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Guidelines on the Use of PPE Against Chemical Hazards
Table 8: Summary of Minimum Indicators for PPE Replacement
PPE type Minimum Indicators for Replacement
Safety helmet Broken/severed crown strap; cracked/broken safety helmet;
severed chin strap
Safety glasses/ Scratches on the lens, blurred or fogged lens that inhibits user
goggles vision; loose frame that led to safety glasses falling off
Face shield Scratches on the lens, blurred or fogged lens that inhibits user
vision; attachment not in good condition
Disposable/ Disability and difficulty to breathe or restrained air movement in
Maintenance and out for the user
free respirator
Reusable Disability and difficulty to breathe or restrained air movement in
respirator, half- and out for the user due to stuffy filters; gas/vapour smell going
mask and full- through due to incorrect use of cartridges; leakages to exhalation
face valve; leakages to the respirator face-piece found through positive
or negative pressure test
Supplied air Disability and difficulty to breathe or restrained air movement in
system and out for the user; leakages to exhaust valve; leakages to the
respirator face-piece found through positive or negative pressure
test; inadequate compressed air
Apron/chemical Leakages, deterioration or torn chemical suit allowing liquid
suit chemicals, acids or caustic to seep through
Chemical Leakages, deterioration or torn chemical suit allowing
resistance liquid/gas/vapour of chemicals, acids or caustic to seep through
gloves
Safety shoes Wear and tear or slippery sole; damage and deterioration to safety
shoes
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