Personal Protection PPE
Hazards of breathing airborne ash
Clean-up operations will readily lift
ash
into the air where it becomes a breathing hazard, particularly for
fine ash in dry conditions. People with pre-existing lung conditions
(e.g., asthma, COPD, emphysema) should avoid being involved with
clean-up where possible.
PPE for clean-up
All people assisting with
ash
clean-up should wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
as follows:
- Long clothing such as overalls
- Sturdy footwear
-
Goggles without side
vents
(avoid wearing contact lenses as
ash
trapped behind them can damage the eyes)
- Industry-certified facemasks (N95, P2, FFP2 or equivalent)
- Gloves such as gardening gloves
- A hard hat, if working on a roof
Refer to the Resources page for [link] IVHHN guidelines on Protection
from Breathing
Ash.