When performing maintenance on TIC Vapor Detector/Gas Monitor Inlet Area, you must wear:

• A. Safety goggles
• B. Respirator
• C. Hard hat
• D. Nitrile gloves

Answer: (D)

Handling the TIC Vapor Detector/Gas Monitor inlet area involves touching potentially contaminated surfaces, so protecting your skin is the immediate priority. Nitrile gloves provide a reliable chemical barrier against many fuels and solvents you might encounter, and they offer good puncture resistance with better allergy safety than latex. They also help prevent transferring oils from your skin to the sensor and connectors, which can affect readings or corrosion. Eye protection, breathing protection, and head protection are important in other contexts, but for this task the gloves address the direct contact risk most relevant to maintenance. After removing the gloves, wash hands and dispose of them properly to avoid spreading contaminants.