Protective clothing

Protective clothing is a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) that is designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection. The hazards addressed by protective clothing include physical, electrical, heat, chemicals, biohazards, and airborne particulate matter.

Types of Protective Clothing

Protective clothing can be classified into several types, each designed to protect against specific hazards:

• Chemical protective clothing: This type of clothing is designed to protect against exposure to chemicals. It includes suits, gloves, boots, and respirators.

• Heat and flame resistant clothing: This type of clothing is designed to protect against high temperatures and fire. It includes fire-resistant suits, gloves, and boots.

• Electrical protective clothing: This type of clothing is designed to protect against electrical hazards. It includes insulating gloves, boots, and suits.

• Biological protective clothing: This type of clothing is designed to protect against exposure to biological hazards. It includes suits, gloves, boots, and respirators.

• Radiation protective clothing: This type of clothing is designed to protect against exposure to radiation. It includes lead aprons, gloves, and goggles.

Standards and Regulations

The design and manufacture of protective clothing are regulated by various standards and regulations. These include the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) standards, the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) standards, and the European Union's (EU) standards.

See Also

• Personal Protective Equipment
• Occupational Safety and Health
• Industrial Hygiene