TB 43-0134
CHAPTER 3
SAFETY AND CONTROL MEASURES
b.
Face and Eyes. Eye protection must meet
3-1.
Introduction
requirements of ANSI Z87.1.
a.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) MUST be
(1) Use the following face shield, or
used when handling batteries that show signs of leaking,
2
equivalent: NSN 4240-0202-9473, SOS: S9G . An alternative
bulging, swelling or deformity, or handling corrosive
face shield is NSN 4240-0 542-2048, SOS: GFO3.
electrolyte.
(2) Use chemical splash safety goggles, or
b.
If PPE is recommended, coordination is
equivalent: NSN 4240-01-292-2818, SOS: GFO.
REQUIRED with the supporting Safety Office/Officer (SO),
c.
Body. Use the following full body apron, or
Industrial Hygienist (IH) or Preventive Medicine Office/Officer
equivalent: NSN 841540-082-6108, SOS: S9T.
(PMO). Appropriate PPE is listed in the applicable battery
d.
Feet. Use the following boots, or equivalent.
technical manual TM and in DA Pam 385-3, Protective Clothing
These hard-top boots are chemical and electrical resistant.
and Equipment.
Firemans Boot, 131/2 Inches High,
Non-insulated, Black
3-2.
Personal Protective Equipment
National Stock
Source of
CAUTION
Number (NSN)
Supply (SOS)
Size
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
84304)0753-5935
S9T1
5
MUST
meet
applicable
ANSI
or
843O0--753-5936
S9T
6
NIOSH/MSHA requirements, or equivalent.
843O0{0 753-5937
S9T
7
a.
Hands.
8430 )753-5938
S9T
8
(1) For chemical protection when handling
S9T
9
corrosive electrolyte, use the following gloves, or equivalent.
8430-753-5940
S9T
10
Gloves, Rubber Industrial, Type 1
8430-753-5941
S9T
11
National Stock
Source of
8430-40-753-5942
S9T
12
Number (NSN)
Supply (SOS)
Size
1
S9T
13
8415-0266-8673
S9T
12
S9T
14
8415-0266-8675
S9T
11
S9T
15
8415-00-2668677
S9T
10
8415-266-8679
S9T
9
e.
Respirator Properly fitted air purifying respirator,
with NIOSH/MSHA certified cartridge for organic vapors/acid
(2) For electrical protection use the following
gases, or equivalent, is recommended. Respirator use should
gloves, or equivalent, rated at 1000 v:
follow an approved program including medical surveillance,
Gloves, Electrical Worker, Type 1, Class 0
testing for proper fit, and training. Ensure a proper fit by
National Stock
Source of
coordination with the supporting SO, IH or PMO. SOS: S9G2
Number (NSN)
Supply (SOS)
Size
or may be obtained through your local procurement system.
1
S9T
9
This is a Paperless Ordering Placement System (POPS) item.
84154)-01-158-9455
S9T
10
Refer to Table 3-1.
S9T
11
(3) For thermal protection use heat protective
1
gloves, NSN 8415-01-092-3910, SOS: S9T , or equivalent.
1.
S9T: Defense Personnel Support Center, Philadelphia, PA 19101; DSN 444 3042 or commercial (215) 737-3042.
2.
S9G: Defense General Supply Center, Richmond, VA 23297; DSN 695-5717 or commercial (804) 279-5717.
3.
GFO: GSA General Product Commodity Center, 819 Taylor St., Fort Worth, TX 76102 at commercial (817) 334-2051 or
(800) 659-6557.
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