Level C Protection
This level of protection offers the same level of skin protection as level B, but a lower level of respiratory protection.
Donning and Doffing Tychem® 4000 S
Use Level C protection when:
- The atmospheric contaminants, liquid splashes, or other direct contact will not adversely affect any exposed skin.
- The types of air contaminants have been identified, concentrations measured, and a canister is available to remove the contaminant.
- All criteria for the use of air-purifying respirators are met.
- Atmospheric concentration of chemicals does not exceed IDLH levels.
- The atmosphere contains at least 19.5 percent oxygen.
Equipment
The following constitute Level C equipment; it may be used as appropriate.
- full-face or half-mask, air purifying respirators (NIOSH approved)
- hooded chemical-resistant clothing (overalls; two-piece chemical-splash suit; disposable chemical-resistant overalls)
- coveralls1
- gloves, outer, chemical-resistant
- gloves, inner, chemical-resistant
- boots (outer), chemical-resistant steel toe and shank1
- boot-covers, outer, chemical-resistant (disposable)1
- hard hat1
- escape mask1
- face shield1
Footnote 1 Optional, as applicable.
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