9 Steps For Perfect PPE Safety

Humans have an instinct to protect themselves against various types of hazards. In pre-historic times humans covered themselves to stay protected against the unforgiving elements of nature. During wars, we protect ourselves with battle armor and we wear safety gear while playing competitive sports. Industrial workers protect themselves with mandated Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) . Every time there is a pandemic or epidemic outbreak – be it SARS, Ebola, Swine flu, Yellow fever, or the recent COVID-19 – healthcare professionals and the critical care workforce wears PPE kits. These Personal Protection Equipment suits are highly specialized protective garments and clothing that have been around for about 60 years and provide life-saving protection barriers against a range and variety of threats. Protective suits are created from artificial/man-made textiles that protect humans from external hazards, like chemicals, gases, biological agents, fire, heat, and mechanical injuries to name a few. The main purpose of a protective suit is to provide a barrier between hazard & wearer. Similarly, basic functionality and wearer comfort is also important.

DuPont invests a lot of research in creating garments that are light-weight, breathable, have ease of mobility, and above all provide an unbreachable barrier against the specific hazard. A superior protective garment needs to be able to provide safety, comfort, and efficiency.

Protective clothing is a comprehensive field, and a lot of industries depend on them to keep their workforce safe. Each industry has its unique set of hazards and therefore requires a customized solution. DuPont provides a wide range of protection solutions with Tyvek? , Tychem? , Nomex? , and Kevlar? which are effective against specific hazards and dangers.

Known for the ease of use in donning and doffing, proper garment design, flexibility, and simple care and maintenance make DuPont garments extremely dependable protective suits around the world. Excellent wearability, reliable protection, light-weight nature, and durability ensure that the at-risk workforce trusts DuPont to keep them safe while performing their duty.

Protective coveralls are designed to keep you safe from liquid and solid chemicals, oils, non-toxic liquids, airborne particles, clouds of dust, fibers, and other toxic and non-toxic hazards and irritants in your working environment. PPE is essential to protect manpower in various occupational hazards, to prevent human contamination of the surroundings, and to provide critical time to escape to safety in the event of any unfortunate accident. However, just wearing any PPE does not guarantee protection; numerous aspects must be considered to ensure that the suit you select will provide the essential amount of protection.

DuPont 9-Step Guide to Garment Selection

With so many different PPE’s in the market, how do you know which one is right for you? Every selection should begin with hazard identification, and risk analysis to determine minimum levels of protection needed to assess the hazard toxicity (chemicals, non-hazardous liquids, radiation, etc). One needs to check the length of exposure and the level of protection required for more detailed risk analysis, so it is easier to decide which PPE suit is to be used.

Following are critical elements that need to be considered while choosing a protective garment:

? Barrier protection (penetration and permeation)

? ?Durability (garment robustness Fabric & Seam strength)

? Quality (of the garment material, zipper, seams, comfort, size and fit)

? Convenience (ergonomically designed garments)

? Cost (although it is not recommended to make a decision based solely on price)

? Tests and utilization (once a garment has been analyzed for the requirements, it is advised to perform an in-use test under real working conditions)

Not only is choosing the right size important for safety, but it's also important for comfort. The improper size can be fatal; if it's too large, it can become stuck in production machinery; if it's too small, it can rip or restrict movement significantly. You must select a coverall that not only provides adequate protection but also fits the individual correctly.

DuPont places great importance on enhancing the fit and protection of protective coveralls. Our coveralls are made to fit better, move more freely, and, most importantly, provide improved protection.

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