Wintertime is travel time and many go to sunny places. Unfortunately, however, there are also repeated reports of Ebola infections. What exactly can you do as a company about it, for example, if you are on development aid in risk regions? Here you will find some tips on how to prevent Ebola infections.
Safety goggles against Ebola infections
Safety goggles that securely close the eye area against liquid splashes from the environment:
- Flexible full-vision goggles without ventilation, anti-fog lens, optical grade 1.
- Fully enclosed full vision goggles with high-quality anti-fog acetate lenses, adjustable headband. Suitable for wearing over prescription glasses.
Protective suits against Ebola infections
Category 3 type 3 suits are recommended. These are not only spray-tight like type 4 suits, but also liquid-tight. This may also provide a better decontamination option. Suitable suits must be certified according to EN 14126 (biobarrier).
The overall Tychem C Standard, one-piece, with hood, yellow, KAT, is very suitable. 3 Type 3B/4/5/6, hot-taped seams; 100% particle-tight, liquid-tight up to 2 bar. In addition, the type 4 overalls with biobarrier mentioned above can be used. More: Link to Dupont website Ebola
Liquid-tight protective gloves against Ebola infections
Protective gloves must be certified according to category 3 (chemical protective gloves) and are marked with CE and the number of the testing institute (notified body). The cuff length of the protective glove must be coordinated with the protective suit and, if necessary, with measures for the secure connection of both products, so that there is no unprotected transition area between hand and body.
Our recommendation: Semperit against Ebola infections
Protective gloves from Semperit are very well suited, either with a certificate for medical use (Sempercare) or for all applications (Semperguard) as a product with "dual labelling" (Untersuchungshansdschuhe Semperit PDF). Reusable chemical protection gloves (Category 3 certified) are also excellent. From Semperit, these are the Semperplus, Semperfit, Sempervelvet, Semperstar and Sempersoft models and from AAV GmbH the Allprotec Nitrix, Allprotec Bicolor-Neo, Allprotec Neoprotec, Allprotec Super-Blue, Allprotec Blue-Grip Plus, Allprotec Blue-Care, Allprotec Protexi and Allprotec Yellow-Care models.
Liquid-tight boots against Ebola infections
PVC work boots without a steel or composite toe cap and without a puncture-resistant sole are suitable. However, if a steel or composite toe cap and a puncture-resistant sole are required, we would recommend S5 construction safety boots or Castor PU boots. To protect non-liquid-tight footwear, PE overboots can be worn.
Liquid-resistant respiratory protection against Ebola infections
FFP2 and FFP3 respirators without a valve are suitable. The wearer must ensure that the mask fits well on the face. If this is not the case, it should be considered wearing a half or full mask with a P3 filter if necessary.