Personal Protective Equipment

HAZWOPER PPE Requirements: Levels of Protection

HAZWOPER rules (29 CFR 1910.120 Appendix B) delineate four levels of PPE required to protect workers under various site conditions. Here’s what you need to know.

Level A

Should be worn when the highest level of respiratory, skin, and eye protection is needed (i.e., for use with highly toxic releases, such as chlorine or ammonia). Level A protection includes:

  • Fully encapsulated chemical-resistant suits
  • Positive-pressure SCBA or positive-pressure supplied air respirator with escape SCBA
  • Double layer of chemical-resistant gloves
  • Airtight seals between suit and gloves and boots

Level B

Should be worn when the highest level of respiratory protection is needed, but a lesser degree of skin protection is needed (i.e., protects against splash hazards posed by acids or caustics). Level B protection includes:

  • Positive-pressure SCBA or positive-pressure supplied air respirator with escape SCBA (NIOSH approved)
  • Chemical-resistant clothing
  • Double layer of chemical-resistant gloves
  • Chemical-resistant boots, with steel toe and shank


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Level C

Should be worn when the next highest level of respiratory protection is needed after Level B. Skin protection criteria are similar to Level B (i.e., protects against contaminants, such as asbestos and lead). Level C protection includes:

  • Full-face or half-mask air purification respirator (NIOSH approved)
  • Chemical-resistant clothing
  • Double layer of chemical-resistant gloves
  • Chemical-resistant boots, with steel toe and shank
  • Eye protection if half-face respirator is worn

Level D

Should be worn only as a work uniform and not at any site with respiratory hazards. Provides no protection against chemical hazards. Level D protection includes essentially common work clothes, such as safety goggles, safety gloves, and protective shoes.

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