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SEL Number: 01EM-05-HELM
Title: Helmet, Emergency Medical, NFPA 1950 (1999)


Last Updated: 2/8/2025 12:02:45 PM

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Description: Emergency medical protective helmet (certified as compliant with the NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1999 requirements of NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1950).

ImportantFeatures: NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1950 (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
1950 (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. 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)

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