OSHA Level A - To be selected when the greatest level of skin, respiratory, and eye protection is required. The following constitute Level A equipment: 1. Positive pressure, full face-piece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), or positive pressure supplied air respirator with escape SCBA, approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). 2. Totally-encapsulating chemical-protective suit. 3. Coveralls. (as needed) 4. Long underwear. (as needed) 5. Gloves, outer, chemical-resistant. 6. Gloves, inner, chemical-resistant. 7. Boots, chemical-resistant, steel toe and shank. 8. Hard hat (under suit). (as needed) 9. Disposable protective suit, gloves and boots (depending on suit construction, may be worn over totally-encapsulating suit). From -- http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1910_0120_APP_B.html Vapor protective suit (meets NFPA 1991) Pressure-demand, full-face SCBA Inner chemical-resistant gloves, chemical-resistant safety boots, two-way radio communication From -- http://www.osha-slc.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_viii/otm_viii_1.html EPA Level "A" Response Personal Protective Equipment -required when the greatest potential for exposure to hazards exists, and when the greatest level of skin, respiratory and eye protection is required. These fully encapsulating suits afford protection against petroleum products and halogenated hydrocarbons, as well as against nerve and blister agents. From -- http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_data/1910_0120_APP_B.html Coveralls, safety boots/shoes, safety glasses or chemical splash goggles From -- http://www.osha-slc.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_viii/otm_viii_1.html * NOTE: Expiration Dates |