TABLE 3B.

The four different personal protective equipment (PPE) variants offer different levels of safety, usability, and personal perceptions.

	PPE variant 1	PPE variant 2	PPE variant 3	PPE variant 4
	Multi-layer with FFP3 mask	Multi-layer with PAPR	Liquid-tight with hood	Liquid-tight one-piece
Autopsy of deceased infected with a BSL-3 pathogen	*	**	***	***
Lab work with propagative BSL-3 pathogens	*	**	***	***
Strictly dedicated doffing process	Yes	Yes	No	No
Use of chemical shower possible	No	No	Yes	Yes
Heat stress	***	**	**	*
Extended working hours	*	**	***	**
Risk of slipping	**	**	No	*
Restricted fine motor skills	**	**	**	***
Restricted view	***	*	*	*
Foggy goggles	***	No	No	No
Use of adhesive tape to seal gloves, boots or shoe covers	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
PAPR battery exchange possible	Not used here	Yes	Yes	No

***Completely applies; **Applies well; *Applies to a limited extent.