hazmat suit
Plural
hazmat suits
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a protective garment worn by workers to safeguard against exposure to hazardous substances or environments
A hazmat suit, also known as a hazardous materials suit, is a type of protective clothing designed to shield the wearer from hazardous materials. Typically made of impermeable materials, such as rubber, plastic, or Tyvek, a hazmat suit is designed to prevent the wearer from coming into contact with harmful chemicals, infectious agents, or radioactive materials. It typically consists of a one-piece coverall with a built-in hood and respirator, along with gloves and boots. Hazmat suits are commonly used by emergency responders, healthcare workers, and hazardous waste workers when dealing with hazardous materials that could pose a risk to their health and safety.
- The emergency responders donned hazmat suits before entering the contaminated area to protect themselves from hazardous materials.
- Laboratory technicians often wear hazmat suits when handling dangerous chemicals to prevent skin contact and inhalation of toxic fumes.
- During the outbreak, healthcare workers wore hazmat suits to minimize their risk of exposure to the infectious virus.
- The hazmat suit, complete with an airtight mask and gloves, ensured that no harmful substances could reach the wearer's skin or lungs.
- Cleanup crews in hazmat suits worked diligently to decontaminate the site after the chemical spill, ensuring no traces of the hazardous material remained.
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