PPE,

Clothing

Here are some clothing terms that may be different from everyday terminology.

Face Shield
Hood
Jacket
Coat
Pants

Bib Overall

Apron
Coveralls
Splash Suit (more later)
Full body encapsulating suit (more later)
(All per , Guidelines for the Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing, ©ACGIH.)

Eye protection

Go to the North site and look at some examples of eye protection. Check the "goggles" and "face shields" pages. Note that these are to protect the eye from objects. Some will also protect against chemical splashes. They will not protect the eyes from gases or vapors.

 

 

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