unit six chemical protective clothing and equipment (cpc&e)
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Unit SixUnit Six
Chemical Protective Clothing Chemical Protective Clothing and Equipment (CPC&E)and Equipment (CPC&E)
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ObjectivesObjectives
Identify classification components of Chemical Identify classification components of Chemical Protective Clothing and Equipment (CPC&E)Protective Clothing and Equipment (CPC&E)
Discuss the factors that contribute to the selection Discuss the factors that contribute to the selection CPC&ECPC&E
Discuss the four levels of protectionDiscuss the four levels of protection Cite basic steps in donning and doffing a level C Cite basic steps in donning and doffing a level C
chemical protective clothingchemical protective clothing State basic steps in donning and doffing an air-State basic steps in donning and doffing an air-
purifying respiratorpurifying respirator List key procedures involved in the inspection of List key procedures involved in the inspection of
CPC&ECPC&E
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Chemical Protective Clothing & Chemical Protective Clothing & Equipment (CPC&E)Equipment (CPC&E)
Chemical Protective Clothing and Equipment Chemical Protective Clothing and Equipment (CPC&E) is worn to prevent harmful chemicals or (CPC&E) is worn to prevent harmful chemicals or agents from contacting:agents from contacting: Skin and eyes, and Skin and eyes, and Respiratory SystemRespiratory System
Provides a barrier between the body and chemicalProvides a barrier between the body and chemical Chemicals can have detrimental effects on skin and Chemicals can have detrimental effects on skin and
respiratory system during contactrespiratory system during contact Chemicals can affect target organs or organ Chemicals can affect target organs or organ
systemssystems
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Classification ComponentsClassification Components
CPC Classified by: Style, Protective Materials; and CPC Classified by: Style, Protective Materials; and Single-useSingle-use
Styles:Styles: Fully Encapsulating Chemical Protective (FECP) SuitFully Encapsulating Chemical Protective (FECP) Suit Non-encapsulating Chemical Protective (NECP) SuitNon-encapsulating Chemical Protective (NECP) Suit
Protective Materials:Protective Materials: Elastomers (plastic-like) materials, stretches, etc.Elastomers (plastic-like) materials, stretches, etc. Non-elastomers, non-stretchable fabricsNon-elastomers, non-stretchable fabrics
Single-use: Disposable garments, inexpensiveSingle-use: Disposable garments, inexpensive
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EPA Levels of ProtectionEPA Levels of Protection
Four levels of protection: A, B, C, and DFour levels of protection: A, B, C, and D Selection is based upon required protection neededSelection is based upon required protection needed Disposal chemical protective clothing isDisposal chemical protective clothing is
First choice and better alternativeFirst choice and better alternative
Types of chemical protective gloves are:Types of chemical protective gloves are: Neoprene, Nitrile, PVC, and RubberNeoprene, Nitrile, PVC, and Rubber
OSHA regulations require employee training before OSHA regulations require employee training before useuse
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Level A ProtectionLevel A Protection
Level A - Highest level Level A - Highest level of respiratory protection:of respiratory protection: SCBA; orSCBA; or Air line with an escape Air line with an escape
provisionprovision
Highest level of skin Highest level of skin protection protection
FECP (vapor tight) suit FECP (vapor tight) suit
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Level B ProtectionLevel B Protection
Level B - Highest level Level B - Highest level of respiratory of respiratory protection:protection: SCBA; orSCBA; or Air line with escape Air line with escape
provisionprovision
Lessor skin protectionLessor skin protection NECP suitNECP suit
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Level C ProtectionLevel C Protection
Level C - Level C - Lesser level of Lesser level of respirator protectionrespirator protection Air-purifying respirator,Air-purifying respirator, PAPRPAPR With appropriate With appropriate
cartridges or filter cartridges or filter elementselements
Same skin protection Same skin protection as level Bas level B
NECP SuitNECP Suit
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Level D ProtectionLevel D Protection
Level D:Level D: No respiratory or skin No respiratory or skin
protectionprotection Designed to be worn in the Designed to be worn in the
clean areaclean area
Scrub suit, cap, gown, Scrub suit, cap, gown, mask, eye protection, mask, eye protection, gloves, and rubber shoe gloves, and rubber shoe covering, where covering, where applicableapplicable
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Performance RequirementsPerformance Requirements
Chemical ResistanceChemical Resistance StrengthStrength FlexibilityFlexibility Thermal LimitsThermal Limits CleanabilityCleanability LifetimeLifetime VisibilityVisibility CostCost
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Chemical Resistance TermsChemical Resistance Terms
Degradation --- Results from Chemical ReactionDegradation --- Results from Chemical Reaction Penetration --- Leakage Due to Design FaultsPenetration --- Leakage Due to Design Faults Permeation --- A Chemical Liquid or vapor has Moved Permeation --- A Chemical Liquid or vapor has Moved
Through the Protective Materials on a Molecular LevelThrough the Protective Materials on a Molecular Level
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PermeationPermeation
Contact of Chemical at Outside SurfaceContact of Chemical at Outside Surface Diffusion of Chemical Through MaterialDiffusion of Chemical Through Material Chemical Passes Through to the Inside SurfaceChemical Passes Through to the Inside Surface
Material or Fabric
Chemical Chemical
Outer Surface Inside Surface