Which PPE level is described as Standard, Turnout Gear?

• A. Level A
• B. Level B
• C. Level D
• D. Level C

Answer: (C)

Level C protection uses standard turnout gear for body protection paired with an air-purifying respirator for inhalation protection. Turnout gear gives heat and splash protection, while the respirator filters contaminants from the air rather than supplying breathing air from an SCBA. This setup is used when the atmosphere may contain hazardous vapors or aerosols but is not immediately oxygen-deficient, so an APR is sufficient.

It sits between the minimal protection of Level D (no respirator, standard work clothes) and the higher protection of Level A/B (fully encapsulating suits with SCBA). That combination—standard turnout gear plus a respirator—fits the description of this level.