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LLNL-AM-428479 <br /> Table A-1. Personal Protective Equipment Guidelines* <br /> Waste Examples of <br /> Category Waste Gloves Protective Clothing Respirator(see note) <br /> Acid Mineral acid Silvershield or Full-body, chemically Full-face,air-purifying <br /> waste (sulf uric acid, Safety- resistant, protective respirator with GME-H <br /> hydrochloric acid, 4-H gloves coveralls(Chemrel or cartridges*** <br /> hydrobromicacid); under neo-prene equivalent)andlatexor <br /> organic acid or nitrile neoprene boots,or <br /> PVC**or polyethylene <br /> booties <br /> Chromic acid Silvershield or Full-body, chemically Full-face,air-purifying <br /> Safety- resistant, protective respirator with GME-H <br /> 4-H gloves coveralls(Chemrel or cartridges*** <br /> under neo-prene equivalent)and latex or <br /> or nitrile neoprene boots,or <br /> PVC**or polyethylene <br /> booties <br /> Perchloric acid Call LLNL Fire Department at extension 911,or use the call sign <br /> "MIKE"if using a handheld radio. <br /> **** Hydrofluoric acid Call LLNL Fire Department at extension 911,or use the call sign <br /> "MIKE"if using a handheld radio. <br /> Aqueous Spent photo Neoprene or Polyethylene-coated full- Full-face,air-purifying <br /> waste chemical, rinse nitrile body Tyvek coveralls or respirator with GME-H <br /> waters, spent full-body, chemically cartridges*** <br /> plating solutions, resistant, protective <br /> machine coolants coveralls(Chemrel or <br /> equivalent)and latex or <br /> neoprene boots,or <br /> PVC**or polyethylene <br /> booties <br /> Caustic Sodium hydroxide, Silvershield or Full-body, chemically Full-face air-purifying <br /> waste potassium Safety- resistant, protective respirator with GME-H <br /> hydroxide, calcium 4-H gloves coveralls(Chemrel or cartridges*** <br /> hydroxide under neo- equivalent)and latex or <br /> prene or nitrile neoprene boots,or <br /> PVC**or polyethylene <br /> booties <br /> Ammonia Silvershield or Full-body, chemically Full-face air-purifying <br /> Safety- resistant, protective respiratorwith <br /> 4-H gloves coveralls(Chemrel or ammonia cartridge <br /> under neo- equivalent)and latex or <br /> prene or nitrile neoprene boots,or <br /> PVC**or polyethylene <br /> booties <br /> * This equipment is available at the LLNL Main Site and/or Site 300, and not necessarily available <br /> at each WAA. Refer to Appendix D of the Site-specific Plan to determine availability of <br /> equipment. Contact the Industrial Hygienist prior to initiating cleanup to verify the adequacy of <br /> equipment and required PPE for a specific spill. <br /> ** Polyvinyl chloride. <br /> *** Note: Personnel who intend to use a respirator must first be medically certified and fit-tested. Respirators are <br /> only issued after an evaluation by an Industrial Hygienist or Health Physicist. <br /> **** If Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)comes in contact with the skin or eyes, flush with water for a minimum of 15 <br /> minutes, rub calcium gluconate directly on affected skin areas, and immediately contact Health Services or <br /> dial 911, or(925) 447-6880 if calling from off-site. If using a handheld radio, contact the Central Alarm <br /> Services using the call sign "MIKE." <br /> S300 WAA Contingency Plan A2 September2018 <br />