In 1954, hermetically sealed plastic suits developed by General Electric for men who work in their atomic plants, protect them against deadly effects of radiation in contaminated areas.
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| Man crawls through tunnel which is connected to tail of suit and serves as an entrance and exit Tunnel also brings in clean air from the outside. |
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| Here a worker monitors equipment in a contaminated area, using a poppy to determine the extent of contamination and level of radiation. |
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| Worker dons rubber gloves which are built into sleeves of suit. Window of transparent but less flexible material affords the men a clear view. |
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| The top of this process vessel is being welded under radioactive conditions. Worker wears oxygen mask in case suit tear lets in bad air. |
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