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Previous SEL Number: 01EM-05-HELM

Description: Emergency medical protective helmet (certified as compliant with NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1999).

ImportantFeatures: NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1999 helmets are mainly intended to provide physical protection in different hazardous environment or when riding in the back of an ambulance. These helmets are likely to be lightweight helmets with a energy-absorbing means, suspension system with sweat band, chin strap, nape device, sweat band, and retroreflective markings. Helmets provide impact resistance as specified in ANSI

American National Standards Institute

/ISEA Z89.1, Standard for Industrial Heat Protection, and are also tested for performance of the suspension and retention systems, attachment of goggles (if provided), and visibility of retroreflective markings.

Operating Considerations: NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1999 emergency medical protective helmets should be used whenever physical hazards to the head may be encountered during emergency medical operations. Helmets may be needed in provide head protection while working in the back of a moving ambulance. NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1999-compliant helmets do not provide any special protection against bloodborne pathogens. 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: 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. 135 (OSHA), Head Protection

29 CFR 1910.1030 (OSHA), Bloodborne Pathogens

ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 R2019, American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection

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)