Protecting the Protectors: Protective Clothing and Equipment for Workers in Hazardous Conditions
You see them in the news on a regular basis: Workers using protective clothing and equipment to keep themselves safe in hazardous conditions as they work to protect others. And seemingly, we have an ever-increasing need for this protective gear as we encounter viral epidemics, chemical releases and terrorism.
Emergencies can require workers to protect themselves against hazardous fumes. Pharmaceutical researchers who handle chemicals need high tech hoods that shield them from deadly toxins. Hospital staff must prevent contact with infectious viruses. And that’s just the start of a long list of employees who need protective gear.
The engineers and designers at ILC Dover had these workers in mind when they created the safety clothing and equipment that protects these people from contaminants while providing optimal visibility, comfortable fit and a steady clean, filtered air supply.