The Complete Guide to Proper Donning and Doffing PPE By CBRN Experts

by Jay Speakman

This guide explains how to properly wear and remove personal protective equipment in hazardous settings. It outlines donning and doffing steps for Levels A through D, highlights common contamination mistakes, and breaks down key training methods. Backed by CDC and OSHA guidelines, it also explains material standards, seal checks, and real-world applications. With examples from MIRA Safety gear, this article helps you reduce exposure risk through practical, consistent procedures.

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Surviving the Top 10 Most Remote Places on Earth

From the “Oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility” at Point Nemo to the windswept heights of La Rinconada, the world’s ten most remote locations—from Pa...
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The Ultimate Guide to MRE: Meals Ready-to-Eat for Every Situation

MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat) are self-contained emergency rations—each providing ~1,200–1,300 kcal with balanced carbs, protein, fats, vitamins, an...
By Rebekah Brown
A Comprehensive Guide to Emergency Water Storage

Storing at least 1 gallon of water per person per day is vital—both for drinking and sanitation—because even a short-lived outage can quickly tu...
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Top 10 Best Survival Movies of All Time for Preparedness

Survival films thrust ordinary people into extraordinary—and often deadly—situations, from lone castaways and stranded astronauts to apocalyptic...
By Jeff Edwards
Protecting Your Castle: The Best Home Defense Shotguns

Shotguns remain a top choice for home defense thanks to their raw stopping power, intimidation factor, and forgiving shot pattern in close quart...