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Determining when PPE needs to be retired
Probably one of the most difficult tasks when it comes to judging PPE is to determine when clothing should...
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Determining when PPE needs to be retired
Probably one of the most difficult tasks when it comes to judging PPE is to determine when clothing should be retired. Sure, there are many cases when the decision is quite clear that clothing must be disposed of — garments that have been charred and embrittled through extreme heat exposures, garments grossly contaminated with tar, paint, or other substances, or garments exhibiting extensive physical damage.
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