Full Body Protection
Blast and Fragmentation Suits
Blast and fragmentation vests and clothing, bomb blankets, and bomb carriers.
- 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 _____.
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