StemRad® 360 Gamma
TM
User Manual
4
Safety Considerations
IMMEDIATELY STOP WORK IF PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FAILS. If any
item of the PPE fails during use,
immediately cease work activity, safely
remove the PPE, determine the cause of the
PPE failure and re-evaluate the selection
and use of the PPE for that task. Be sure to
read,
understand
and
follow
the
information in this manual and all
applicable
federal,
state
and
local
occupation safety and health statutes.
Serious injury or death may occur from
improper use of PPE. Proper use must be
consistent with NFPA 1500, Standard on
Fire Department Occupational Safety and
Health Program and NFPA 2113, Standard
on Selection, Care, Use and Maintenance of
Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of
Industrial Personnel against Flash Fire.
Additionally, use these garments in
accordance
with
applicable
personal
protective equipment regulations, which in
the United States is 29 CFR 1910.132. For
users of these garments outside the United
States, consult national or other applicable
personal protective equipment laws and
regulations.
While wearing any StemRad
TM
garment,
including the 360 Gamma, do not knowingly
enter an environment in which the
radiation levels are beyond turn-back
exposure rates and dose limits as defined in
local guidelines. Immediately retreat if you
determine that you are exposed to
radiation levels which are beyond turn-back
exposure rates and dose limits as defined in
local
guidelines
while
wearing
any
StemRad
TM
garment, including the 360
Gamma.
StemRad
TM
garments will not protect you in
all situations and environments or protect
you from all radioactive materials. You must
be a trained and qualified safety
professional to select radiation protective
clothing. It is your responsibility as a user of
this garment to determine the level of
exposure and the proper PPE needed. Most
performance properties cannot be tested
by the users in the field.
If any of the following symptoms develop
while you are wearing a StemRad
TM
garment,
immediately
leave
the
contaminated
area,
undergo
field
decontamination, and remove (doff) the
garment:
Fever
Difficulty breathing
Nausea
Excessive Tiredness
Dizziness
Numbness
Any unusual odor or taste
Eye or skin irritation
Narrowing or dimming of vision
Claustrophobia
Loss of balance or orientation
Wearer Qualifications
Do not wear a StemRad
TM
garment unless
you are properly trained in its usage. You
must be
in good physical condition to wear
these garments. Consult a physician before
donning one of these garments to ensure
you are capable of wearing these garments
under the expected work conditions and
environment.
Required and Additional Equipment
To help protect you while wearing StemRad
garments and to ensure that the garment
performs as intended, wear, at a minimum,
several
additional
items
of
PPE.
Environmental
testing
and
hazard
