Fluoride At injection area for city water**** Protective Equipment The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when handling fluoride chemicals or when maintenance on fluoridation equipment is performed. Required PPE for handling sodium fluoride or sodium fluorosilicate includes: a. NIOSH/MSHA approved high efficiency dust respirator (chemical mask) with soft rubber face-to-mask seal and replaceable cartridges. b. Gauntlet neoprene gloves (12” glove minimum length) c. Heavy duty neoprene aprons. Required PPE for handling fluorosilicic acid includes: a. Gauntlet neoprene gloves (12” glove minimum length) b. Heavy duty neoprene aprons. c. Full 8” face shield or acid type safety goggles d. Safety shower/eye washer in easily accessible location (or pint-size bottle of eyewash solution). https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,1132,76,pdf/FinalWaterFluoridationGuidelines.pdf