International Organization for Standardization

Guidance on the selection, use, care and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to provide protection for firefighters - First Edition
 N TR 21808

Annotation

This Technical Report sets out guidance for the selection, use, care and maintenance of PPE designed to provide protection for firefighters while carrying out their duties.

The PPE covered in this Technical Report is intended for firefighting personnel exposed to risks associated with, but not necessarily limited to, the following activities:

— structural firefighting;

— wildland firefighting;

— incidents involving hazardous materials;

— incidents involving motor vehicles;

— urban search and rescue;

— swift water rescue;

— emergency medical response;

— storm and flood recovery.

The purpose of this Technical Report is to highlight the main areas that an organization needs to consider when providing PPE to its members. Most paragraphs of the document contain bullet lists; these lists are provided for guidance only and they are not exhaustive.

Автоматический перевод:

Руководство на выборе, используйте, уход и обслуживание средств индивидуальной защиты (PPE), разработанных для обеспечивания защиты для пожарных - Первый Выпуск