Personal Protective Equipment

Question 1

In terms of chemical suits what is degradation?

Answer 1

Physical damage, changes and deterioration caused by exposure to chemicals.

Question 2

What is permeation?

Answer 2

Molecular movement of a chemical through a suit.

Question 3

The amount of time it takes for a chemical to get through from the outside of a suit to the inside of a suit is?

Answer 3

Breakthrough Time

Question 4

What does a SCBA do?

Answer 4

Provides atmospheric air.

Question 5

A simple or basic definition of a level B chemical protective suit is?

Answer 5

Maximum amount of respiratory protection and lesser skin protection (splash protection).

Question 6

A simple or basic definition of a level A chemical protective suit is?

Answer 6

Maximum amount of respiratory protection and maximum skin protection.

Question 7

What is the most important factor when selecting a chemical protective suit?

Answer 7

Chemical compatability.