Disposable coveralls – Lakeland SafeGard 76 Type 5/6 – orange

These orange Lakeland SafeGard 76 disposable asbestos coveralls are made from a breathable SMMS fabric with bound seams for superior strength, comfort and promotion of air permeability. These disposable coveralls provide Type 5/6 protection.

• Highly breathable so comfortable to wear
• Excellent protection against dry particles and splashes of liquids
• These disposable asbestos coveralls are constructed with a 55gsm 4-layer SMMS fabric – a double layer of melt-blown fibre (‘MM’) to enhance hazardous dust protection while maintaining a high level of comfort
• The air permeability of this coverall is 10 times higher than other materials such as flash-spun polyethylene and microporous film laminate, resulting in much higher comfort levels
• Air permeability reduces the ‘bellows effect’ (the tendency to create suction of air and dust particles in the seam holes, cuffs, ankles and zip)
• Superior strong and durable bound seams offer additional protection against dust, liquid ingress*
• Super-B style design – this coverall has been developed for a superior fit, wearability and durability
• A crotch gusset is included to reduce incidence of burst crotch and improve durability
• To increase visibility, this Lakeland general purpose coverall is a distinctive orange colour for additional safety
• Lakeland SafeGard 76 asbestos coveralls are also available in blue and white
• All Lakeland coveralls are suitable for asbestos handling and removal

Typical applications include:

• Asbestos handling and removal
• “Dry” applications in fibreglass manufacturing
• Boatbuilding
• Windblade or similar manufacturing environments
• Wood and plastic processing
• Insulation handling and removal
• General manufacturing and maintenance
• Low level / low hazard sprays

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Which garment to use:

Physical factors such as strenuous work?
The physical demands of a task such as climbing ladders, crawling or working in confined spaces, especially if the chemical is highly toxic,  may require higher strength fabric or a specific design, even though permeation analysis and/or the hazard spray type indicate a lighter/more comfortable garment.

Liquid or gas?
Liquid would normally suggest a Type 3 or 4 hazard. However, some chemicals have low boiling points, becoming vapour at low temperatures. In such cases a gas-tight suit might be appropriate. Such information can be obtained from Safety Data Sheets.

Type 3 vs Type 4 –  the different spray tests

EN 14605 – Type 3: ‘jet’ sprays	EN14605 – Type 4: ‘liquid’ sprays
Strong, directional jets of liquid spray Results in intense, local pressure on fabric, seams and joins Back-spray will penetrate under, up or behind any loose flaps or joins In finished garment spray test, single jets of liquid are sprayed at ‘potential’ weak areas of suit (seams, crotch, zip flap ect.)	Wider, less pressurised liquid sprays Results in saturation of fabric (so sealed seams required) but no pressure on garment, seams or joins No risk of back-spray penetrating under, up or behind loose flaps or joins In finished garment spray test, four nozzles with general overspray of liquid

By identifying that your application is Type 4 only (rather than Type 3), this enables more options for garment design and choice, along with a greater level of comfort.

*About bound seams
The seam is wrapped with a folded strip of similar or stronger material and chain-stitched through all five layers in a single operation. This results in a tougher seam which also provides improved liquid and particle repellency at the seams as well as a tougher garment all round. A bound seam is not suitable for a chemical suit as it is not liquid tight.