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Alat Pelindung Diri (PPE)

CHEMICAL
Personal protective equipment is divided into four categories based on the degree of protection
afforded.

 Level A protection should be worn when the highest level of respiratory, skin, eye and
mucous membrane protection is needed. A typical Level A ensemble includes:
o Positive pressure (pressure demand), self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
(NIOSH approved), or positive-pressure supplied air respirator with escape
SCBA.
o Fully encapsulating chemical protective suit.
o Gloves, inner, chemical resistant.
o Gloves, outer, chemical resistant.
o Boots, chemical resistant, steel toe and shank; (depending on suit boot
construction, worn over or under suit boot.)
 Level B protection should be selected when the highest level of respiratory protection is
needed, but a lesser level of skin and eye protection is needed. Level B protection is the
minimum level recommended on initial site entries until the hazards have been further
identified and defined by monitoring, sampling, and other reliable methods of analysis,
and equipment corresponding with those findings utilized. A typical Level B ensemble
includes:
o Positive-pressure (pressure-demand), self-contained breathing apparatus (NIOSH
approved), or positive-pressure supplied air respirator with escape SCBA.
o Chemical resistant clothing (overalls and long-sleeved jacket, coveralls, hooded
two-piece chemical splash suit, disposable chemical resistant coveralls.)
o Gloves, outer, chemical resistant.
o Gloves, inner, chemical resistant.
o Boots, outer, chemical resistant, steel toe and shank.
 Level C protection should be selected when the type of airborne substance is known,
concentration measured, criteria for using air-purifying respirators met, and skin and eye
exposure is unlikely. Periodic monitoring of the air must be performed. A typical Level C
ensemble includes:
o Full-face or half-mask, air-purifying respirator (NIOSH approved).
o Chemical resistant clothing (one piece coverall, hooded two piece chemical splash
suit, chemical resistant hood and apron, disposable chemical resistant coveralls.)
o Gloves, outer, chemical resistant.
o Gloves, inner, chemical resistant.
o Boots, steel toe and shank, chemical resistant.
 Level D protection is primarily a work uniform and is used for nuisance contamination
only. It requires only coveralls and safety shoes/boots. Other PPE is based upon the
situation (types of gloves, etc.). It should not be worn on any site where respiratory or
skin hazards exist.
What are some other points to
remember about skin and hand protection?
Since there are many hazards, hand protection can be provided in a variety of ways: finger
guards, cots and thimbles, hand pads, mitts, and gloves.

 Choose hand protection that adequately protects from the hazard(s) of a specific job and
adequately meets the specific tasks involved in the job (such as flexibility or dexterity).
 Follow the manufacturer's instructions for care, decontamination, and maintenance of
gloves.
 Be aware that some materials may cause reactions in some workers such as allergies to
latex. Offer alternatives where possible.
 Make sure the gloves fit properly.
 Make sure all exposed skin is covered by gloves. Gloves should be long enough so that
there is no gap between the glove and sleeve.
 Do not wear gloves with metal parts near electrical equipment.
 Do not use worn or torn gloves.
 Clean gloves as instructed by the supplier.
 Inspect and test gloves for defects before using.
 Test all rubber or synthetic gloves for pin holes or leaks by inflating them (see figures
below).
 Know how to remove, and either clean or dispose of used gloves, as appropriate.
Figure 1
Hold cuff as illustrated, with thumbs inside, stretch cuff slightly.

Figure 2
Swing glove outward and over towards the face,
two or three times, trapping air inside.

Figure 3
Squeeze inflated portion of glove with left hand,
causing rubber to expand and magnify any defect.
Figure 4
If large numbers need testing use a compressed air jig.

Figure 5
Double roll cuff over and grip with right hand.

Alat Pelindung Diri yang digunakan untuk kerja chemical handling adalah sebagai berikut:

1. Hand Gloves
2. Safety Glasses
3. Safety Goggles
4. Face Shield
5. Dust Mask
6. Cartridge Respirator
7. Full Face Mask with Cartridge Respirator
8. Safety Boots
9. Apron
10. Full Body Suit

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