In environments where respiratory hazards are minimal but splashes may occur, which suit level is appropriate?

• A. Level A
• B. Level B
• C. Level C
• D. Level D

Answer: (C)

When you’re dealing with a situation where breathing hazards are low but there’s a chance of chemical splashes, you want protection for the skin and eyes from splashes while avoiding the heaviness of a SCBA. Level C provides a chemical-resistant suit and gloves with an air-purifying respirator. This combination protects against skin contact from splashes and offers inhalation protection without the encumbrance of encapsulated gear. Level A or B would be overkill because they rely on SCBA for respiratory protection, which isn’t needed here. Level D lacks splash protection altogether, which isn’t acceptable when splashes may occur. So the balance of splash protection with adequate, non-encapsulated respiratory protection makes Level C the appropriate choice.