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182 Healthcare: Ethylene Oxide Safety
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Hierarchy of Controls

Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE) should also be used when ethylene oxide hazards are not well-controlled. Your employer is required to provide you with the necessary PPE, such as gloves and other appropriate protective clothing required to prevent skin contact with EtO.

The following image takes a closer look at the different types of PPE used to provide protection from exposure.

PPE for use with ethylene oxide exposure PPE for use with ethylene oxide exposure PPE for use with ethylene oxide exposure

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

1-7. What should a worker do if their skin becomes contaminated by ethylene oxide?