Protective suit L-1

A light protective suit is a protective clothing used to protect the skin from the effects of toxic liquid, solid and gaseous chemical and radioactive substances, biological effects. The set consists of a jumpsuit with galoshes, a jacket with a hood, two-fingered mittens and six polymer pegs for fastening. For carrying in folded form in the L-1 set there is a bag. The material of the costume is rubberized fabric.

The advantages of the L-1 protective suit include:

• Light weight - the mass, depending on the size and material of manufacture, is 2900 - 3500 g, which is why it is called "light".
• Compactness - when folded, it does not exceed 50 x 40 cm and is easily packed into a small bag.
• Due to the tightness of the knots, L-1 is able to protect as much as possible from harmful and dangerous factors when other clothes cannot cope with this.
• There are several standard sizes for different heights and builds.
• Light protective suits are widely used, they are easy to find in stores selling overalls.

Similar OZK equipment is a combined arms protective kit used in the Armed Forces. It consists of a raincoat, stockings and gloves in gray and light green. For military personnel, there are 5 height sizes for this equipment and 3 sizes for legs: 37 - 40, 41 - 42 and 43+. The material for the production of trousers and raincoat OZK is rubberized fabric, galoshes are made of solid rubber, the sole has a thickened layer. Depending on weather conditions, the combined arms protective kit is worn either over underwear, or over summer or winter uniforms. In severe frosts, it can be pulled over a padded jacket and insulated pants with felt boots.

L-1 is used in areas of chemical, biological or radioactive contamination. In case of emergencies, it should be available at industrial enterprises, domestic, transport and strategic facilities where there is a risk of such releases. A light protective suit is used for activities such as disinfection, degassing, decontamination. In addition, it is used in other operations in areas where protection from the listed damaging factors is required.

A suit not used for work should be constantly stored folded in a dark place at a temperature not exceeding 20 ° C. L-1 is packed as follows: first, sleeves and a hood are folded on the jacket chest, then it is folded in half along the vertical axis and rolled into a roll. Pants are rolled up from the bottom end. The folded suit sets, along with protective gloves, are then placed in the bag.

Dress L-1 in this order. All components are taken out of the bag and completely rolled out on a horizontal surface. First, trousers are put on, to which the jumpsuit is fastened. Then the jacket is put on without pulling on the hood. Its intermediate fastener is fastened. Then he puts on a belt, a gas mask bag and a gas mask. A hood is pulled over it, a helmet or helmet is put on it. Lastly, put on gloves on your hands and fasten the sleeve loops.

You need to take off this outfit like this. First of all, rubber gloves are removed, then the bag. Then you need to free yourself from the belt, unfasten the collar and trouser fasteners. Then the jacket is removed, last of all the pants and gas mask. When freeing from items of equipment, it is necessary to take only its inner side in order to exclude the possibility of particles of a harmful substance getting into open hands.

After using the L-1 protective suit and OZK, they must be cleaned and treated with disinfectant solutions. These include chloramine, 0.5% aqueous solution of monochloramine B, bleach. Heat treatment for disinfection should not be used. After disinfection, overalls should be washed with soapy water, and folded only after making sure that its surface is dry.

There are 3 modes of wearing the L-1: marching, "ready" and combat. In the first case, the suit is worn in a bag on the shoulder. In the second case, it is worn on the body, but without a respirator or gas mask. In a combat position, a person must be fully equipped, including respiratory protection, the suit is closed with all fasteners.

The suit has the following technical characteristics:

• suit weight - 3.5 kg ± 0.3 kg;
• infection resistance and processing - 10 cycles;
• production material - rubberized fabric UNKL-3 or T-15;
• number of sizes - 4;
• height 1.69 - 1.79 cm;
• withstand temperature range: from -40°С to +36°С;
• equipment: jacket, semi-overalls, gloves, pegs for fastening (6 pcs.), bag.

There are 4 types of sizes:

• I - height up to 165 cm;
• II - height 166 - 172 cm;
• III - height 173 - 178 cm;
• IV - height over 179 cm.

The most common types of light protective suits are:

• Pass;
• Rescuer;
• Pennant;
• OZK for RKhBZ.

Suit Pass in addition to the basic protective properties, like the L-1, it has additional components: a mosquito net, a two-way zipper, chest pockets, an adjustable jacket size on the thallium. Its color is camouflage grey. The set includes a jacket and trousers.

Model Rescuer designed specifically for emergency services. The costume is made of two-layer rubberized fabric, the outer color is bright blue. The set includes trousers, a hooded jacket, gloves and a bag. All seams are reinforced with sealed tape. Withstands temperatures up to 40°C, protects against chemical contamination, available in 4 height sizes. The shelf life is 10 years.

Vympel suit Made from a cotton-polyester blend, it consists of a dungaree and a jacket. Such overalls are not as effective protection as L-1. It can be used in industrial enterprises, as well as in hiking, fishing.

Combined Arms Protective Kit used by military personnel for RKhBZ activities (radiation, chemical and biological protection). You can also buy it at retail outlets. It has a high degree of protection against damaging factors, it folds compactly. The mass of the OZK is 2.9 - 3.1 kg. Unlike L-1, this suit has 5 height sizes and 3 shoe sizes for protective stockings.

The average price for a standard L-1 kit is about 1500 rubles. The cost of size I - 1200, II - 1400, III - 1700 rubles. The advanced Pass model on the market costs approximately 8,000 rubles. The price also depends on the manufacturer and material of manufacture.

First of all, before buying, you need to consider your height in order to acquire the right category. For OZK, you also need to keep in mind the size of your shoes. Make sure that all the components that should be included in the kit are in place.