What personal protective equipment should you wear when preparing to deploy OC spray?

• A. Eye protection (goggles) and gloves only
• B. Full protective suit with respirator
• C. No PPE necessary
• D. Eye protection (goggles), gloves, and appropriate body protection; a mask depending on policy and exposure risk

Answer: (D)

This question tests what protective gear you should wear when preparing to deploy OC spray. OC spray irritates the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract, so gear should cover those exposure routes before you deploy.

Eye protection such as goggles is essential to prevent the spray from getting into your eyes. Gloves protect your hands from contact with the spray and reduce the chance of transferring contamination to yourself or others. Appropriate body protection helps shield exposed skin and clothing from contact and irritation. A mask or respirator may be required depending on policy and the specific exposure risk, especially in enclosed spaces or where ventilation is poor.

Optionally, note that a full protective suit is generally not needed for standard deployments, and policies vary on mask requirements. The combination of eye protection, gloves, and body protection, plus a mask if indicated, best aligns with minimizing exposure.

Other choices fall short because they omit one or more necessary protections (for example, lacking body protection or a mask) or advocate unnecessary gear.