Hazmat suits are—unfortunately—one of the most commonly overlooked aspects of disaster preparation.
Because most people focus on full-face respirators, they often overlook the crucial addition of a reliable hazmat suit…or they’ll go with the most basic low-cost alternative on the market. But not all hazmat suits are created equal.
The most common biohazard suits on the market provide limited protection and are intended for use on a job site where users are exposed to a limited range of chemicals and minimal wear and tear. Those entry-level suits are mostly designed for a single day’s use in low-impact environments, so they can easily be disposed of and replaced at a minimal cost.
But when it comes to preparation, you never know exactly what you’ll be facing—a single unexpected puncture to your radiation suit could compromise your health and safety.
That’s why MIRA Safety worked with Kappler to develop a proprietary range of suits that deliver protection above and beyond the common hazmat solution.
Utilising durable, puncture-resistant fabric (the same as military hazmat suits), we’ve developed a multi-purpose CBRN suit solution that serves as a biohazard suit, radiation protection suit (more on this in the Q&A section), and chemical suit all in one.
It’s the same durable fabric used in some of the most expensive and elite NBC suits on the market today and trusted in the harshest environments by top professionals.
Our HAZ-SUIT is a Level C hazmat suit (when worn with a standard air-purifying respirator or PAPR, it is a Level B hazmat suit when worn with an SCBA system) available in six sizes to comfortably fit every member of your family or group and provide full-body protection from up to 8 hours of direct exposure to some of the deadliest chemical, radioactive (alpha particles), and toxic agents in the world today.
That’s enough time to get yourself and your party to safety without having to worry about unexpected punctures or dangerous exposure. And with its superior tensile strength, you’ll have added protection from punctures in the case of debris or slip-and-fall accidents.
When stored properly, these suits can be trusted to perform for decades without any special maintenance or upkeep (see below).
Our MIRA Safety HAZ-SUIT suit makes no compromises when it comes to protecting you from potentially life-threatening CBRN agents—and you shouldn’t have to make any either.
Remember that in addition to a functioning respirator and HAZ-SUIT, you’ll also need reliable gloves, chemtape, and boots to ensure proper protection from airborne contaminants, radiation, and other CBRN threats.
Size Guide
SIZE |
HEIGHT |
WEIGHT (LB) |
2X/3X |
6'2 - 6'5 |
220-300 |
LG/XL |
5'7 - 6'2 |
160-220 |
SM/MD |
5'3 - 5'7 |
120-160 |
XS |
5'0 - 5'3 |
90-115 |
YL |
4'2 - 5'0 |
60-90 |
YS |
3'3 - 4'2 |
35-60 |
Important Considerations For Children
Make sure to keep a close eye on children wearing the HAZ-SUIT. Considering the non-breathable nature of the material (a result of keeping contaminants out), it can get hot while wearing the suit and can cause overheating or dehydration. If your child looks like they are overheating at any time, it is important to evacuate to safety and remove the suit as soon as possible to avoid injury or death. It is up to the guardians of children to determine when wearing the HAZ-SUIT is no longer safe, and guardians accept all responsibility for necessary training.
Important Considerations For Gases & Vapours:
Certain gases and vapours absorb through the skin. While the HAZ-SUIT is tested and proven to block these contaminants in liquid form, it is not a sure-fire way to prevent all gases and vapours from entering.
The HAZ-SUIT is designed with an elastic hood, wrists, and ankles. When coupled with hazmat gloves, a gas mask, and hazmat boots, the level of vapours and gases that enter the suit would be limited but not eliminated.
One way to block all gases and vapours is with a fully encapsulated Level A hazmat suit (which would require an SCBA system). As these systems are costly, they may not be practical for agencies and civilians to stock for emergency preparation.
The other way is with a MOPP suit, such as the MOPP-1 we have available from MIRA Safety. These suits are lined with carbon and passively absorb gases and vapours, preventing them from contacting your skin. Aside from that, MOPP suits are durable as the outer layer is made from heavy-duty nylon, and they are more breathable, allowing for longer periods of donning.