5 Things To Know About Buying Chemical Suits

Protective chemical suits are required in many service and manufacturing industries where employees are exposed to hazardous materials. Chemical suits can make a real difference in protecting workers from hazardous particles, dust, aerosols, and liquids In the agricultural sector when pesticides are sprayed, during structural renovations where mold or asbestos is present, during the manufacture of light bulbs, electronics, and many other consumer products, and of course in chemical facilities, hospitals,  pharmaceuticals manufacturing, and especially in the petrochemical's industry.

It can be difficult to choose the best chemical suit for the job. Over-protection means paying more than what's necessary to protect workers, and under-protection can leave an employee with an unexpected injury and your business with a possible liability claim. Additionally, you will want to choose a chemical suit that doesn't leave workers exposed to heat stress, or the inability to perform tasks with efficiency.

1. Know the Level of Chemical Exposure

It is important to first know what type of chemicals the workers may be exposed to along with the levels of concentration to determine the type of chemical suit required. Some chemical have just one hazard, such as being a suspected carcinogen. But, more often the workplace chemicals will pose multiple hazards including skin or mucous membrane irritation, sensitization (as with an allergic reaction), or physical hazard such as skin burns, or being flammable or corrosive.  OSHA outlines the 4 levels of personal protection equipment or PPE that can be used to determine which type of chemical suits are needed to fit the exposures risks.

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