You arrive at a community center after minor flooding in a residential building. There is no visible standing water, but volunteers report a strong musty odor in one back room where wet carpets were removed.
You are assigned to:
Carry supply boxes through the hallway
Enter the back room briefly to retrieve stored hygiene kits
Speak with two residents who are coughing but not wearing masks
You are provided:
Tyvek suit, goggles, rubber gloves, N95 mask, and a half-face respirator.
❓ The Question:
If you plan to be inside the back room for less than 3 minutes, do you:
A) Wear gloves only
B) Wear an N95 and gloves
C) Wear full Tyvek, goggles, gloves, and respirator
D) Skip PPE because exposure time is short
Explain your reasoning.