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Should you wear tyvek under level A suits

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Permalink Reply by Tom Franklin on April 29, 2008 at 7:34am

Todd

I would not recommend wearing Tyvex coveralls under level "A" suits. First, because in many cases, depending on the chemical being dealt with, Tyvex, whether you either coated or non-coated, may offer little more protection than street cloths. Secondly, the heat stress from Tyvex coveralls is only going to add to the fatigue caused by the level "A" suit, the SCBA and the work being performed. Unless I am missing something hear, level "A" suits, in most if not all cases, provide the very best protection available today against the chemicals we are dealing with.

Permalink Reply by Todd McKee on April 29, 2008 at 3:57pm

Thanks Bro ! 10 Years ago when I first started Tyvex was to be worn. OHHHHHHHH how times have changed. I do agree with you.

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