Tennessee Wastewater Operator Practice Exam

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What type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is recommended for emergency response to a chlorine release?

Level A PPE
Level B PPE
Level C PPE
Level D PPE

The correct answer is: Level B PPE

Level B Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is specifically recommended for emergency response to a chlorine release due to the chemical properties and health risks associated with chlorine exposure. This type of PPE includes respiratory protection, which is essential for filtering out harmful gases like chlorine, and a chemical-resistant suit to prevent skin contact. Level B PPE is characterized by the need for enhanced respiratory protection but does not require the same level of skin protection as Level A, which is reserved for situations where there is the highest risk of toxic exposure. In the case of chlorine, while it is critical to protect against inhalation, the risk of skin exposure is typically managed with appropriate clothing and gloves under Level B. The other levels of PPE do not provide the optimal balance of respiratory protection and skin coverage that is necessary when responding to chlorine incidents. Level A would be excessive and unnecessary for most chlorine releases, while Level C and Level D do not offer the required respiratory protection for such hazardous exposures.