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Sapper.D  
#1 Posted : 28 February 2018 13:45:17(UTC)
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Sapper.D

Does anyone have experience of integrating eye protection and respiratory protection with cleanroom environment garment requirements. Any help and advice appreciated.

Hsquared14  
#2 Posted : 01 March 2018 10:00:55(UTC)
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Hsquared14

It depends on the type of cleanroom and the type of cleanroom garments you are using.  Most eye protection is fine because it is non-linting and doesn't really interfere with the clean room garments.  RPE could be an issue depending on the grade of protection but in most clean rooms they use air fed hoods which incorporate the eye protection and respiratory protection.   Can only give general advice because of the minimal information you have given.

chris.packham  
#3 Posted : 01 March 2018 10:34:55(UTC)
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chris.packham

I have looked at cleanroom PPE for clients, usually with regard to skin issues. There are two basic approaches. One is protecting the person from the product, the other protecting the product from the person. The each require their own special approach. There is also the situation where you need both types of protection. 

To illustrate the potential difference, in a factory producing silicon substrates for integrated circuits the hoods being worn did not draw in, filter and then blow the air into the hood but had an open face and drew air in which was then filtered. The aim was to prevent skin cells becoming airborne and damaging the product. 

There are many factors that will affect the nature and level of protection required. Keep in mind that all occlusive PPE can result in damage to health due to potential heat stress and also skin hyperhydration. This is covered in the ACoP for PPE.

Chris

A Kurdziel  
#4 Posted : 05 March 2018 10:15:12(UTC)
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A Kurdziel

What do you mean by a clean room? Do you mean a manufacturing location what the main aim of the PPE is to protect the product not the workers?

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