Notice Patrol - Indice a - Fevrier 2013
EN - INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
G
ARMENT OFFERING A PROTECTION AGAINST LIQUID AND GASEOUS CHEMICALS
,
INCLUDING LIQUID AEROSOLS AND SOLID PARTICLES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH
EN
943-1
(
JULY
2003)
STANDARD
Warning:
The choice and use of an item of personal protective equipment must comply with European Directive no. 89/656/EEC of 30/11/1989.
The employer must have first analysed and assessed the risks involved in the intervention and those generated by the use of the personal
protective equipment selected. Fabrics with low air permeability can cause heat stress. Frequent rest is advised.
Foreword:
This garment has to be used under the supervision of the person in charge of the intervention who must have ensured in advance
that: This garment offers adequate protection for the category of risks encountered during the intervention. The wearer is in possession of
adequate additional equipment that is compatible with the desired performances (SCBA, respiratory mask... for instance). The entire intervention
is supervised and all necessary means of rescue are available in case of an incident in the course of action.
This garment, including gloves, overhood, and helmet, worn with a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA(Model FENZY AERIS Type 2 or
Model FENZY X-PRO Type by Honeywell) in combination with a full face mask (Panoramasque or Opti-Pro by Honeywell) gives the wearer
protection against: Protective clothing offering a protection against liquid and gaseous chemicals, including liquid aerosols and solid particles
according to NF EN 943-1 (July 2003).
Area of application:
The PATROL gas suit is intended to be used for a limited time of period to protect the skin and the sensory and respiratory
organs against dangerous gaseous, liquids or solid chemicals. The suits should be used with a SCBA in combination with a full face mask. The
nature of the work to be carried and the applicable chemicals together with the related dangers determine the PATROL chemical protective
clothing to be worn. If any doubt, the user must contact the product supplier.
Usage: Prior to use
: Before using this protective clothing, the wearer must check that the protection offered meets the conditions for safe use.
Ensure that the clothing has been cleaned in the correct manner (following the previous usage) and inspected as described in this instruction for
use. Wearing of a chemical protective gas suit is extremely taxing. Persons, who are required to work in this type of suit, must first undergo a
medical examination and must have been adequately trained.
On account of the heat build-up in the body, it is advisable to limit use to a maximum of 30 minutes per hour at an ambient temperature of 20°C.
To avoid excessive moisture due to perspiration, appropriate undergarments should be worn underneath the suit.
It is advisable to ask for assistance when donning and doffing the suit.
Warning: if any doubt about the correct application, please contact your supplier or the labour inspection.
Donning the suit:
This garment has to be worn in a manner that, during the work, maximal protection will be achieved. Step into the boots. Pull
up the gas suit until it reaches the waist and insert the hands into the gloves and pull the upper part over the head. The face-seal must be
positioned exactly on the face to obtain a good tightness (center the face-seal on the head, remove any fold). Carefully pull up the zip fastener,
ensuring that the two parts of the zip lie closely together. Put on the SCBA following the SCBA procedure. Put on the mask. Make sure that the
mask closes off perfectly around the face seal. Connect the respirator. Put the helmet on the head and adjust it carefully. Then, put the overhood
(item A140341) on the helmet. The clear part has to be in front on the visor. Put the bag on the back of the overhood on the SCBA. Close and
adjust the overhood under the arms.
During use
: In the event of a leakage or damage to the cloth material, leave the working environment immediately and remove the suit. The
amount of time for use is restricted and depends on, for instance, certain regulations that apply in countries or the amount of air in the breathing
apparatus. The instructions as mentioned in the user manual of the breathing apparatus should be closely followed. Prevent damaging the suit
because of sharp edges or excessive contact with chemicals. Take care of a permanent safe and fast escape way in case of distress. Regularly
take a look on the gauge of the SCBA to prevent a lack of breathing air.
After use
: We advise you to ask for assistance when donning and doffing the suits. Leave the contaminated environment and let the suit be
rinsed off with water by an assistant. It is recommended to protect the assistants with suitable breathing and chemical protective equipment.
With the help of an assistant, first remove the overhood and the helmet. Then remove the mask and SCBA. In a second step, open the zip, take
both arms out of the sleeves. Step out of the boots and trouser legs while preventing coming into contact with the possible chemicals left from
the suit. Clean and check the garment as described in the part “cleaning and disinfection” and “inspection”.
Cleaning and disinfection:
After each session, the suit must be thoroughly rinsed with lukewarm water adding a mild detergent (e.g. EW80
Clean for the cleaning and EW80 Des for the disinfecting / Tremonia Chemie, Dortmund), if necessary using a soft brush or cloth. Reduce
mechanical action. Do not bleach. Do not use solvents. Dry the garment with a cloth and/or leave it to dry in the open air (not warmer than 40°C).
Do not use machine drying. Do not dry clean. Dry both the inside as well as the outside. Do not iron the coverall. The material can get a little bit
rough, because of washing too much. It is recommendable to rub in the material with medicinal talcum powder. The zip fastener of the Patrol gas
tight suit must be greased using the lubricating stick supplied with the suit. Dispose contaminated garment by suitable means (depending on the
chemical subjected to it).
Decontamination:
Contaminated clothing has to be decontaminated/disposed of in accordance with the rules which are related to the kind of
pollution. Due to the wide variety of chemicals and their different properties, no general decontamination procedure exists. The best way to
decontaminate must be decided for the specific chemical encountered. Only trained and/or experienced personnel in chemistry can take this
decision. Honeywell Protective Clothing can be contacted for advice. As pre-decontamination before doffing the suit, the suit should be cleaned
with large amounts of water containing a detergent. After this, the real decontamination can be done.
For this, a rough distinction of the physical properties of chemicals has to be made.
Organic chemicals
: Contain carbon and hydrogen. They
usually also contain oxygen or nitrogen. Many of the commonly used solvents are organic. Volatile chemicals (=Chemicals with a high vapour
pressure and a low boiling point e.g. benzene, chloroform, hexane): ventilate the suit outdoors or in a well ventilated area preferably at 30-40°C.
Water soluble chemicals (chemicals that have a higher solubility than 60g/l water e.g. phenol or ethylene glycol): rinse the suit thoroughly with
luke warm water (40-50°C) that includes a detergent. Water insoluble chemicals (chemicals which have a lower solubility than 60g/l water.
Sometimes they are soluble in alcohol or solvents): wipe the suit thoroughly with alcohol. For not alcohol soluble chemicals use other solvents.
Inorganic chemicals
: All chemicals which are not organic. These chemicals consist of many different elements but not carbon. Water soluble
chemicals: rinse the suit thoroughly with water. Water insoluble chemicals: we recommend thoroughly washing with water containing a
detergent.
Acids and Alkali
: Acids are chemicals that react with water and have a low pH. Alkalis are chemicals that react with water and have
a high pH. They can both be either organic or inorganic. Thoroughly rinse the suit with water. Residual acids can be neutralised with a dilute of
alkali and vice-versa. The pH should be checked during the decontamination.
