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Development of a Comprehensive Approach to Chemical Protective Clothing Use Pages: 7 Published: Jan 1988
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View License Agreement Chemical protective clothing (CPC) is a “last line of defense.” As such, proper selection and use are essential to the safety and health of the wearer. A comprehensive approach to CPC selection and use should include at least eight key elements. They are: (1) assessing the need; (2) determination of the level and type of chemical and physical protection required through a hazard assessment of the proposed task; (3) proper selection based on the hazard assessment; (4) lab and field validation of the effectiveness of the selection; (5) establishment of reuse and decontamination guidelines; (6) worker and supervisory training in the use and limitations of the selected equipment; (7) establishment of a routine inspection, maintenance, and repair program; and (8) development of a management audit scheme to assure all elements of the CPC selection process are being properly followed. Chemical protective clothing can be an effective hazard control measure; however, the protection provided will only be as efficacious as the quality of the methodology or program utilized for its proper selection, use, and maintenance. | ||
