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Chemical Protective Clothing
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- DVD (VHS avail.)
Learn to select and use chemical protective clothing to match the threat.
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"Chemical Protective Clothing" discusses performance standards for vapor protective suits, liquid splash protective suits and support function protective garments, the three levels of protection approved by the National Fire Protection Association, and explains the factors which determine selection of a suit. It also lists the key components of a chemical protective clothing ensemble and discusses appropriate properties of each. The concepts of permeation, penetration and degradation as they relate to fabrics are explained, as well as methods for detecting signs of suit failure. The viewer is taught the correct procedure for donning and doffing CPC and for decontamination. The importance of medical monitoring is stressed, and the various types of heat-related illnesses described.
Other topics covered include limitations of CPC, EPA levels of protection, inspecting and testing of garments, proper storage and maintenance of garments and record keeping. (29 minutes)
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