The combined-arms protective kit was created in 1984 and has since been actively used for human safety. With him, people are protected from radiation dust, biochemical weapons. It retains high mobility. It is usually worn with respiratory protection. To properly wear the kit, you need to know how to put on the OZK. The raincoat can be turned into a jumpsuit, which is also convenient to use.
Suit purpose
A suit is necessary to protect people from radiation and biochemical substances. With it, the skin and respiratory tract of a person are safe. He keeps clothes, equipment, weapons of people. With preliminary equipment, the effect of OZK is weakened. The kit is used for territorial contamination of the area.
Areas of use
Combined arms protective kit is used in:
- Armed forces of the Russian Federation. Equipment is needed for personnel to perform operations on contaminated areas.
- Fishing and hunting, amateur tourism. Clothing serves as protection against rain, moisture and dirt.
- Factories, laboratories, industrial organizations. Specialists eliminate the consequences of accidents in special suits.
- Some militarized games: airsoft, hardball, laser tag.
It is also used for decorating the premises of the OZK. A raincoat and protective equipment are common among civilians due to their waterproofness and durability. Just keep in mind that the OZK is not tight.
Rules for the use of OZK
In the army of the CIS countries, a set of OZK is used, which should include a gas mask or a respirator. The raincoat reliably protects not only from infections, but also from the weather. Costumes can be used and not intended, for example, for personal purposes.
If there is no need, then you can’t be in such a suit for a long time, because it does not allow air to pass through. A prolonged stay in the CRA can cause diaper rash and other negative consequences. You can stay in it no more than 4 hours. The kit weighs approximately 1.6 kg, and its effect on the shoulders affects the condition of the musculoskeletal system.
In the OZK there are:
- protective coat OP-1;
- stockings;
- gloves.
Cloak Composition
With dangers, they put on completely OZK. The raincoat is designed so that braids and rivets turn it into a jumpsuit. This kit is convenient to move. Additional equipment includes a cap with a visor and headphones. This is required to protect vision and hearing if a person is in the area of infection.
Protective raincoats and stockings are made of rubberized material. The suit has:
- rivets;
- hood;
- two floors;
- pegs;
- whip.
They put on a cloak with a hood on ordinary clothes, including stockings with canvas soles. So a person will be protected reliably. In fishing and hunting, OZK shoe covers, which are often used by motorists, are useful. They are used not only in the summer from the water, but also in the winter during fishing. They protect from moisture for a long time.
Shoe covers
OZK shoe covers should be worn on shoes, fixed on the ankle, lower leg and knees with a belt. Thanks to this, the products fit snugly on the legs, so they will not accidentally be removed. All people have different height, weight and physique, so the costumes are divided into 4 classic sizes.
On the contaminated territory, OZK should be worn in the following order: stockings, gas mask, gloves, cloak. At the end, you need to put on the hood and button the cloak. The suit must be removed on command, while the skin should not be in contact with the OZK. First, a cloak is removed, and then stockings. Things lean back.
Varieties of costumes
OZK is divided into:
- combined arms modernized kit;
- landing.
The first set has protective visors for hiding hands. There is also fabric impregnation. The landing set includes a light jacket, trousers, caps. But both have gas masks and respirators.
Determining the quality of OZK
When choosing, you must carefully inspect the OZK. The cloak and other elements must be of high quality. You should pay attention to the areas of the joints of the elements of the cloak, sleeves. All pegs, ribbons, and straps should be in place.
A cloak with a hood on the outside can be treated with talc. This indicates either its novelty or secondary talc coating. It is necessary to look at the areas for threading the pegs: if they are designed and freely pass the pegs, then such a product was used.
Storage
It must be borne in mind that a small violation of the OZK leads to negative consequences. Therefore, it should be stored in a special case. If the kit has been stored for a long time, it should be inspected before use. It is necessary to wear only a suitably sized ozk.
It can be used more than once, after exposure to hazardous substances it is processed. OZK is considered a reliable and universal tool for protecting people. It will serve for many years if you follow the recommendations for use.
Personal protective equipment
To protect a person, special clothes, shoes, hats, masks, gloves are used. They allow you to prevent burns, poisoning, injuries and other injuries. They are also used as prophylaxis. Overalls are considered a popular means of protection against negative environmental factors. Cotton products do not allow dirt and dust on the skin. They are impregnated with water-resistant, fire-resistant components. Linen clothes protect people from alkalis, and woolen clothes protect from temperatures.
Special gloves are used to protect against mechanical damage, burns, acid exposure. Mittens are made of cotton, linen, cloth, rubber, leather. Safety shoes are suitable for protecting legs from the influence of external factors. It is leather, rubber, felted.
Protective helmets are used to prevent injuries, burns and head injuries . They are used during construction, as well as when working in hot shops, at enterprises.
The use of gas masks and respirators is in demand. Means are filtering and isolating. The first devices purify the air of negative impurities, as it passes through a special material. Insulating agents suggest isolation of respiration from the environment.
Eye protection are open and closed glasses. Also such functions are performed by half masks, hand guards and head shields, helmets. When working outdoors, special sunglasses are used, which have glass filters.
OZK is used for contamination of the area. The kit will prevent the deterioration of human health, as he may be in such clothes for some time and be safe. It is used to protect people of various specialties, so as not to put health at risk. When life is not in danger, it must be removed for storage.