PPE Selection

Typical PPE by water category and contamination type.

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(reference page; no compute) PPE selection per IICRC S500-2021 / S520-2024 category mapping: Cat 1 (sanitary) - basic (gloves, boots); Cat 2 (significantly contaminated) - half-mask N95, eye, gloves, boots; Cat 3 (grossly contaminated) - full-face respirator (P100), Tyvek, gloves, boots. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 governs respiratory-protection program where required.

IICRC S500-2021 / S520-2024 by name; OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 by section.

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