Policy Text
OUNTAIN VIEW
2020
POLICE
MOUNTAIN VIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL SERVICES SECTION
TRAINING AND INFORMATION
BULLETIN
PAGE 1 OF 1
DATE: March 27, 2020
BULLETIN NUMBER: 20-07
SUBJECT: Procedure for Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment
INFORMATION:
Background:
This document provides the sequence for putting on (donning) and removing (doffing) your
personal protective equipment. It is important to follow the steps completely to prevent
contamination.
Please complete pre-shift inspections to ensure you have all of the required personal protective
equipment. The inspection also ensures that the personal protective equipment is not worn or
damaged. Please request a replacement immediately if your personal protective equipment is
damaged or missing.
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Sequence for Putting on (donning) Personal Protective Equipment
Sequence for Removing (doffing) Personal Protective Equipment
Prepared by: Sgt. Fernando Maldonado
Approved by: Lt. Dan Frohlich
CONFIDENTIAL FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY
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Sequence for Putting on (donning) Personal Protective Equipment
Pre-Shift/Pre-Event Tasks
Inventory and inspect all gear for wear & damage.
Confirm you have a respirator (gas mask and N-95)
Are the edges clean?
Are the plugs tight?
Is the Filter properly secured?
Confirm you have 1 Protective Cover-all suit and the ankle and wrist elastics still tight?
Confirm you have 2 pairs of rubber gloves?
Confirm you have 1 pair of slip-on rubber boots (replaces your patrol boots)?
Confirm you have 1 pair of safety glasses?
Confirm you have a roll of tape?
Sequence for Putting on (donning) Personal Protective Equipment:
Tape:
Remove the roll of tape and pre-cut approximately 14-16 pieces of tape that are 12 inches long
Create a tab by folding some of the tape back on itself
Remove sharp objects from your person
Put on Inner Ballistic Vest if Vest Carrier is not Worn on Duty
Protective Cover-all Suit:
Put on Protective Coverall/Suit ensuring you fully cover your torso from neck; arms to end of wrists; legs down to ankle
Pull the zipper closed and use a strip of tape over the zipper to ensure it does not open up
Rubber Boots:
Pull the elastic-cuffs over the outside of the boot
Use a strip of tape to tape the boots to the suit
Allow for sufficient hip & torso movement:
Squat down, raise arms, bend elbows & point them upwards, and make fists
Use a strip of tape to tape the boots to the suit
Put on outer Ballistic Vest Carrier if Normally Worn on Duty
Put on Duty Belt
Put on Respiratory Protection and check fit/seal.
Put on safety glasses
Tape Suit Hood to Respiratory Protection
Tape front of collar
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Sequence for Putting on (donning) Personal Protective Equipment
Put on Inner Gloves (Latex)
Pull the suit's elastic sleeve cuff over the inner glove
Allow for sufficient arm movement: raise arm, bend elbow & point it upwards, make a fist
Tape inner gloves to elastic-sleeve-cuff
Put on Outer Gloves:
Outer Glove sleeves go outside the suit-sleeve
Allow for sufficient arm movement. Raise arm, bend elbow & point it upwards, make a fist
Tape outer glove to suit-sleeve
Put on Reflective Vest (if needed)
Put on Helmet (if needed)
Final Inspection
Look for any exposed skin
Look for suit creases & tape bridges at taping points
Check your range of motion: arms, squatting, turning side to side.
ULTITEC Coverall Donning Instruction
Select appropriate
coverall and read
User Instruction.
Remove shoes and secure trousers into
socks. Step into legs of coverall and place
coverall over safety boots.
Zip up coverall to chin and ensure hood fits tightly to face.
5 Seal storm flap with adhesive tape, if any (Applicable for
Type 3 and Type 4).
Pull coverall towards
arms and shoulders.
Pull zipper halfway up. Put on face mask
(or respirator) and goggles. Pull hood
over as head coverings. Cover sleeves
over gloves.
Stretch to ensure coverall fits appropriately
for ease of work movement and optimum
protection.
Attention
1. DO NOT reuse.
2. To comply with CE Type 5/6 and EN 1073-2, all openings
such as wrists, ankles, neck, etc., should be securely taped.
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Sequence for Removing (doffing) Personal Protective Equipment
Sequence for Removing (doffing) Personal Protective Equipment:
Remove Helmet (if used)
Remove Reflective Vest (If Used)
Remove Outer Gloves Including the Tape Used to Secure Gloves to the Protective Cover-All Suit
Remove Inner Gloves Including the Tape Used to Secure Gloves to the Protective Cover-All Suit
Remove all other Tape Used to Secure the Protective Cover-All Suit
Take off the Protective Cover-All Suit Hood
Remove Safety Glasses
Remove Respiratory Protection (Gas Mask/N95 Respirator)
Remove Tactical Belt
Remove Ballistic Vest Carrier (If Used)
Remove Boots
Remove Protective Cover-All Suit
Remove Inner Ballistic Vest (If Used)
Disposal:
Dispose of Tape, Protective Cover-All Suit, Safety Glasses, and Gloves by Placing it into a Designated Hazardous Material Container
Decontamination:
Decontaminate Your Hands by Washing Your Hands with Soap and Water, Sani-Hands Wipes, or Hand Sanitizer
Put on a New Pair of Latex Gloves
Ensure Helmet, Reflective Vest,