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• Put on disposable chemical protective coveralls • Put on chemical protective boots and tape the coverall legs to the boots (using duct tape). • Put on chemical protective gloves. Tape the coveralls over the outer gloves at the wrist. • Don respirator if required, and perform pressure tests. • Put on hood or head covering, if applicable. • Put on remaining protective equipment, such as hardhat. One person shall remain in the contamination reduction zone to assist personnel entering the exclusion zone, and to check that each person entering this zone has the proper protective equipment. No persons shall be allowed to enter an exclusion zone improperly attired. Doffing Procedures Whenever a person leaves an exclusion zone,the following decontamination sequence will be followed: • Upon entering the Contamination Reduction Zone, stow miscellaneous equipment in designated bins. • Rinse contaminated mud and debris from boots or remove boot covers. • Clean reusable protective equipment. • Remove protective garments, equipment, and respirator. All disposable clothing should be placed in plastic bags and labeled as contaminated waste. • Wash hands, face and neck. • Proceed to the clean area and dress. • Clean respirator and prepare for next use. • Proceed to the sign-out point. All disposable equipment, garments, and personal protective equipment shall be bagged into a pair of 6 mil plastic bags and properly labeled for disposal. NOTE: If showers are not required at the spill site,the employee shall shower immediately upon arriving at his/her home. Selection Matrix The level of personal protective will be based upon planned site activities, observed hazards, and supplemental air monitoring data. When the assessment of the work environment depends on laboratory analysis of samples collected, then the selection of PPE must be made by the Health and Safety Officer using his/her professional judgment of possible or expected exposures. PPE SELECTION MATRIX 19