Doffing the Garment
1. If the garment has been contaminated or suspected of being contaminated, the wearer
should continue to use his respirator until the garment has been doffed and removed.
2. An assistant should help the wearer doff the garment after field decontamination. If the
garment has been contaminated, the assistant should wear protective clothing and
respiratory equipment.
3. While the wearer stands, the assistant should open the closure and peel the garment down
and away from the wearer’s shoulders. The assistant should help the wearer remove his
arms from the sleeves. External airlines should be disconnected from the garment and
from the wearer's respirator, while the wearer switches to his escape bottle.
4. Lower the garment below the hips and sit down. Have the assistant remove the boots, pull
the garment off the legs and remove the garment to a remote location.
5. Once the garment has been removed, the wearer can doff the respiratory face piece and
harness.
Decontamination and Cleaning of Chemical and Biological Contamination
Decontamination Solutions
Do not use any oxidative, corrosive or reactive decontamination solutions with this garment.
The only decontamination solutions to use with this garment are water and mild, household
dishwashing liquid.
Field Decontamination
The purpose of field decontamination is to allow the wearer to doff the garment without being
harmed by contaminants on the garment surface. Garments that have been exposed to or that
are suspected to have been exposed to chemical or biological contamination should be field
decontaminated before doffing. Additional cleaning, decontamination, a full visual inspection
and a pressure test are required before a garment may be reused.
1. Leave the hot zone with adequate air supply for decontamination and removal of the
garment. The wearer should continue to wear the respirator until the garment has been
completely doffed and removed from the area.
2. If the garment has been exposed or is suspected to have been exposed, thoroughly scrub
the garment using household dishwashing liquid and soft scrub brushes, followed by a
thorough rinsing in water.
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