Level A personal protective equipment:
A) is designed to protect the rescuer against a known agent and is worn with an air-purifying respirator.
B) fully encapsulates the hazardous materials technician, including his or her self-contained breathing apparatus.
C) is required when a technician needs protection from splashes and inhaled toxins but does not need to be fully encapsulated.
D) provides the same degree of protection as a fire fighter's turnout gear, and is typically worn in the cold zone.
Answer: B) fully encapsulates the hazardous materials technician, including his or her self-contained breathing apparatus.
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