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SEL Number: 01SP-02-HOOD
Title: Hood, Liquid Splash-Protective, NFPA 1990 (1992)


Last Updated: 9/25/2024 4:56:03 PM

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

ImportantFeatures: A hood is a separate element of the liquid splash-protective ensemble or an item of protective clothing designed to provide protection to the head and neck (excluding the torso, arms, hands, legs, and feet when garments, gloves, and footwear are not provided). Hoods are generally one-piece clothing items that are designed to interface with specific respirators and may have different types of openings for this interface (rubber gasket, elastic, or tie string). Liquid splash hoods incorporate different materials which may be coated or special laminates. 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