Protected Against Chemical and Biological Hazards with DuPont Suits
The range of biological hazards is growing all the time. As defined by European legislation, there are special requirements for the clothing material used to protect against infective agents. An evaluation of the performance of protective coveralls against these criteria, as part of the overall risk assessment, can assist in selecting the right personal protective equipment to minimise the risk of infection.
Strict medical infection control is essential for preventing the spread of highly infectious diseases – and it is mainly the lack of such strict control in the countries most affected by the recent Ebola outbreak that has been responsible for its severity. In countries with high standards of public healthcare, the risk of transmission is generally considered significantly lower.
The use of personal protective equipment is an essential element of infection control for people responsible for care, treatment, transport, preventive measures and decontamination, not only for their own safety, but also for that of their environment.
DuPont Personal Protection offers protective suits which cover all four classified risk groups for biological hazards in clothing Types from 6 to 3. Depending on the form of biological agent, the levels of exposure, the nature of the work and the risk of infection, the barrier performance of the fabric to the relevant infective agent test(s) should be considered. The type of seam and the material's mechanical robustness also needs to be taken into consideration.
Simply wearing protective clothing will not guarantee protection however. The protective effect of the suits can only be ensured if the clothing is put on and taken off in the correct way and if correct working procedures are followed. DuPont can provide information support on the subject of donning and doffing, including videos that can be used for training personnel.
*photo credit: EU Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection
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CASE STUDIES
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DuPont Trains Fleet Street News Crews in Biohazard Protection
DuPont trains Fleet Street broadcasting and print media news teams for the possibility of a flu pandemic or other biohazard emergency.
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Altona Ambulance Service Uses Tychem® F to Protect from Pathogens
Altona Ambulance Service turns to Tychem® F as a bio-barrier against highly contagious pathogens.
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Rohm and Haas facilitates Employee Safety with DuPont Personal Protection
Rohm and Haas, a global leader in specialty materials, appoints DuPont to provide protection expertise at its 70 hectare site in Alsace, France.
INFORMATION & IDEAS
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Virus hunters search for the next deadly disease outbreak wearing Tyvek® coveralls
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Donning and Doffing
Learn more about the correct procedures for the donning and doffing of personal protective coveralls.
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Because Tyvek® Makes the Difference
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Professor Tytonius & Tyvek® Protection
DuPont introduces Professor Victor Tytonius, the cyber scientist who specialises in worker protection and chemical protective clothing and materials.
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DuPont Guide on Chemical Risk Assessment
There are multiple protection needs to consider when choosing chemical protective garments. Performing a thorough workplace risk assessment is essential to selecting safe, comfortable and compliant chemical protective clothing for industrial workers.
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Excellent Permeation Resistance to Chemicals
Independent tests confirm that protective clothing made of DuPont™ Tyvek® provides excellent permeation resistance to chemicals.
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DuPont Guide on Personal Chemical Protection
Workers can be exposed to a multitude of hazards, from chemicals, dusts, radioactive particles, fibres, dioxins and lubricants, to biological and phytosanitary substances. DuPont assists safety managers in making their PPE selection and provides excellent chemical protective garments.
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Virus hunters search for the next deadly disease outbreak wearing Tyvek® coveralls
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Because Tyvek® Makes the Difference
Touch any garment from the comprehensive DuPont ™ Tyvek® product range and you immediately notice the difference. Antistatically-treated Tyvek® is a unique and versatile material that is tough and exceptionally low-linting, yet extremely light and soft. It is permeable to air and water vapour, yet repels water-based liquids and aerosols, as well as fine particles and fibres.