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SEL Number: 01SP-01-ENSE
Title: Ensemble, Liquid Splash-Protective, Encapsulating, NFPA 1990 (1992)


Last Updated: 9/25/2024 4:51:53 PM

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Description: Encapsulating liquid splash-protective ensemble (certified as compliant with the NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1992 requirements of NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1990).

ImportantFeatures: Liquid splash ensembles consist of a full body garment, gloves, and footwear. The liquid splash-protective ensemble is either an encapsulating or non-encapsulating ensemble. Encapsulating ensembles enclose the wearer and his or her breathing apparatus; for non-encapsulating ensembles, the face area of the garment is open but the breathing apparatus covers the wearer's face. Both types of ensembles are evaluated with all components in place (garments, gloves, and footwear) for functionality and liquid-tight integrity. Different design features include the types of interfaces between gloves and footwear, and the type of closure. Liquid splash ensembles incorporate different materials for garments, gloves, and footwear. Some garment materials may be breathable, but still resist penetration by liquids.

Operating Considerations: NFPA1990 (1992 Requirements) does not address liquid splash protection against chemical warfare agents (CWA); it only addresses industrial chemicals. If CWA
Chemical Warfare Agents
protection is required, refer to NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1990 (1994) for guidance on selection.

NFPA1990 (1992 Requirements) addresses the second tier of hazardous materials response protection. This standard establishes the requirements for chemical liquid splash protection where the chemical vapors that exist during a hazardous material response are no longer a hazard. The liquid splash-protective ensembles are intended for situations where the primary form of chemical exposure is short-term intermittent contact with liquid chemicals that do not produce skin-toxic or carcinogenic vapors. NFPA1990 (1992 Requirements) further permits the individual certification of garments, gloves, and footwear, which may not be part of an overall ensemble. The primary purpose of NFPA1990 (1992 Requirements) is to establish requirements for clothing that keeps liquids from contacting the wearer's skin. Use considerations are provided in OSHA Title 29 CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
Sections 1910.120 and 1910.132, and NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1550 (1500 Requirements),

Training Requirements: Core Training: NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
470, Chapters 6, 8, 10 as applicable, OSHA 1910.120, 1910.132.
Initial Training: Moderate (1-2 days)
Sustainment Training: Moderate (1-2 days)

Mandatory Standards:


Applicable Standards and References:


MSSL:
  • HazMat: Response Team
  • Forensic Technician
  • REL: Full Canadian Recommended Equipment List
  • REL: LOS-1, Multi-Agency Intervention
  • REL: LOS-2, Scout/Reconnaissance Mission