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o Boots, steel toe and shank, chemical resistant. <br />• Level D protection is primarily a work uniform and is used for nuisance contamination <br />only. It requires only coveralls and safety shoes/boots. Other PPE is based upon the <br />situation (types of gloves, etc.). It should not be worn on any site where respiratory or <br />skin hazards exist. <br />too of page <br />Types of Protection <br />There are many types of protective equipment, each with specific applications and use <br />requirements. Information on common elements of the PPE ensemble include: <br />• Respiratory <br />Responders should use appropriate respirators to protect against adverse health <br />effects caused by breathing contaminated air. <br />• NIOSH Respirators Guidance (CDC/NIOSH) <br />• Eye & Face <br />o Eye and face protection should protect responders from the hazards of flying <br />fragments, hot sparks, and chemical splashes. <br />• NIOSH Eye Safety Guidance (CDC/NIOSH) <br />• Skin <br />o Skin protection should be used when responders may be exposed to harmful <br />substances. <br />• NIOSH Protective Clothing & Ensembles Guidance (CDC/NIOSH) <br />• Noise <br />o Earplugs or earmuffs can help prevent damage to hearing. Exposure to high noise <br />levels can cause irreversible hearing loss or impairment as well as physical and <br />psychological stress. <br />• NIOSH Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention Guidance (CDC/NIOSH) <br />top ofoage RECEIVED <br />ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH <br />DEPARTMENT <br />