Level D Clothing

What Does Level D Clothing Mean?

Level D clothing is a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) that provides the lowest level of protection and is used when contamination is merely a nuisance, rather than a health risk. PPE is divided into four categories (levels A through D) based on the degree of protection they provide. Level D provides the lowest level of protection.

Safeopedia Explains Level D Clothing

Level D clothing offers the minimum level of protection against contamination, and is generally only used for nuisance contamination.

Level D clothing includes:

• Coveralls

• Gloves

• Chemical resistant boots, shoes with steel toe and shank

• Safety glasses or goggles

• Hard hat

• Escape mask and face shield