The following limitations are indicative of Level B, with SCBA (Type 2) chemical vapor suit.

• A. Level B, with SCBA (Type 2)
• B. Level A
• C. Level C
• D. Level D

Answer: (A)

PPE levels determine when to use different combinations of respiratory and skin protection. The described setup provides the highest level of respiratory protection available, an SCBA, to guard against hazardous vapors, but the suit described is not fully encapsulating, offering skin protection that is adequate for splashes rather than full, all-over encapsulation. That combination—SCBA for breathing protection with non-encapsulating chemical protective clothing—fits Level B. It’s used when the atmosphere contains dangerous vapors and require a supplied air source, yet skin exposure risks are not as extreme as those that would require a fully encapsulated suit.

Level A would involve a fully encapsulating suit with the most comprehensive skin protection, which is not indicated here. Level C relies on air-purifying respirators rather than SCBA, so it wouldn’t provide the self-contained breathing protection shown. Level D involves minimal protection with standard work clothing, which wouldn’t address the hazardous vapors. Therefore, the scenario described aligns with Level B.