StemRad® 360 Gamma
TM
User Manual
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-The 360 Gamma offers little or no thermal
insulation to protect the wearer's skin from
prolonged exposure to hot or cold. The
temperature range for the fabric and seams
is well beyond the temperatures that the
human skin can withstand without injury.
-If the danger of exposure to biological
aerosols or chemical warfare chemicals
exists, consider use of a protective
ensemble certified to NFPA 1991 or to NFPA
1994.
-Minimize or avoid direct exposure of
personnel to ionizing radiation
. Always
follow turn-back exposure rates and dose
limits
as defined in local guidelines
. Do not
assume that these guidelines do not apply
to you because you are wearing StemRad
PPE. For more information, see “Safety
Considerations” above.
-StemRad garments are not suitable in all
situations and environments. All decisions
regarding the selection and use of Radiation
protective clothing must be done by trained
and qualified safety professionals.
-
It is the user’s responsibility to determine
the level of exposure and the proper
personal protective equipment needed.
-
You must be physically fit to wear a
StemRad garment. You should be examined
and approved by a physician as physically fit
to wear the 360 Gamma.
Your Responsibility as a User
You must be a trained and qualified safety
professional to select radiation protective
garments.
It is your responsibility as a user of this
garment to determine the level of exposure
and the proper personal protective
equipment needed.
It is your responsibility as a user to select
garments which are appropriate for each
intended use and which meet all specified
government and industry standards.
StemRad garments are intended to help
reduce the potential for injury, but no
protective apparel alone, can eliminate all
risk of injury. Protective apparel must be
used in conjunction with general safety
practices.
StemRad garments are designed for limited
use. It is
the wearer’s responsibility to
inspect
garments
before
use
and
periodically to ensure that all external
components, including fabric, zippers,
seams, and interfaces are in good working
condition.
Failure to fully inspect garments may result
in serious injury to the wearer. Never wear
garments that have not been fully
inspected.
Immediately remove from service any
garment which does not pass inspection.
Never wear a garment that is contaminated,
altered or damaged.
If the StemRad garment is altered, abraded,
cut, torn, punctured or otherwise and in
any way compromised, do not use.
The 360 Gamma has finite resistance to
abrasion, cut, tear and puncture.
If the StemRad garment is damaged during
use and no longer adheres to
the user’s
body, retreat immediately to a safe
environment,
and
thoroughly
decontaminate the garment.
