PPE Selection Guide - UCLA - Environment, Health & Safety
PPE Selection Guide - UCLA - Environment, Health & Safety
PPE Selection Guide - UCLA - Environment, Health & Safety
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Applicable <strong>PPE</strong> Specific type (example) Characteristics Applications<br />
Heavy chemical<br />
resistant gloves<br />
(cont.)<br />
Insulated gloves<br />
Wire mesh gloves<br />
Chemical resistant<br />
apron<br />
Butyl/Silver Shield gloves<br />
and apron<br />
Terrycloth autoclave gloves<br />
Cryogen gloves<br />
Rubber-coated wash apron<br />
Neoprene apron and sleeves<br />
Extra chemical and<br />
mechanical protection<br />
Heat resistant<br />
Water resistant or<br />
water proof, protection<br />
against ultra-cold<br />
temperatures<br />
Cut resistant<br />
Chemical splash<br />
protection, good<br />
abrasion resistance<br />
Chemical resistant,<br />
tear resistant<br />
Same as butyl and<br />
Viton II gloves, added<br />
mechanical protection,<br />
hazardous material<br />
spills<br />
Working with hot liquids<br />
and equipment, open<br />
flames, oil bath<br />
Cryogenic liquids<br />
handling<br />
Working with sharp<br />
tools or equipment<br />
Working with apparatus<br />
under pressure, air or<br />
water reactive<br />
chemicals, large<br />
volumes of corrosive<br />
liquids<br />
Water or air reactive<br />
chemicals, large<br />
volumes of corrosive<br />
liquids, small to large<br />
volumes of acutely<br />
toxic corrosives<br />
Jan 2012 -2- <strong>PPE</strong> <strong>Selection</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>
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