Which PPE topic describes that PPE can be cleaned and some items are disposable?

• A. PPE can be cleaned, some disposable
• B. Should not contribute to fire hazard
• C. Complete protection
• D. Level A, B, C, D

Answer: (A)

PPE cleaning and disposability describes how protective gear is managed after use. Some items are designed to be cleaned and decontaminated so they can be reused, while others are intended to be disposable and discarded after a single use. This distinction matters for how responders perform any required decontamination, how often gear is inspected, and how waste is handled.

Explanation in practice: reusable pieces like certain face shields or elastomeric respirators can be cleaned and re-used after proper decontamination procedures. disposable items—such as many gloves, disposable coveralls, and some hoods—are used once and then disposed of to prevent cross-contamination. The other choices don’t fit because they address fire hazard potential, imply absolute protection, or reference a PPE level classification rather than how PPE is cleaned or disposed of.