Level B Clothing

What Does Level B Clothing Mean?

Level B clothing is a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) that is chosen when the highest level of respiratory protection is required, but a lower level of skin protection. PPE is divided into four categories (levels A through D) based on the degree of protection they provide. Level B provides the second-highest level of protection.

Safeopedia Explains Level B Clothing

Level B clothing includes:

• Positive pressure full-face piece with self-contained breathing apparatus

• Hooded chemical-resistant suit

• Coveralls

• Chemical resistant inner and outer gloves

• Steel toed, shanked, chemical resistant boots and boot covers

• Hard hat and face shield

Level B clothing is worn in the following environments:

• When oxygen is less than 19.5 percent

• Atmospheric criteria do not allow the use of an air purifying respirator

• Severe inhalation hazard is present

• There is no severe skin hazard