TABLE 3. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR GARRISON STORAGE OPERATIONS

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3-3.2 Garrison Storage. Types and levels of PPE for operations performed under garrison storage of DS2 are shown in

Table 3. Military personnel are required to wear long rubber gloves and a full length apron when handling open or leaking

DS2 containers. Toxicological Agent Protective (TAP) gloves and aprons are appropriate. When severely leaking

containers are encountered, the green vinyl overboot (GVO) will also be worn. Standard issue military protective masks

provide adequate respiratory protection for all anticipated operations.

TABLE 3. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

FOR GARRISON STORAGE OPERATIONS

Operation

Clothing

Gloves

Mask

General

Battle Dress

Available

inspection

Uniform (BDU)

Handling

BDU plus

Worn

leaking

TAP apron

containers

(minor)

Handling

BDU plus

Worn

leaking

TAP apron

containers

and GVO

(severe)

Equipment which will provide an equal or higher level of protection may be substituted for any operations listed in either

table above. Wash protective clothing, masks, and overboots with hot soapy water as soon as possible after contact with

DS2 as DS2 will cause butyl rubber to soften and deteriorate.

SECTION IV. STORAGE

4-1. General. The information presented here is provided only for guidance. Storage of DS2 is to be in accordance with

requirements contained in TM 38-410, Storage and Handling of Hazardous Materials, and NFPA 30, Flammable and

Combustible Liquids Code. The requirements of the uniform building code, existing fire codes, and any state and/or local

regulations are also applicable for DS2 storage. In addition, DS2 storage and the