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Hazmat suit

A hazmat suit is a special suit that helps protect people from dangerous things in the air or on the ground. Think of it like a superhero costume, but instead of being able to fly or shoot lasers from your eyes, it protects your body from bad things.

The hazmat suit looks a little like a big, thick onesie that covers your whole body. It’s made out of special materials that keep bad things out like viruses, chemicals, and even radiation.

The suit has a clear plastic shield that covers your face and protects your eyes. It also has special rubber gloves that go over your hands so you can touch things without getting them on your skin.

When someone puts on a hazmat suit, they have to be really careful. They have to make sure it’s completely zipped up so nothing can get in. Then, they have to put on a special air filter mask that helps them breathe.

Once someone is all geared up in their hazmat suit, they can go into places that may be dangerous, like a nuclear accident site, a laboratory where chemicals are being tested, or even just a place where there’s a lot of smoke in the air. The hazmat suit helps keep them safe so they can do their job and not get sick.