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SEL Number: 01SP-02-GRMT
Title: Garment, Liquid Splash-Protective, NFPA 1992


Last Updated: 7/8/2022 12:42:43 PM

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Description: Liquid splash-protective garment (certified as compliant with the NFPA 1992 requirements of NFPA 1990).

ImportantFeatures: A garment is an element of the liquid splash-protective ensemble or an item of protective clothing designed to provide protection to the upper and lower torso, arms and legs (excluding the head, hands, and feet when garment hoods, gloves, and footwear are not provided). Garments include one or multi-piece splash suits, coveralls, and encapsulating suits. NFPA 1992 further permits both full body and partial body garments. Different design features include the types of interfaces between gloves and footwear, and the type of closure. Liquid splash ensembles incorporate different materials which may be coated or special laminates. Some garment materials may be breathable, but still resist penetration by liquids.

Operating Considerations: NFPA 1992 does not address liquid splash protection against chemical warfare agents (CWA); it only addresses industrial chemicals. If CWA liquid splash protection is required, an NFPA 1994 Class 3 ensemble should be selected. An NFPA 1992 ensemble is appropriate for protecting decontamination personnel at an incident involving biological or radiological particulates as defined in the SEL Hazard-Role Matrix.

NFPA 1992 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. NFPA 1992 further permits the individual certification of garments, gloves, and footwear, which may not be part of an overall ensemble. The primary purpose of NFPA 1992 is to establish requirements for clothing that keeps liquids from contacting the wearer's skin. Use considerations are provided in OSHA Title 29 CFR Sections 1910.120 and 1910.132, and NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program.


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


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Applicable Standards and References:


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