Glossary of Terms Term Definition Contaminated Any environment in which a hazardous material is present. Environment Decontaminate The process by a person or object has contamination removed. Disrobe The term used to describe the removal of the protection system from the user when the protection system is not contaminated. Don The term used to describe the user putting on the protection system. Donning Process The process by which the user puts on the protection system including any time taken to remove from packaging and prepare for wear. Emergency Disrobe The term used to describe a faster removal of the protection system from the user when the user is in discomfort and at risk. Ensemble Within the MP3S complete system it is envisaged that will be components which when worn together will form an ensemble to provide the appropriate protection for the threat level. Fully dressed This is the user is wearing the full ensemble appropriate for the threat level. Protected The term used to describe the user when in the full dress state of the protection system appropriate for the threat level. Individual These vary across the agencies but typically identify the Recognition Insignia agency, force, rank and identification of the individual user. MP3S This is a reference to the activities required to be Matrix undertaken by the users whilst in the protection system and within the relevant environments. MP3S Equipment This is a reference to the equipment to be used by List whilst in the protection system. Normal Work wear This will vary across the agencies. Objective Desired measurement of effectiveness. Protected State The term used to describe the full dress state of the protection system. Protection This covers all equipment that have for protection over Equipment and above the protection system.
Glossary of Terms Term Definition Contaminated Environment Any environment in which a hazardous material is present. Decontaminate The process by a person or object has contamination removed. Disrobe The term used to describe the removal of the protection system from the user when the protection system is not contaminated. Don The term used to describe the user putting on the protection system. Donning Process The process by which the user puts on the protection system including any time taken to remove from packaging and prepare for wear. Emergency Disrobe The term used to describe a faster removal of the protection system from the user when the user is in discomfort and at risk. Ensemble Within the MP3S complete system it is envisaged that will be components which when worn together will form an ensemble to provide the appropriate protection for the threat level. Fully dressed This is the user is wearing the full ensemble appropriate for the threat level. Protected The term used to describe the user when in the full dress state of the protection system appropriate for the threat level. Individual Recognition Insignia These vary across the agencies but typically identify the agency, force, rank and identification of the individual user. MP3S Matrix This is a reference to the activities required to be undertaken by the users whilst in the protection system and within the relevant environments. MP3S Equipment List This is a reference to the equipment to be used by whilst in the protection system. Normal Work wear This will vary across the agencies. Objective Desired measurement of effectiveness. Protected State The term used to describe the full dress state of the protection system. Protection Equipment This covers all equipment that have for protection over and above the protection system.
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