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Description: Vapor-protective ensemble, including totally encapsulating suit with attached or separate gloves and footwear or booties with outer boots (certified as compliant with the NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1991 requirements of NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1990).

ImportantFeatures: NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1991 defines an ensemble consisting of a suit with attached gloves that totally encapsulates the wearer and his or her breathing apparatus. Ensembles are frequently configured with an overcover, outer gloves, and outer boots in order to meet the requirements of the standard; however, some products can meet the requirements without these extra layers. Suit materials, including visors and seams, are evaluated for permeation resistance against 24 different industrial chemicals and 2 chemical warfare agents. NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1991 also includes optional criteria for liquefied gas protection and flash fire escape protection. Additional criteria are provided for each of the certification options. Product labels must clearly indicate which options apply to the specific ensemble. The primary purpose of NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1991 is to define requirements that isolate the wearer from a surrounding hazardous chemical environment.

Operating Considerations: NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1991 defines the highest level of protection for hazardous material emergencies. NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

1991 ensembles are intended for severe chemical exposure skin hazards. The suits are designed to provide protection from gases, vapors, liquids, and particulates. Level A ensembles should not be used without extensive training. 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

1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program.

Training Requirements: Core Training: NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

470 Chapters 6, 8, 10 as applicable, OSHA 1910.120, 1910.132.
Initial Training: Extensive (>2 days)
Sustainment Training: Extensive (>2 days)

Mandatory Standards:

NFPA 1990: Standard for Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials and CBRN Operations, 2022 Edition, NFPA 1991 Requirements

Applicable Standards and References:

29 CFR 1910. 120 (OSHA), Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

29 CFR 1910. 132 (OSHA), General Requirements

CAN/CGSB/CSA-Z1610-11 (R2021), Protection of First Responders from Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Events

NFPA 470, Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders, 2022 Edition

NFPA 1550: Standard for Emergency Responder Health and Safety, 2024 Edition

NIOSH Publication No. 2008-132, Guidance on Emergency Responder Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Response to CBRN Terrorism Incidents, June 2008

MSSL:

HazMat: Response Team

REL: Full Canadian Recommended Equipment List

REL: LOS-1, Multi-Agency Intervention

REL: LOS-2, Scout/Reconnaissance Mission