Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Decontamination for Terrorist Agents

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Decontamination for Terrorist Agents

1. What are the drawbacks to using PPE in a chemical, biological, radioactive, or nuclear environment?

Restriction Of Movement

Sizing may also have a bearing on biomechanical factors by, for example, restricting movement. Tightly fitting clothing or clothing with relatively stiff sections may hinder the flexion of joints and consequent movement[1]. Padding in the legs of overalls, intended to provide knee protection, may have such an effect as indeed might knee pads themselves. Some specialist protective clothing such as body armour could be particularly problematic ...