Responder® CSM™

GEOMET has worked with the Kappler Safety Group since 1994 to develop a commercially available chemical protective suit system, suitable for commercial operations involving chemical warfare (CW) agents. The suit was adapted from off-the-shelf commercial suit developed by Kappler, for protection against industrial chemicals (liquids and gases). GEOMET recommended a number of design enhancements to upgrade the suit for protection against CW agents. The design is consistent with EPA/OSHA regulations for Level-A suits, and the U.S. Army Surgeon General requirements for wear in IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) environments.

GEOMET works closely with Kappler to ensure that Responder CSM protects against a wide range of CW agents such as: Lewisite (L), Nerve (VX), Mustard (HD), Sarin (GB), Soman (GD) and Tabun (GA). GEOMET performs extensive testing of the suit material with live CW agents GB and HD, as part of the Quality Control (QC) Program, in its Chemical Surety Materiel (CSM) laboratory. Suit fabric, seams, visors, visor seams, zippers are thoroughly tested as part of the Quality Assurance (QA) program, with agents GB and HD.

The Responder CSM consists of two styles; Level-A and Level-B as required by CFR 1910.120. The Level-A style includes a totally encapsulated vapor protective suit with front entry, and expanded back for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). The Level-B is a front entry coverall with an optional overhood to protect the SCBA. The Responder CSM is recommended for municipal hazmat teams and federal security agencies or any organizations dealing with public safety that may need to respond to CW or biological warfare (BW) agent threats.