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665 HAZWOPER for General Site Workers VI
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Full Body Protection

Blast and Fragmentation Suits

Blast and fragmentation vests and clothing, bomb blankets, and bomb carriers.

Blast Suit
Worker dressed in full body blast suit
  • Provides some protection against very small detonations. Bomb blankets and baskets can help redirect a blast.
  • Does not provide hearing protection.

Radiation-Contamination Protective Suits

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.

  • Protects from flash fires.
  • Adds bulk and may exacerbate heat stress problems and impair mobility.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-4. Radiation-contamination protective suits do NOT protect against _____.