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:
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Coveralls
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Gloves
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Chemical resistant boots, shoes with steel toe and shank
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Safety glasses or goggles
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Hard hat
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Escape mask and face shield