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HOW TO PUT ON (DONNING)
NOTE:
Oberon products shall be used in accordance
with all labeling and applicable Standards. The following
“How to Wear” instruction is only an example. Worker
instruction is the sole responsibility of their Supervisor &
Employer.
HOOD PREPARATION
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Open storage bag, remove hood, and perform visual
inspection.
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If the hood is equipped with a hood ventilation
system, perform a battery check by turning the fan
switch to “ON”. If the fan does not operate, change
the batteries and repeat this step. Switch fan to “OFF”
before proceeding to the next step.
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Remove the can of Disinfectant spray and soft cloth
from inside of the storage bag.
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Holding the can 18” away from the hood surface,
lightly spray the inside of the hood with the can of
Disinfectant being careful to never spray the outside
of any part of the arc flash suit or over spraying cre-
ating pooling on the inside of the hood and hard hat.
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Avoid spraying the inside of the hood window.
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Using a clean, lint free soft cloth, clean the outside
of the hood window to ensure best possible visibility
(remove any dirt, finger prints, etc.). Using the same
cloth, wipe out the inside of the hood window (lens).
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Place the hood down on a clean surface with the hood
opening facing up, allowing the inside of the hood to
completely dry before use.
BIB-OVERALLS
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Remove bib-overalls, perform visual inspection.
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Optional: Don arc flash cooling vest over top of Daily-
Wear and underneath the bib-overalls.
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If bib-overall suspender buckles are open, close
buckles.
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Don bib-overalls by using a bare wall or chair to take
the weight of your legs, once balanced, place one leg
through the pant legs at a time.
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While donning the bib-overalls point your toes to the
floor allowing your work boots to slide through the
opening. If your work boots are excessively soiled
remove them before putting on the bib-overalls.
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Once both legs are through stand up and pull the
suspender straps over your shoulders and adjust the
tension for a comfortable fit, removing any excess
slack in the suspenders.
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If possible, close the side cinch straps with hook and
loop closures.
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Close the lower cinch straps using the hook and loop
tabs at your ankles to ensure the suit legs do not fall
down under your heals, avoiding a potential tripping
hazard.
COAT
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Remove the coat from the storage bag, perform visual
inspection.
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Put on the coat over top of the bib-overalls.
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Place the can of Disinfectant spray and soft cloth
back inside of the storage bag, stow bag in a safe
location.
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Completely zip up the front coat closure and seal the
zipper using the hook and loop placard, including the
strap at the neck to ensure all open areas have been
fully sealed.
Other Personal Protective Equipment, worn before the
Hood:
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Don approved Safety Glasses or Goggles.
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Don appropriate Hearing Protective Device(s).
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Don any other PPE that is appropriate for the hazard
(respiratory protection, over boots, etc.).
HOOD
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Pick up the hood and inspect inside using your bare
hand touching the surfaces to ensure the Disinfectant
spray has completely dried.
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Don the hood by first turning the hard hat ratchet
suspension knob opening the suspension so the hard
hat will generously fit on top of your head.
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Place the hood over top of your head. While holding
the bottom of the lens pull the window/shield close to
your mouth and reactivate the anti-fog coating on the
inside of the hood by breathing over the entire inside
surface of hood window.
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Once the hood is on, reach your hand up inside the
back of the hood and tighten the ratchet suspension
knob to the point at which the hard hat does not slip
or easily pull off your head
GLOVES
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Complete visual inspection, air testing and pre-use
procedures.
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Put on the gloves one hand at a time, ensuring the
cuff of the suit coat or coverall is well inside of the in-
ner most gloves, ie. Rubber insulating (Voltage Rated)
or Arc-rated gloves, lying flat in a natural position and
not rolled or bunched up.
FINAL CHECK
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After the hood is on and the hard hat suspension is
properly adjusted, make sure the lower hood flaps are
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Arc Flash Suit Storage, Use, Care, & Maintenance
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