Anthrax Release: Choosing the Right Level of Protection for First Responders

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ANTHRAX RELEASE CHOOSING THE RIGHT LEVEL OF
PROTECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
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LEVEL A VS. LEVEL B PROTECTION A BREAKDOWN
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LEVEL A PROTECTION


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LEVEL B PROTECTION
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FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING LEVEL OF
PROTECTION
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Stage of the Release
Specific Tasks
Risk Assessment
Availability of Resources

• Active release Level A strongly recommended.
• Inactive release Level B may be sufficient for
  clean-up.

• Direct contact with contaminated materials
  Level A required.
• Activities outside the contaminated area Level
  B may be sufficient.

• Potential for airborne exposure Higher risk
  necessitates Level A.
• Number of anthrax spores Higher
  concentrations require Level A.

• Level A equipment and training Required for
  Level A use.
• Decontamination facilities Essential for Level
  A personnel and equipment.

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DECIDING THE RIGHT LEVEL A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT
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ALWAYS REMEMBER!
1 Never underestimate the risk of anthrax
exposure.
2 Err on the side of caution and use Level A
if unsure.
3 Prioritize your safety and the safety of
others.
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