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182 Healthcare: Ethylene Oxide Safety
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Hierarchy of Controls

Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE) should also be used when ethylene oxide hazards are not well-controlled. Your employer is required to provide you with the necessary PPE, such as gloves and other appropriate protective clothing required to prevent skin contact with EtO.

The following image takes a closer look at the different types of PPE used to provide protection from exposure.

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1-7. What should a worker do if their skin becomes contaminated by ethylene oxide?