1. HAZMAT for ED Staff
2012

2. Donning Equipment 3 Major pieces Powered Air Purification Respirator
Hood
Level C Suit

3. PAPR Major Components Belt pack Filters Motor Batteries
Filter Connection
Hose Connection
Filters
Three
Each unit has a belt that is fully adjustable to accommodate all body size
The motor is self contained and water resistant, it can be washed in the shower
Each unit holds two batteries and each slot for a battery should be filled with a battery or a battery cover.
The batteries should last about 6 hours each.
There are three filter covers and there should be a filter on each connection. Do not under any circumstances remove the cover and use without a filter in place
The hose connection has a gray washer. Make sure it is in place before you hook up the air hose.
All the filters we use will provide protection against most if not all the chemicals we may be exposed to.

4. HAZMAT Operations for EMS
PAPR Back pack
On/Off button
Hose Connection
HAZMAT Operations for EMS

5. HAZMAT Operations for EMS
Filter Attachment
Filter Connections
HAZMAT Operations for EMS

6. PAPR Hose Connection Cover Filter Cover
Put each cover on the appropriate area on the PAPR. There are 3 covers to cover the filter threads. There is a single cap to cover the hose connection site.

7. Hood and Hose Connection
Hose Clamp
Hood
Hose
Each hood is a double layer hood. It should be one of the last things put on , and do not put it on until the PAPR is hooked up and running otherwise you will get very hot and sweaty.
Do not tuck it into the suit

8. Hood
The end of the hose should extend in at least a hand width from the end of each tube. Secure it in place with the clamp.

9. Suit Components Level C Tyvek type suit Gloves 2 pairs
Butyl rubber outer gloves
Vinyl inner gloves
Butyl Rubber Boots
Chemically impervious Tape to seal
Boots
Gloves
Zippers

10. General Donning Procedure
Suit: Pull it halfway up and then sit
Boots: Inner boots are part of the suit
Outer boots placed over inner boots
Tape both boots
Put on inner gloves on and then pull suit up and zip
Put on outer gloves and then tape sleeves
Don PAPR

11. HAZMAT Operations for ED Staff
Donning Suit
Put suit on and pull up to your waist
HAZMAT Operations for ED Staff

12. HAZMAT Operations for ED Staff
Donning Suit
Once the suit is pulled up to the waist the wearer can sit down and get assistance putting on the outer suits.
HAZMAT Operations for ED Staff

13. HAZMAT Operations for ED Staff
Donning Suit
Place the outer boot on both feet
HAZMAT Operations for ED Staff

14. Taping Outer Glove to Sleeve
The outer glove should be placed over the sleeve and taped

15. Donning the Hood
Once the suit is completely taped the PAPR should be turned on and the hood placed on. The use of the head gear is optional.

16. Donning the Hood
Make sure the hood is in place over the back so water will cascade down

17. Compete Level C Ensemble

18. Decontaminate Yourself
After you have decontaminated the patients you must decontaminate yourself by taking a quick shower with your full level ensemble on.

19. Showering after decontamination
After completing decontamination each member must shower to remove any contamination. The PAPR’s are water proof so they can get wet. Reach up and grab the handle and rinse off.

20. Doffing the Suit
Once the PAPR is removed Pull the tape covering the front zipper

21. HAZMAT Operations for ED Staff
Doffing the Suit
First unbuckle the strap and hold the PAPR in one hand and then remove the hood
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22. Doffing the Suit
Remove the tape from the front zipper, keep the outer gloves on

23. Doffing the Suit
Remove the tape completely

24. Doffing the Suit
Place the tape in the appropriate bucket

25. Doffing the Suit
Once the tape covering the front zipper is removed, remove the tape from the outer boots.

26. Doffing the Suit
Pull one outer glove off . Once the glove is off take your hand under the other outer glove and remove it without touching the outer surface.

27. Doffing the Suit
Pull outer tape off before taking your outer gloves off

28. Doffing the Suit
Once the tape and the outer gloves are off reach inside to pull the zipper apart.
Make sure you do not touch the outside
Open the zipper

29. Doffing the Suit
Take your clean inner glove and slide it under the outer glove and remove it taking care not to touch the outer glove.

30. Doffing the Suit
Continue to pull the zipper apart until it is off

31. HAZMAT Operations for ED Staff
Doffing the Suit
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32. Doffing the Suit Reach into the suit and pull the arm out
Do not turn the suit inside out as you will contaminate your arm

33. Doffing the Suit
Pull your arm out using your other arm to help release the arm.

34. HAZMAT Operations for ED Staff
Doffing the Suit
Take care no to touch the outside of the suit
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35. HAZMAT Operations for ED Staff
Doffing the Suit
Once the suit is down then sit down and remove the outer boot by slipping your gloved hand into the inside of the boot and push it down
HAZMAT Operations for ED Staff

36. HAZMAT Operations for ED Staff
Doffing the Suit
Step out of the suit and pick it up from the inside
Place it in the appropriate bucket
HAZMAT Operations for ED Staff