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Description: Emergency medical examination gloves (certified as compliant with NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1999).

ImportantFeatures: NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1999-compliant gloves are standard medical examination gloves that have met the specific design and performance criteria established by this standard. Many standard medical examination gloves fail to meet the more rigorous barrier and physical strength criteria established in NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1999. Most gloves are constructed from natural rubber or nitrile rubber, although some additional polymers are available. These gloves are designed to provide intimate fit on the hand and allow fine dexterity and a high degree of tactility.

Operating Considerations: NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1999 gloves should be used in all emergency medical operations unless response conditions dictate the use of cleaning gloves, work gloves, or other gloves with additional protection. NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1999 gloves should be selected that afford the highest degree of tactility while still affording adequate protection. Some wearers may be subject to natural rubber latex allergies and should use synthetic gloves instead. Use considerations are provided in OSHA Title 29 CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

Sections 1910.132 and 1910.1030; NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; and NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program.

Training Requirements: Core Training: OSHA 1910.132.
Initial Training: Minimal (<1 day)
Sustainment Training: Minimal (<1 day)

Mandatory Standards:

NFPA 1999: Standard on Protective Clothing and Ensembles for Emergency Medical Operations, 2018 Edition (planned for incorporation into NFPA 1950)

Applicable Standards and References:

29 CFR 1910. 132 (OSHA), General Requirements

29 CFR 1910.1030 (OSHA), Bloodborne Pathogens

ASTM D6319-19(2023) Standard Specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves for Medical Application

CAN/CGSB/CSA-Z1610-11 (R2021), Protection of First Responders from Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Events

NFPA 1550: Standard for Emergency Responder Health and Safety, 2024 Edition

NFPA 1581: Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program, 2022 Edition (planned for incorporation into NFPA 1580)

NIOSH Publication No. 2008-132, Guidance on Emergency Responder Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Response to CBRN Terrorism Incidents, June 2008

MSSL:

Responder Safety: Infectious Diseases

HazMat: Response Team

Maritime

Preventive Rad/Nuc Detection

Medical Point of Dispensing

Mortuary Operations

Mass Care / Shelter

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