Personal protective equipment recommendations for Ebola exposure hazards
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Recommendations on selection and use of PPE for first responders against Ebola exposure hazards
The InterAgency Board (IAB) released on October 24 recommendations related to selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders against Ebola exposure hazards. These recommendations build on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s PPE information and provide more detailed information on the selection and use of PPE based upon the risk of exposure.
You can download these recommendations from the IAB’s website. PDF 623 KB
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