List of protective equipment when handling substances requiring preparation for accidents C
Main functions
Type 4 protective clothing for chemicals
- Protection from hazardous liquids or aerosols
Characteristics
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(Definition) Protective clothing that protects the wearer from liquids or aerosols
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Even if the hood, gloves, boots, face shield, and respirator are connected, they must have the same protective performance.
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Separate chemical protective gloves and boots are required
Half-face respirator
Main functions
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A mask that covers the nose and mouth of the wearer
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It should be worn with safety glasses
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The respirator cartridge should be selected in consideration of handled materials.
Characteristics
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It is desirable to select a respirator in consideration of the hazardousness of the material being handled or work situation.
Respirator cartridge
Brown
Respirator cartridge for organic compounds
cyclohexane, dimethyl ether, and isobutane
Gray
Respirator cartridge for halogens
Gray
Respirator cartridge for sulfurous acid
Gray
Respirator cartridge for ammonia
Yellow
Respirator cartridge for sulfurous acid
Green
Respirator cartridge for ammonia
chlorine gas or steam
hydrogen sulfide gas
hydrogen cyanide gas
sulfurous acid gas
ammonia gas
Respirator cartridge for composites or multiple substances. For a respirator cartridge with multiple uses, all colors of the target substances are indicated (in two layers), and for a respirator cartridge, all colors of the target substances in addition to the white color are indicated (two layers).
Chemical protective gloves
Main functions
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They protect the hands of the wearer from the risk of contact with organic solvents and acids/alkaline chemicals.
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Gloves that combine water resistance and chemical resistance
Characteristics
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Whether the certification for chemical protective equipment as shown in the figure has been obtained in accordance with the "Notification of Safety Certification for Protective Equipment" of the Ministry of Employment and Labor needs to be checked.
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Whether they have the protective performance suitable for handled substances needs to be checked.
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They need to be discarded immediately if any holes or tears are found before use.
