Objective
- To provide the basis for and recommend appropriate design and performance criteria for “cleaning” gloves, single-use protective garments, and eye/face protection devices for emergency medical operations.
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- NFPA 1999, Standard on Protective Clothing for Emergency Medical Operations
- ASTM F23 Protective Clothing – Various standards
- NFPA Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment
- International Personnel Protection
- Emergency Responders
- Manufacturers
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Project Scope
- Identify the specific hazards and use conditions related to EMS protective clothing.
- Determine the performance properties needed.
- Select and develop test methods.
- Establish design and performance criteria for protective clothing items that ensure an appropriate level of protection.
Milestones
- Q1 Post Science Blog on project results
- Q2 Submit paper/manuscript for publication to JEMS and EMS Magazine or Firehouse
- Q2 Presentation at the Fire PPE Symposium in Charlotte, NC
- Q4 Research number of certified elements and components to the 2008 Edition of NFPA 1999
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Outputs
- Manuscripts published or submitted to peer review journals (approx. 0)
- Presentations at conferences (approx. 2)
- Standards committee meetings & public meetings (approx. 8)
- Final report with technical data
Outcomes
- Significant contributions to the 2008 Edition of NFPA 1999, Standard on Protective Clothing for Emergency Medical Operations
- New NPFA compliant products available to end-users
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