StemRad® 360 Gamma
TM
User Manual
6
It is your responsibility to verify that the
selected dermal PPE will provide adequate
protection.
OTHER
PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT:
You may need other PPE
based on the hazard assessment and PPE
selection
made
by
a trained
and
experienced safety professional. It is your
responsibility to determine if you need
separate head protection.
For example, you
may require hearing protection due to high
levels of external noise or high noise levels
generated by supplied air systems.
You may
require additional protective equipment to
deal with hazards created by, but not
limited to, the following conditions:
- Flammable or Explosive Environment
- Chemical Hazards
- Biological Hazards
- Decontamination
- Extreme Heat (Heat Stress)
- Extreme Cold (Hypothermia)
- Asphyxiating Atmosphere
- Physical Hazards (Sharps, Puncture,
Rough Surfaces, Falling Debris)
- Slipping or falling
- Visibility - of wearer & by wearer
- Communications
Garment Maintenance Schedule
Work/Interval
Upon
Receipt
Prior to Use
After each
Use
Annually
Every five
Years
Inspect by Wearer
X
X
Cleaning
X
Garment Inspection
X
X
X*
Internal Inspection
X*
Dosimeter
Replacement
X**
X***
*Inspection by StemRad authorized employee or authorized service provider- needed to
maintain any type of warranty.
**Only in radioactive fields ***High temperatures may necessitate more frequent replacement
Garment Inspection
You must inspect the physical integrity of
the garment component of the 360 Gamma
at the following times:
1. Immediately upon receipt from supplier
2. After a garment is worn
3. Every 5 years by a StemRad specialist
Your
inspection
determines
if
the
performance of the garment has been
compromised. Perform the first inspection
as soon as you receive the product. This
