Ebola Disease Basics and PPE Protection

Recently, Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks have been reported in parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Understanding proper PPE protection is important for reducing infection risks.

How Ebola Spreads

Ebola is mainly transmitted through contact with:

• Blood
• Bodily fluids
• Secretions
• Contaminated surfaces or objects

Protection against contaminated fluids is the key focus of Ebola PPE.

Protective Clothing

According to EN 14126 biological protection standards:

High-Risk Areas

Recommended protective clothing:

• Type 3-B Protective Suits
• Type 4-B Protective Suits

These suits provide protection against contaminated liquids and biological hazards.

Low-Risk Areas

For inspections, logistics, checkpoints, and non-contact environments:

• Type 6 Protective Clothing

Type 6 suits provide limited splash protection but are not suitable for direct exposure to infected fluids.

Respiratory Protection

Recommended respirators include:

• N95 Respirators
• FFP2 Respirators
• FFP3 Respirators

Higher-risk environments may require PAPRs.

Eye and Face Protection

Recommended products:

• EN 166 Safety Goggles
• Sealed Protective Goggles
• Face Shields

Eye protection should provide splash resistance and a sealed fit.

Protective Gloves

Recommended gloves:

• Nitrile Gloves
• Latex Gloves
• Chemical Resistant Gloves

Double gloving is recommended in higher-risk environments.

Product Quality Matters

The PPE market contains many uncertified or low-quality products. Some products may not provide adequate liquid resistance or biological protection.

When selecting PPE, always check:

• CE Certification
• EN Standards
• NIOSH Certification
• Product Testing Reports

Why Choose PSC

PSC provides one-stop PPE solutions for customers worldwide.

Products include:

• Protective Clothing
• Gloves
• Respirators
• Goggles and Face Shields
• Safety Footwear

PSC supports industries including healthcare, power utilities, mining, construction, and oil & gas.

From head to toe, PSC helps customers achieve:

Safety, Confidence, and Peace of Mind.