Which description correctly describes how to don the PBE hood?

• A. Lean forward and pull the hood over your head until it fits securely around your neck, ensuring no hair or clothing is trapped.
• B. Place both hands inside the neck seal opening with palms facing each other; stretch the neck seal open by spreading your hands apart; lean forward and pull the opened hood over your head until it fits securely around your neck; ensure no hair or clothing is trapped in seal.
• C. Place the hood over your head and seal loosely.
• D. Pull the hood over your head without touching the neck seal.

Answer: (B)

The best way to don the PBE hood is to begin by preparing the neck seal so it can seat properly around your neck. Placing both hands inside the neck seal opening with palms facing each other lets you spread the seal open wide, creating a clear opening that won’t catch hair or clothing as you pull the hood over your head. Leaning forward slightly and guiding the opened hood over your head lets the hood slide down smoothly and sit securely around your neck, giving a snug, sealed fit. This sequence minimizes the risk of hair or clothing becoming trapped and ensures there’s no gap around the neck where air could leak. Always verify that nothing is caught in the seal and that the hood sits firmly in place.