Keywords: Hazardous substance, donnnig PPE, doffing PPE, red ball syndrome, decontamination, size requirements,

How to wear your PPE

Ian Samson | Feature | HSW
01.06.2006

Anyone working with a hazardous substance, whether it is acid, asbestos, sewage or even fine wood dust, probably knows by now they should be wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). But what few realise is that the way they put on (or "don") their PPE can severely limit its ability ...

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