page 11 Technical Data Package Chemical Resistance Guide 2 cece ccc eee e eee e ee eee e eet e eee e nee eeeeeeeeeeeenenees Page 12 Style Identification for Level A NFPA Complete Ensembles cece ee ceee eee eeeeeeeeneee Page 12 Specifications Aluminized Overcovers 0 cece ccc eect eee n eee e eee e ee eee eee eneeeeaeneee Page 13 Specifications Level A Chemical Suit 0 0 cece cece eee e cece eee ee eee eeeeeeneeeeennees Page 13 Chemical Suit Size Charts Sizing and Adjustment Procedures cece cc eee eee eeeeeeee eee Page 14 Warnings and Limitations ereere seere e nee e tenn enna Page 15 Anntiali Inspection Logis erre A ER anal eleva a E E add ne E vged Melb dda Dev anes iens Page 17 Level A Inspection Checklist 2 0 0 0 0c c cece ccc cece e eee eee e ene nee te nee eeneeeeeneerenneeeaaes Page 18 00010 00011 Test Kit Part Numbers 0 cece cece eee cece een e ee ee eee n seen eee e eee eeenennees Page 19 00200 Test Kit Part Numbers
10. 5024 Aluminum dump valve plug with 3 8 threaded RM 5005 Brass Bleed Valve hole RM 5006 Black Max Adhesive RM 5027 1 2 Ib pop off valve RM 5007 Quick connect 1 4 body w barb white RM 5028 1 4 x 1 4 NPT hose connection RM 5008 Quick connect with 1 4 MPT white nylon RM 5029 10 Ib pop off valve RM 5009 Quick connect with 1 8 MPT white nylon RM 5030 1 4 brass tee female thread npt RM 5010 1 4 x1 8 Reducing Hex Nipple M x M RM 5031 Alarm timer RM 5011 Brass 1 4 pipe plug RM 5032 Shut off valve RM 5012 Test Kit Case RM 5033 Flat wire holder RM 5013 Test Kit exhaust valve plug RM 5034 7 8 chair tip dump valve plug RM 5014 Clear pvc tubing 3 16 RM 5035 3 8 brass street elbow RM 5016 Foam insert RM 5036 3 8 x 3 8 plug coupler npt male conn RM 5017 Magnehelic gauge RM 5049 Dump valve plug with 1 4 ipt RM 5018 A 369 gauge stand bracket RM 5051 Dump valve plug RM 5019 Rubber gaskets for plug B O M RM 5020 Quick connect 1 4 insert w barb gt 19 gt 20 Test Kit Part Numbers 00200 Identifier A aA 7 ON B Part Number 101 001 0808 101 000 0902 101 001 0806 101 000 0504 101000 9009 101 000 0507 101 000 0500 zz ES EEA o A Description Magnehelic Gauge 0 8 6 120V Power Cord Manual Timer Plug Storage Foam 125V 5A Fuse Air Supply Hose Test Tubing Identifier Part Number 00201 RM 5051 RM 5050 RM 5049 RM 5021 RM 5036 Description Compl
11. entry vapor protective suit Level A expanded back sealed seams inside and out 48 zipper double storm flap with hook and loop 2 layer Wide View faceshield 10 mil Teflon 40 mil PVC ONEGlove Hazmat glove which has a Kevlar outer glove Nomex inner glove and a Fluo ropolymer barrier film 3 exhaust valves attached sock boots with boot flaps 1 5 waist belt with 3 belt looks sewn inside and sealed Includes aluminized fiberglass overcover model 22647 storage bag and Onguard Hazmax EZ Fit or regular boots 80655W __Interceptor Ensemble Fully encapsulated rear entry vapor protective suit Level A expanded back sealed seams inside and out 48 zipper double storm flap with hook and loop 2 layer Wide View faceshield 10 mil Teflon 40 mil PVC ONEGlove Hazmat glove which has a Kevlar outer glove Nomex inner glove and a Fluo ropolymer barrier film 3 exhaust valves attached sock boots with boots flaps 1 5 waist belt with 3 belt loops sewn inside and sealed Includes aluminized fiberglass overcover model Number 22657 storage bag and On guard Hazmax EZ Fit or regular boots Lakeland Industries offers the following NFPA approved pass thrus Option P1 0 Scott Hansen Pass thru Option P2 s00 Scott Schraeder Pass thru Option P3 000 Standard Pass thru Option P4 000 Survivair with Hansen fittings Option PS Survivair with Schrader fittings
12. for stability The assistant should remove the outer boots and hold the bottom of each leg to allow the user to remove legs from the suit more easily Safety Considerations H Like any piece of complex equipment the Level A suit will perform as designed only if used and serviced according to Lakeland s instructions All individuals who have or will have the responsibility for using the Level A suit must read these precautions carefully and understand them Failure to do so may result in severe personal injury or death Avoid direct flame contact Do not use the Level A suit near a fire or open flame The Level A material will melt Do not wear a suit without breathable air An air supply is mandatory to prevent suffocation An air line alone is prohib ited by OSHA regulations in IDLH atmospheres Do not use oxygen cylinder or oxygen generating breathing apparatus while wearing a Level A suit A severe fire hazard could result Never work alone in hazardous areas Always work with anoth er person and have at least one person on standby with equal protective equipment Do not pull on air supply hose as a retrieval device To do so may cause the air supply hose to tear out of the suit and expose the wearer Avoid continuous exposure Do not expose the suit to a con stant liquid splash or deluge or wade through liquid pools on purpose Prevent heat stress Workers who wear total encapsulating suits must be in good phys
13. least 10 C or higher for totally encapsulating garments WEARERS MUST BE PHYSICALLY FIT Ensembles should only be worn by persons who are in good physical condition Working in chemical protective clothing is strenuous In an emergency situation or hot environment the wearer may experi ence heat stress Persons who show symptoms of heat stress such as nausea dizziness high heart rates or excessive heat build up should leave the work area immediately and remove the ensemble as quickly as possible after decontamination Persons in doubt about their physi cal condition should check with a physician before wearing chemical protective ensembles ALWAYS USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM Never enter a contaminated area alone A minimum of two people should enter contaminated areas together Two additional people in equally protective garments should be available to affect rescue of the entry team All persons entering the contaminated area should wear appropriate protective equipment gt 16 STATIC ELECTRICITY Under certain conditions such as cold and dry weather it is possible that garments might build and discharge static electricity Discharges are not normally dangerous except in situations where the generation of an electrical spark could ignite a flammable atmosphere or startle the wearer When operating around flammable chemicals steps to eliminate potential static discharges should be used In these situa tions steps have been recomm
14. the primary protec tive garment materials against the specific chemical hazard at the temperature and in the concentrations to be encountered Lakeland Industries Inc will provide free swatches of primary garment materi als for testing and can provide you with a list of testing facilities NEVER USE PURE OXYGEN The use of 100 oxygen in this chemical protective ensemble pres ents serious fire safety and health hazards Use only breathing quality compressed air or air line supplied breathing air MANAGE AND PREVENT HEAT STRESS This garment interferes with the natural regulation of body tempera ture This can lead to a rise in core body temperature and heat stress The wearer should be aware of the symptoms and treatment of heat stress The wearer can take several steps to limit and or prevent heat stress such as the use of a cooling system and implementing a con servative work rest schedule The maximum time the ensemble can be worn depends on such vari ables as the air supply ambient condition climate inside the ensem ble physical and psychological condition of the wearer work rate and work load The TLVTM pocket guide from the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists ACGIH Cincinnati provides corrected heat stress limits for totally encapsulating garments Similar information is available on the federal OSHA web site www OSHA gov The WBGT correction factor for chemical protective garments is at
15. use of an ensemble certified to the optional liquefied gas requirements of NFPA 1991 should be considered Note It may be essential to protect the wearer from ther mal transfer related physical harm such as frostbite by providing the wearer with insulating undergarments CHEMICAL PERMEATION DATA Before using a protective ensemble in a chemical situation consult the chemical permeation data appropriate to the garment mate rial Note that seams visors and closures will generally have lower or different permeation times than the garments material This infor mation is to be used as a guide only The permeation performance of any material depends on a number of factors including chemical concentration temperature time and amount of exposure Due to the large number of variables it is impossible for all ensemble materials to be tested against all chemicals all combinations or mixtures and all temperatures at which the chemical might be encountered Chemical permeation tests are performed under laboratory con ditions not actual workplace conditions They address chemi cal breakthrough characteristics and do not account for physical performance characteristics that affect a barrier such as abrasion flex fatigue puncture tear oxidative degradation or degraded perfor mance due to previous contamination No single protective material will protect against all chemicals for all situations The best course of action is to test
16. ace piece on yet unless required by the design of the SCBA While seated place both legs into the suit Stand up and attach the internal waist belt Belt is intended to help adjust the fit of the suit Turn on the air supply put on facepiece and make sure air supply system is working properly Place arms and head inside the suit close the zipper then vel cro shut the fly over the top of the zipper The person assisting should check to make certain the zipper covers are completely closed all airline connections are tight and suit appears to be working properly Doffing Procedure E The person assisting in the doffing procedure should be wearing the appropriate attire selected by Qualified Safety Personnel The person assisting should open the zipper flaps by separat ing the velcro attached to the fly and open the zipper by pull ing the zipper tab at the opening of the zipper The user should pull their arms back into the body of the suit remove their hard hat and hand hat to the assistant this will prevent the assistant from touching the inner suit with their gloves that may be wet or contaminated Carefully remove the head and arms from the suit Loosen the air supply mask allow the mask to hang around the neck until the air supply has been cut off Remove the air system per the instructions provided with that particular system Loosen the suit belt and allow suit to fall Assume a sitting position
17. ainer 2 Ifthe suit has not been used a letter which states that the suit is in a new and unused condition 3 Ifthe suit has been used a copy of the decontamina tion document listing the procedures used and a state ment indicating that the suit contains no detectable residual contamination 4 AReturn Goods Authorization number must be on each container returned This number will be given out to you by Lakeland s Customer Service Department 5 The Level A Suit should be shipped folded in a case or box 6 The suit should not be pressurized during shipment Frequency and Details of Inspection Inspection Record Before using the suit look at the inspection record and check 1 The date that the suit was last decontaminated 2 The level of decontamination obtained 3 The date when the suit was cleaned and sanitized 4 AThe date that the suit was tested for leakage resistance with the Lakeland Test Kit part number 0010 00011 or 00200 5 The suit must be checked with Lakeland s Test Kit at least annually 6 The date that the person making the inspection signed off indicating that the suit is ready for reuse See Annual Inspection and Air Pressure Test Chart 7 Inspect the Exhalation valve diaphragms by lightly stretch ing and check for dry cracks and or holes before re installing them into the suit If any cracking or damage has occurred replace the diaphragms you may purchase new ones from Lake
18. ard 29 CFR 1910 and other OSHA regulations such as sec tion 1910 et seq available from the National Fire Protection Associa tion NFPA The American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM and the US Coast Guard or the Department of Defense The foregoing may not be changed except by an agreement signed by an officer of the seller In all events we make no warranty of any kind whatsoever express or implied and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby disclaimed by us and excluded from any contract For more information visit us at www lakeland com H SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Be sure to read and follow the information in this manual and all applicable federal state and local occupation safety and health statutes Serious injury or death may occur from improper use of this garment Proper use must be consistent with NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program and 29 CFR 1910 132 This garment is not suitable for use in all situations and environments with all chemical and hazardous materials All decisions regarding the choice of chemical protective clothing and its use must be made by trained and qualified safety professionals It is the user s responsibility to determine the level of exposure and the proper personal protec tive equipment PPE needed Most performance properties cannot be tested by the users in the field Refer to the Lakeland Permeation
19. ccommodate a SCBA face piece and to be able to allow user to wear a hard cap or firemen s helmet The optional pass thrus if purchased will be located in the right area to allow for hook up to outside air for breathing and cooling Three exhaust valves designed to maintain a positive pressure in the suit when a breathing apparatus is in use are located as follows 1 on the right side of the back of the hood 1 on the right side of the expanded back and 1 on the left side of the expanded back Gloves on NFPA 1991 certified ensembles are to be three sepa rate components from inside out One Glove System The suit has attached sock boots with a splash guard to fit over industrial NFPA approved boots Both sock boots and splash guards are constructed of Level A materials Color of the suit is lime green dark gray royal blue or orange Spacious sleeve design allows wearer to have access to SCBA controls by pulling arm from sleeve while still in suit The suit is designed to allow room for 2 way radio communication systems For sizes see Chemical Suit Size Charts Suit to pass a minimum 180 minutes in NFPA 1991 Battery of Challenge Chemicals see NFPA Testing Results Suit must pass the ASTM F1052 pressure test Labeling in the suit contains the following Warning Statement Model Number Serial Number Date Manufactured Pressure Test Results an accompanying over boot style and marked if certified to opt
20. cov ers to prevent liquid pooling inside the boot After the gar ment is donned the boots are donned and the outer cover is pulled down over the upper portion of the boot The cuffs of Lakeland chemical protective garments that do not have socks should be worn over the upper portion of the user s boot to prevent run off and pooling of liquid within the boot Adhesive taping of the garment cuff to the boot does not provide a leakproof seal Taping should only be used to hold the garment cuff in position over the boot If a leak proof seal is required then garments with sock and boot covers should be selected e The use of footwear with toe crush protection cut resistant and slip resistant soles is recommended The use of separate cut resistant gloves may also be consid ered Level A vapor protective Lakeland chemical protective garments are provided with attached chemical protective gloves Liquid protective Lakeland chemical protective garments may or may not be equipped with attached chemical protective gloves If not at tached user supplied chemical protective gloves should be worn with the sleeve of the garment over the gauntlet of the glove Adhesive gt 3 gt 4 taping of the glove to sleeve interface does not provide a leakproof seal Taping should only be used to hold the sleeve in position over the glove gauntlet If a leak proof seal between the glove and sleeve is required then a garment with attached gloves s
21. d to ensure their penetration resistance Simple bubble indicating leak tests without measuring pressure drop over time are not practical The Lakeland Test Kit part number 00010 measures penetration resistance by indicating pressure drop over time It permits the user to inflate the suit with an SCBA measure the pressure put into the suit and the rate at which the pressure may drop Degradation takes place when a chemical degrades one or more of the suit s physical properties such as material thickness color tear resistance abrasion resistance and so forth Such a physical change may not necessarily affect the material s permeation resistance However just the opposite is also possible A challenge chemical could permeate the garment material almost immediately with out changing its physical appearance at all Tests were performed under laboratory conditions not actual workplace conditions They address breakthrough characteristics and do not account for other performance characteristics They are not in and of themselves recommendations Lakeland chemical suits are designed to be worn over regular work clothing and are not designed to protect from all hazards in the work place Additional equipment such as protective eyewear protective boots additional gloves hard hats cooling systems com munications systems etc may be required and should be selected by a safety professional Lakeland Industries Inc cannot guara
22. dures Instructional videos that demonstrate the proper test procedure can be found on Lakeland s website and YouTube Channel Website http www lakeland com blog cat technicalvideos YouTube https www youtube com watch v W1bGRpXOCro amp list UU4NILBT8LCV6KYvHtiLJGng Twist lock with male adapter hose assembly and brass tee Twist lock goes into the exhaust valve at the head Brass tee connects to your air source Use only regulated air Do not use more than 125 psi to connect to test unit Insert twist lock plug adapter into the third exhaust valve located on the back right body If your gar ment is a NFPA complete ensemble to serve as a plug to prevent air from escaping Twist lock with female adapter hose assembly and gauge Twist lock goes into the exhaust valve at the left gt 7 gt 8 Glove Replacement Guides Instructions for Ring and Clamp Assembly Removal 1 Turn sleeve inside out 2 Using a hex socket or ratchet loosen screw on glove clamp remove clamp Do not use a screwdriver to loosen clamp as screwdriver may slip and damage suit 3 Pull glove assembly out of sleeve Ring and Clamp Assembly Installation 1 Sleeve should be inside out 2 Insert PVC ring in glove so that 2 inches of the glove is above top of ring 3 Place glove in sleeve fingers toward you and middle finger in line with shoulder seam Pull unti
23. ended such as but not limited to wa ter spray the use of an over cover raising humidity level of the work area use of acommercial anti static application coating grounding straps on equipment and personnel inherently static dissipating un der and over garments and testing of the worker s static dissipation before entry into the classified area However in the case of explosive or flammable atmospheres even if sophisticated and elaborate steps are taken to manage static forma tion and dissipate static charge the risk of severe injury remains if an uncontrolled or accidental ignition occurs Lakeland chemical protective garments should not be worn in potentially flammable or explosive atmospheres SOCK BOOTIES The socks attached to chemical protective garments are designed to be worn inside outer boots These sock boots do not have sufficient durability or slip resistance to be worn as outer boots AVOID EXOTHERMIC REACTIONS Certain chemicals produce a large amount of heat when they react with water If garments are heavily contaminated with a water reac tive chemical there is a possibility that the garment may be damaged during field decontamination from the high reactive heat The excess chemical may have to be removed with dry sand or non reactive absorbent before water decontamination AVOID CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE This ensemble should not be immersed in chemicals This ensemble should not be exposed to continuous hazardo
24. ete Blower Assembly Blank Plug for NFPA Suits 1 2 Tapped Plug 1 4 Tapped Plug 1 4 Male Quick Connect Fitting 3 8 x 1 2 Male Quick Connect Fitting MLakeland Protect Your People Lakeland Industries Inc Chemical Protective Clothing Division 202 Pride Lane SW Decatur AL 35603 Customer Service Toll Free 800 645 9291 Telephone 256 584 3565 Fax 256 350 3011 Email info lakeland com Internet www lakeland com Kevlar Teflon Viton and Nomex are registered trademarks of the DuPont Company Silvershield is a registered trademark of the North Company Tide is a registered trademark of Proctor amp Gamble Tingley is a registered trademark of the Tingley Rubber Corp 3933 Rev 1 7 11_14 10M 400 2014 Lakeland Industries Inc All Rights Reserved
25. hould be selected Some Lakeland chemical protective garments utilize multiple chemical resistant gloves to achieve the chemical barrier and physical performance requirements Removal of one of the glove layers may compromise chemical barrier or glove durability It is the user s responsibility to verify that the glove and the glove sleeve interface will provide adequate barrier and physical perfor mance for the intended task User supplied head protection Additional personal protective equipment may be required Consult with a trained and experienced safety professional to determine the additional PPE components required for your specific situation Hearing protection may be required due to high levels of external noise or high noise levels generated by supplied air systems Other protective equipment may be warranted based on the situation to deal with additional hazards which may include but are not limited to Flammable or Explosive Environment e Decontamination Extreme Heat Heat Stress Extreme Cold Hypothermia Asphyxiating Atmosphere e Physical Hazards Sharps Puncture Rough Surfaces Falling Debris Slipping or falling e Visibility of wearer amp by wearer e Communications e Before use you must read warranty information and warnings and limitations at the end of this manual Please refer to Lakeland s web site for Warranty Registration Level A and NFPA Requirements
26. ical condition Consult a medical doctor before donning Level A suit to be sure you are capable of wearing it under expected use conditions The wearer can take several steps which may prevent heat stress such as wearing an ice vest feeding the suit with body cooling air and taking frequent rest periods during the work session Leave the Hot Zone immediately if you experience these symptoms fever nausea dizziness eye irritation difficulty in breathing becoming fatigued or any unusual order or taste Storage Shelf Life amp Decontamination Recommended Storage Practices 1 Store the Level A or NFPA Complete Ensemble in a clean dry location away from direct sunlight 2 Suit should be stored laying flat if possible 3 Store the suit with zipper completely open 4 Atleast annually perform inspection with checklist at the back of this manual and perform the suit pressure test using the instructions under How To Use Test Equipment And Air Pressure Testing 5 NFPA complete ensembles are to be stored the same as a Level A suit 6 Suits can be stored in their original carry bags or on a hanger Shelf Life Chemical suits contain components made from various polymer or rubber materials for which there is no specific life data currently available Based on the physical condition of the suit it is recom mended that downgrading the suit to Training Use Only be consid ered after five years If this is d
27. ied safety professionals It is the user s responsibility to determine the level of exposure and the proper personal protective equipment needed Lakeland chemical protective ensembles that are certified to NFPA 1991 require an over cover The protective over cover provides ad ditional protection against abrasion cut tear or puncture and direct flame impingement All NFPA compliant ensembles utilize specific glove and boots All components of the specified ensemble must be worn to be compliant with the requirements of this standard Lakeland chemical protective garments will burn These garments should not be worn around heat open flames sparks or any other possible ignition source nor in poten tially explosive or flammable environments If the Lakeland chemical protective garment is abraded cut torn punctured or otherwise and in any way breached do not use The chemical protective garment material has finite resistance to abrasion cut tear and puncture If the Lakeland chemical protective garment is damaged during use retreat immediately to a safe environment thoroughly decontaminate the garment then dispose of it in a safe manner LIMITATIONS OF USE This ensemble is not intended for protection against radiological hazards This ensemble is not intended for protection from cryogenic liquids and gases colder than 200 C If there is a risk of exposure to lique fied gases warmer than 100 C the
28. ighters safety officers Hazmat personnel incident commanders etc These requirements may include recognizing and knowing the hazardous materials and their risks knowing how to select and use appropri ate personal protective equipment and knowing the appropriate control containment or confinement procedures and how to imple ment them The specific training and competency requirements for each personal category are explained fully in the final rule 54 FR 42 9294 March 6 1989 It is your responsibility as a user of this Level A Total H Encapsulated Suit to be aware of and comply with all phases of your employer s safety and health program including training Failure to do so could lead to an acci dent which may result in severe personal injury or death Proper Use is consistent with NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Depart ment Occupational Safety and Health Program 29 CFR 1910 132 You can obtain a copy of this NFPA standard on the world wide web at www nfpa org Recommended Undergarments and Visor Agents Wear cotton underwear and socks to help absorb perspiration Coveralls made from flame resistant synthetic materials such as Du Pont Nomex offered by Lakeland Industries are recommended especially if exposure to flash fire is a concern Coveralls should have sleeves that can be closed tightly and legs that can be tucked into the socks If the Level A suit is to be worn in a cold environment
29. ing beyond the positioning groove the diaphragm may not seat prop erly Visual inspection from both outside and inside the garment is recommended to assure proper seating of the diaphragm Check the zipper for overall condition worn or damaged teeth and ease of operation Lubricate zipper lightly with paraffin which is readily available in most grocery stores Paraffin should be applied lightly to the inner and outer elements After cycling the zipper several times the excess flakes should be removed Do not use a sticky lubricant which could gather and hold particles of dirt grease or contaminant H Never leave the suit zipper partially zipped Always store the suit with the zipper completely unzipped To help sustain the life of the zipper only close the zipper in short 10 pulls at atime Repairs The gloves on the Level A Level A suit can be replaced by the end user while in the field See Glove Replacements for instructions Any other modifications or repairs must be done only by Lakeland personnel H Warning All NFPA modifications or repairs must be done by Lakeland personnel H Do not send a contaminated suit to Lakeland Suits must be decontaminated and cleaned before return or they will be sent back without inspection of suit Returns E When returning a suit to Lakeland follow the procedures listed below 1 Attach the following to the side of the return shipping con t
30. ional chapters of the Standard Methods of Attachment Garment material ou single needle double sealed with seam tape Visor material wv single needle triple sealed with seam tape Glove material ssssssssccssseeeee ring and clamp assembly or quick disconnect assembly Footwear material sock boot single needle stitch double sealed Garment CIOSULE wvcsescscsssessssessees single needle stitch triple sealed Attached OVErCOVED ssssseeees attached at valve cover with Velcro gt 13 gt 14 Chemical Suit Size Charts Recommended Boot and Glove Size Chart Chemical Suit Size verses Glove and Outer Boot Size Suitsize Bootsize Glovesize Total Encapsulated Suit Height and Weight Chart A 6 8 6 6 6 4 62 6 Note If you are wearing structural fire fighting gear 5 10 you may move up 1 size depending on the restric tions of your gear 5 8 This size chart accomodates use of SCBA hard hats communication devices and regular coveralls 5 6 Height is in inches and weight is in pounds 5 4 5 2 Height 5 90 110 130 150 170 190 210 230 250 270 290 Weight gt Note See Donning for adjustment procedures Warnings and Limitations This ensemble is not suitable for use in all situations and environ ments with all chemical and hazardous materials All decisions regarding the choice and usage of chemical protective clothing must be done by trained and qualif
31. l tight 4 Place elastic band centered on line with PVC ring 5 Center glove clamp on rubber band using a hex socket driver or ratchet to tighten screw Tighten clamp Do not use a screw driver to tighten screw as screwdriver may slip and damage suit 6 Turn the 2 glove overlap over clamp New clamp has PVC hose over screw 7 Turn suit sleeve right side out Instructions for Quick Disconnect Assembly Removal 1 Remove outer glove assembly by unlocking the Quick Disconnect System 2 Remove tape over clamp at the top of glove 3 Using a hex driver loosen screw on glove clamp and remove clamp Do not use a screwdriver to loosen clamp as screwdriver may slip and damage suit Remove outer gloves Instructions for Quick Disconnect Assembly Installation 1 Sleeve should be inside out 2 Insert Silvershield glove through male glove ring turn at least 3 inches of the glove edge back over the edge of the glove ring 3 Insert the male glove ring through the suit opening down to the sleeve opening 4 Place the clamp 3 8 from the edge of the glove ring and tighten firmly in place using a hex driver The machined slot on top of ring must be centered with the dl middle finger of the glove and the sleeve seam to insure proper alignment 5 Pull sleeve back through suit and straighten 6 Insert female glove ring grooved side first into outer glove so that the glove extends 3 past the grove in the ring
32. l wear see Maintenance And Repairs should be retired or disposed of in a safe manner Decontamination Biological At the scene place contaminated garments inside a leak proof con tainer and marked as Biological Contaminated These garments must be destroyed by a Certified Waste Disposal Company H DO NOT attempt to decontaminate any garments that have come in contact with any Biological Threat gt 12 Chemical Resistance Guide A protective garment must resist hazardous chemical attack from three different routes of entry Permeation Penetration and Degra dation Permeation describes a process by which chemicals migrate through a material It involves chemical solubility in a material and the ability for chemicals to diffuse through the material as a liquid gas or vapor Measuring permeation is important because chemi cals may penetrate protective materials without visible effects Many of today s chemicals are toxic in vapor form through skin absorption or inhalation The Level A material resists permeation of these chem ical vapors depending on the type of challenge chemical Method F739 provides flexibility for choosing different test hardware and conditions while specifying procedures Penetration occurs when a chemical enters the suit through a physical imperfection such as a damaged seam or zipper a tear a pinhole a loose glove boot or lens Suits must be leak tested in the fiel
33. land ask for part number RM 4041 Suit Physical Inspection 1 Look at the suit closely checking for missing or damaged parts checking for missing or damaged parts Check valve diaphragm installation closely to be sure that the positioning groove on the diaphragm locking stem is properly positioned into the valve housing 2 Look for holes and tears in the fabric 3 Look for wear or abrasion that could let a chemical penetrate the suit Inspect all seams thoroughly 4 Check the gloves and boots for tears or abrasions Pull on the boots and gloves to make sure that they are firmly attached 5 Check the lens for cracks or deep scratches 6 Check that the zipper has been lubricated see section entitled Maintenance and Repairs Inspect the breathing apparatus according to the manufacturer s instructions Check the pressure gauge to be sure that the cylinder is fully charged If you find any signs of wear damaged or missing parts do not use the suit Retirement and Disposal Criteria Use department proceedures for disposal of suit Lakeland Level A suits can be incinerated Test Procedures EF REFER TO THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH YOUR TEST KIT FOR PROPER PROCEDURES TO PERFORM A PRESSURE TEST Lakeland Test Kits 00200 Universal Test Kit 00010 Basic Test Kit 00011 Basic NFPA Ensemble Test Kit 00500 Totally Automatic Test Kit Component Assembly for Testing Proce
34. lve system 1 located on the right side of the back of the hood 1 located on the right side of the expanded back 1 located on the left side of the expanded back Color of the suit is silver The spacious sleeve is designed to fit in conjunction with the requirements of the Level A Chemical Suit For sizing see Chemical Suit Size Charts Methods of Attachment Garment material safety stitch Visor material single needle stitch Glove material N A Footwear material N A Garment closure single needle stitch Attached overcover N A Specifications Level A Encapsulated Suit Specifications and component descriptions for NFPA 1991 2005 Edition Chemical Suit 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Suit fabric to be laminated film Level A Suit Design Expanded back to accommodate wearing of self contained breathing apparatus inside suit All seams stitched with 50 2 Permaspun thread and sealed with specialized seam tape inside and out Zipper closure is a 48 PVC OEB design zipper with a vapor proof closure by a 4 wide flap of suit material and held in place by 5 8 full length velcro Front Entry left side of hood and across back Rear entry center back Visor Lens materials is a 40 mil PVC lens and a 10 mil FEP Teflon lens sandwiched together using a specialized seam tape and process This Visor Lens is designed to ensure maxi mum visibility Head area is designed large enough to a
35. n provides adequate ventilation at the intake of the unit and the unit is adequately protected from contamination PROVIDE HEARING PROTECTION If noise levels inside this ensemble exceed regulatory noise levels hearing protection must be provided Use hearing protection recom mended by a safety professional which does not interfere with the operation or use of the garment COMMUNICATIONS A chemical protective garment hampers communication The use of a personal communication system should be considered Users should also consider the use of hand signals to communicate during training work and for emergency situations where respirators and chemical protective garments are worn POSITIVE PRESSURE Excessive internal positive pressure can damage this vapor protective garments Do not inflate the vapor protective garments above a pres sure of 7 inches water column Annual Inspections Log Quarterly Inspections and Air Pressure Test Chart Inspection Date Inspected By Removed from service date Remarks Person Reason Inspection Air Test Results gt 18 Level A Inspection Checklist Purchased From Date Purchased Serial Number Style and Size Inspected By Inspected Date Material Zipper Facepiece Gloves Exhalation valve Seams Leak Test Log Check for any abrasions holes or tears Check for overall condition worn or damaged teeth ease of operation Lubrica
36. nal breathing air supply air line system with pass through and escape bottle Powered air purifying respirators PAPR cannot be worn with totally encapsulating vapor protective Level A or liquid protective Level B garments The next updates to these NFPA standards will most likely require NlOSHcertified CBRNE chemical biological radiological nuclear explosive respirators NFPA 1991 compliant Lakeland chemical protective en sembles must incorporate a separate over cover to provide required abrasion resistance puncture resistance and protection from direct flame impingement Separate user supplied protective footwear specified in the Technical Data Package of this document NFPA compli ant Lakeland chemical protective garments include at tached socks made of garment material These socks must be worn inside the protective footwear These socks are not suitable as outer footwear NFPA compliant Lakeland chemical protective garments are equipped with outer boot covers to prevent liquid pooling inside the boot After the garment is donned the boots are donned and the outer cover is pulled down over the upper portion of the boot NFPA compliant Lakeland chemical protective garments include attached chemical protective gloves Separate cut resistant outer gloves are required on NFPA 1991 compliant garments NFPA compliant garments utilize multiple chemical resistant gloves to achieve the chemical barrier and ph
37. ntee that any Level A suits is applicable to your particular situation or assume responsibility for use thereof because of such unknown variables as nature of work type of exposure concentration of exposure etc Style Identification 80645 Interceptor Ensemble Fully encapsulated front entry vapor protective suit Level A expanded back sealed seams inside and out 48 zipper double storm flap with hook and loop 2 layer faceshield 10 mil Teflon 40 mil PVC ONEGlove Hazmat glove which has a Kevlar outer glove Nomex inner glove and a Fluoropolymer barrier film 3 exhaust valves attached sock boots with boot flaps 1 5 waist belt with 3 belt looks sewn inside and sealed Includes aluminized fiberglass overcover model 22647 storage bag and Onguard Hazmax EZ Fit or regular boots 80655 Interceptor Ensemble Fully encapsulated rear entry vapor protective suit Level A expanded back sealed seams inside and out 48 zipper double storm flap with hook and loop 2 layer faceshield 10 mil Teflon 40 mil PVC ONEGlove Hazmat glove which has a Kevlar outer glove Nomex inner glove and a Fluoropolymer barrier film 3 exhaust valves attached sock boots with boots flaps 1 5 waist belt with 3 belt loops sewn inside and sealed Includes aluminized fiberglass overcover model Number 22657 storage bag and Onguard Hazmax EZ Fit or regular boots 80645W Interceptor Ensemble Fully encapsulated front
38. one each suit will need to be visually marked on the outer side For Training Use Only so that all person nel will notice it has been down graded Decontamination Chemical Standard 1910 120 states that a decontamination procedure shall be developed communicated to employees and implemented before any employees or equipment may enter areas on site where potential for exposure to hazardous substances exists The Environmental Protection Agency considers decontamination to be a complex operation that requires a detailed plan of proce dures Actual decontamination procedures must be developed by those with full information on the type and level of the contaminant Consult the Materials Safety Data Sheet for the hazardous substance you are working with After decontamination suits may be hand washed using warm wa ter and a mild detergent see Cleaning Instructions in this manual Appropriate equipment should be worn during these activities to prevent contact with any residual contamination After washing suits should be rinsed well with warm water and hung away from intense heat or sunlight to dry Before reuse a qualified health pro fessional must determine that an adequate level of decontamination has been achieved Level A suits are economically priced limited use garments and not designed for multiple wash and decontamination Chemical suits which become contaminated with toxic chemicals or show signs of physica
39. subsidiaries or divisions Seller shall not be liable for injury loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use or inability to use the product Before using user shall be solely responsible for determining the suit ability of the product for its intended use and user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith Safety and permeation data for Lakeland protective clothing is available upon request As in almost all instances we do not know and cannot contact end users of our products it is therefore incumbent upon safety distributors to distribute to the end users both Lakeland s and the fabric manufac turer s safety and permeation data and other safety and use informa tion as updated Such data does not attempt to address all of the safety issues associated with improper selection of a garment for the foreseeable application use without adequate training disregard of any warnings and instructions supplied by us or the fabric manufac turer and failure to maintain and inspect the garments Users should discontinue using our garments immediately if they become torn or abraded to avoid potential exposure to hazardous chemicals Lake land and its divisions protective garments are intended to be used only in conjunction with an organized safety protection program the requirements of all regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA and the requirements of OSHA Safety and Health Stand
40. suit users must promptly notify Lakeland of any claim whether based on contract negligence strict liability or otherwise This manual gives a general description of Lakeland s Level A chemical suit and NFPA complete ensembles While some uses and perfor mance capabilities are described under no circumstances should the product be used except by qualified trained personnel in accordance with all OSHA training and other NFPA and NIOSH regulations and not until the instructions labels or other literature accompanying this product have been carefully read and understood and the precau tions set forth therein followed Only they contain the complete and detailed information concerning this product Any person who reads this manual and is still uncertain about how to safely operate or ser vice this suit should contact Lakeland Industries for more information at 1 800 645 9291 All Lakeland level A B and C chemical and NFPA ensembles are manu factured and sold by Lakeland s Chemical Clothing Divisions a wholly owned division of Lakeland Industries Inc H WARRANTY The following is made in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied including without limitation implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose seller s only obligation shall be replace such products proved to be defective because of workmanship This warranty does not extend to raw ma terials and components supplied to Lakeland or any of its
41. te zipper lightly with paraffin which is readily available in most grocery stores Parrafin should be applied lightly to the inner and outer ele ments After cycling the fastener several times the excess flakes should be removed Do not use s sticky lubricant which could gather and hold particles of dirt grease or contaminant Garment should be stored with the fastener open Check that there are no splits cracks or deep scratches Check glove integrity PVC ring quality of rubber bands tightness of metal ring Check for freedom from obstructions and dirt if replacement of valves are needed send back to Lakeland for replacement Visually check for any split seams tears or separations of material Follow procedures out lined under Testing Please mark log according to your findings Date and sign so that the status of the suit will be known at all times Test Kit Part Numbers 00010 00011 RM 5031 RM 5021 RM 5049 RM 5007 Wg RM 5020 RM 5008 2 iy Resear RM 5005 CO aae MSat E RM 5010 A RO w i St My Vo _ RM 5030 eee r RM 5014 RM 5021 RM 5018 RM 5012 Part Part Number Description Number Description RM 5001 Brass quick disconnect 1 4 x 1 4 RM 5021 Quick connect 1 4 with MPT RM 5002 Brass reducer female 1 4 x 1 4 RM 5022 Instruction sheet RM 5003 Brass cross 1 4 FPT RM 5023 Supplementary instruction sheet RM 5004 Brass nipple 1 4 RM
42. ts neutralizers etc Training makes workers aware of the potential hazards they may encounter and provides the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work with minimal risk to their safety and health The employer must develop a training program for all employees exposed to safety and health hazards when working with hazardous chemicals or working in hazardous waste operations Both supervi sors and workers must be trained to recognize and prevent hazards to select care for and use respirators properly as well as other types of personal protective equipment to understand engineer ing controls and their use to proper decontamination procedures to understand the emergency response plan medical surveillance requirements confined space entry procedures spill containment program and any appropriate work practices Workers must also know the names of personnel and their alternates responsible for site safety and health Employees at all sites must not perform any work in or around haz ardous waste operations or sites unless they have been trained to the level required by their job function and responsibility and have been certified by their instructor as having the necessary training All emergency responders must receive refresher training suffi cient to maintain or demonstrate competency annually Employee training requirements are further defined by the nature of the work e g temporary emergency response personnel firef
43. us liquid chemical splash or deluge Do not wade through liquid pools of hazardous chemicals if it is not necessary Direct liquid chemical exposure to the ensemble should be as limited as possible If exposed to direct splash or a deluge of hazardous chemicals leave the area immediately and decontaminate SUPPLIED AIR LINE APPLICATIONS To connect to an external supplied air line system encapsulating garments must be equipped with the appropriate NIOSH approved garment pass through This pass through connection should not be relied upon as an anchor for a tether Excess pull on this fitting may result in permanent damage to the garment AVOID SUFFOCATION Do not attempt to wear a totally encapsulating chemical protective garment without supplied fresh air This applies to vapor protective Level A and totally encapsulating Level B garments Air may be sup plied to the wearer by a self contained breathing apparatus SCBA supplied breathing air line Air purifying respirators APR cannot be worn with totally encapsulating vapor protective Level A or liquid protective Level B ensembles Air purifying respirators APR cannot be worn under separate protec tive hoods that extend below the clavicle Powered air purifying respirators PAPR cannot be worn with totally encapsulating vapor protective Level A or liquid protective Level B ensembles PAPR s can be worn with ensembles utilizing separate hoods if the configuratio
44. wear thermal underwear to help stay warm Under extreme condi tions the lens may fog up Carry a clean cloth with you to wipe the lens from the inside Anti fog agents can be purchased from most local stores Lakeland Industries does not sell or apply any agents to the suit lens For zipper lubes see Maintenance and Repairs for more information gt 9 gt 10 Donning Procedure Good safety practices require an assistant to help you don and doff the suit This is easier and quicker and you will avoid stumbling or tripping which may result in personal injury or damage to the suit Follow these steps in putting on the suit 1 10 Make sure the suit has been visually inspected air pressure tested and is free from defects Also make sure the correct suit has been selected for the intended use Underclothing should be worn under the chemical suit As a minimum a long sleeve shirt and long pants or long under wear are recommended Remove all personal affects which might result in damage to the suit e g pens badges jewelry etc Remove shoes Most boots don t allow street shoes Lakeland s NFPA approved boots do not Tuck pant cuff into socks to make donning of suit legs and sock boot easier If using a SCBA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus check the level of air complete all connections make all adjust ments in accordance with the manufacturer s procedures Do not put the f
45. ysical perfor mance requirements of the standard All chemical gloves must be present in compliant ensembles It is the user s responsibility to verify that the glove will provide adequate barrier and physical performance for the intended task User supplied head protection NON COMPLIANT GARMENTS LEVEL A AND LIQUID SPLASH PROTECTIVE Separate user supplied full face respiratory protection such as 1 an open circuit self contained breathing apparatus SCBA 2 an external breathing air supply air line system with garment pass through and escape bottle Air purifying respirators APR cannot be worn with totally encapsulating vapor protective Level A or liquid protec tive Level B ensembles Air purifying respirators APR can be worn under protective hoods that extend below the clavicle Powered air purifying respirators PAPR cannot be worn with totally encapsulating vapor protective Level A or liq uid protective Level B garments PAPR s can be worn under separate protective hoods if the configuration provides adequate ventilation at the intake of the unit and the unit is adequately protected from contamination Separate user supplied protective footwear Many but not all Lakeland chemical protective garments have socks made of garment material These socks must be worn inside the protective footwear These socks are not suitable as outer footwear These garments may also be equipped with outer boot
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