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Environmental Risk Assessment Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment - Level C (PPE) for use in meth lab clean-up is designed to prevent or minimize ingestion, inhalation and/or dermal contact exposure with contaminants. PPE includes disposable outerwear that is hooded, and poly-coated to protect against the permeation of liquids and gases (ASTM F1001 certified), a full-face or half-mask with air purifying combination respirators for particulates, gases and vapors (NIOSH approved), two pairs of chemical-resistant gloves (both inner and outer), and chemical resistant boots.       Contact Susan Dempsey, MS Risk Assessment/Toxicology NE Department of Health & Human Services 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, Nebraska 68509 Phone & Fax 402-471-8880 Email:sue.dempsey@nebraska.gov