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SEL Number: 09MS-01-SHER
Title: Shears/Scissors, Medical


Last Updated: 11/30/2023 2:09:22 PM

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Description: Standard medical shears to enable cutting of various materials.

ImportantFeatures:

Operating Considerations: Consider blunt tip requirements; size and strength requirements for various applications; storage and transport requirements.

Training Requirements: Core Training: ASTM F1031-22, NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
450, NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
470 (within medical scope of practice).
Initial Training: Minimal (<1 day)
Sustainment Training: Minimal (<1 day)

Mandatory Standards:

Applicable Standards and References:


MSSL:
  • Responder Safety: Infectious Diseases
  • Law Enforcement: SWAT/Tactical Team
  • Medical Point of Dispensing
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Pre-Hospital
  • Hospital
  • Public Health
  • Medical Disaster Stockpile
  • Mortuary Operations
  • Mass Care / Shelter
  • REL: Full Canadian Recommended Equipment List
  • REL: LOS-1, Multi-Agency Intervention
  • REL: LOS-5, Emergency Washdown