It is important that workers know how to properly put on and take off their PPE to protect themselves and those in their households.
COVID-19 continues to be a concern for everyone. As we experience an increase in cases in many areas of the United States, it is important to ensure that the PPE you’ve chosen is properly protecting workers from all the hazards they encounter in the workplace, including COVID-19.
When properly fitted, coveralls and other PPE can help keep workers protected from toxins during their shifts. While the PPE selection process is important to achieving the appropriate level of protection, it is also essential that workers follow best practices during the donning and doffing process to ensure that they remain protected from “take-home toxins” that could put them or their families at risk.
What Are Take-home Toxins, and How Can I Prevent Them from Spreading?
The CDC advises that workers can unknowingly bring home hazardous substances on their clothes, bodies, tools and other items. These substances are known as take-home toxins.
Family members may be exposed to these harmful toxins, which can circulate through household air and become embedded in furniture, laundry and other household objects once they’ve been introduced into the home. These toxins can cause various health effects for themselves or their families.
Making sure your PPE is properly selected, fitted and used is key to keeping you protected while on the job site—but what happens once you leave? When it comes to preventing the spread of toxins after your shift, it’s essential to follow proper donning and doffing procedures so that these hazardous substances and contaminants don’t have the opportunity to find their way onto your skin and clothes and, subsequently, into your home.
What is Donning and Doffing?
Donning (or putting on) the required PPE is crucial before entering an area with any potential hazard.
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