When selecting a chemical suit many users focus on the fabric’s ability to resist of the chemical through fabric. Yet this ignores the greater risk of whole suit ingress through holes and gaps between the suit and other PPE worn, such as face-mask, gloves, and boots. Users often attempt to seal these gaps using adhesive tape, but this is somewhat haphazard and uncertain. In the case of Lakeland PAPR suits, the standard configuration includes a fully sealed hood with visor - so the breathing mask is worn inside the hood - and attached socks, so the risk of inward leakage via these routes is dealt with. For the glove connection we recommend Lakeland’s Push- Lock system. This provides a strong attachment of most chemical glove types and sizes. It has been tested to an EN standard Type 3 liquid jet test, proving a full seal against liquid ingress. “The risk of penetration of liquid or gas through gaps with the chemical suit and other PPE is a greater concern than that of permeation through the fabric”
Installation of Gloves using the Push-Lock Glove Connection System The Push-Lock Glove Connection consists of a pair of white inner, and black outer concentric rings which provide a strong seal
for the glove attachment, by locking fabric and glove between them. You can watch a detailed video of how to install the glove rings by using the QR code below
4 Unfasten the zipper covers and zippers. Carefully open the hook and loop zipper cover fastenings, then fully unfasten the two zippers.
5 From inside the garment, push the glove with inner white ring into the sleeve of the garment. Ensure the correct left and right gloves are used in the correct sleeves.
6 Push the glove into the garment cuff, leaving a small overlap of the sleeve fabric. Position the glove with palm to the front.
7 Thread the outer black ring over the glove wider end first, and push firmly onto the sleeve and inner ring, locking it into position. Ensure a strong lock is achieved by pulling gently on the glove.
8 Repeat with the other glove and sleeve.
Use the QR Code to watch our full Push-Lock Glove Installation Video
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