Levels of Personal Protection - Level C

Level C PPE is needed in the following situations:

• When any environmental contaminants, liquid splashes, or other chemicals that may come into contact with the skin do not pose a risk upon contact
• When identified air contaminant concentrations have been measured and an air purifying respirator that can remove these contaminants is readily available
• When the area meets other criteria for the use of air-purifying respirators

According to OSHA, the following are Level C equipment and should be used in situations deemed to be in need of Level C equipment:

• Full-face or half-mask, air purifying respirators (NIOSH approved)
• Hooded chemical-resistant clothing (overalls, two-piece chemical-splash suit, disposable chemical-resistant overalls)
• Coveralls
• Gloves, outer, chemical-resistant
• Gloves, inner, chemical-resistant
• Boots (outer), chemical-resistant steel toe and shank
• Boot-covers, outer, chemical-resistant (disposable)
• Hard hat
• Escape mask
• Face shield

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