uvex Donning and Doffing PPE – Chemical Protection Clothing Type 5/6
?A guide to donning and doffing uvex chemical suits safely (type 5/6). Learn the proper technique to stay safe!
If you wear personal protective equipment (ppe), you minimize the risk of accidents at work. But safety is only guaranteed when you pay attention to the correct order and proper execution of dressing and undressing. uvex safety explains the procedure step by step.
Preparation
?Before you don the disposable protective suit
1. Select your chemical suit size
2. Ensure suitability according to the purpose of the ppe
3. Inspect the protective suit for damage
4. Refer to the manual
Donning the ppe?
1. Tuck trousers into the sock
2. Put on the suit
3. Put on boots and tuck them into suit
4. Put arms through sleeves
5. Zip up to the chest
6. Fit respiratory protection
7. Put on safety eyewear
8. Put on the hood
9. Zip up the suit
10. Adhere to the front flap
11. Put on hand protection
12. Put finger through straps
13. Check the fit
Removing the ppe
1. Open the flap and unzip
2. Turn while turning the coverall
3. Remove gloves with sleeves
4. Roll down removing boots with coverall
5. Remove eyewear and respiratory protection