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NFPA 1975, Standard on Emergency Services Work Apparel

2019 NFPA 1975 Standard - Current Edition
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    Promote on-the-job safety for fire and emergency services personnel with work apparel that complies with NFPA 1975.

    Firefighters and emergency services personnel face dangerous occupational hazards, and they need work apparel that won't cause or exacerbate burn injury. NFPA 1975, Standard on Emergency Services Work Apparel, sets the bar for protective garments specifically designed to withstand the effects of heat.

    Recently made a standard, NFPA 1975 is revised with language that should be adopted nationwide and referenced by jurisdictions, AHJs, and uniform manufacturers.

    NFPA 1975 specifies the latest requirements for the design, performance, testing, and certification of flame-resistant or thermally stable station apparel capable of withstanding the effects of heat and protecting against burn injury. Emergency services station apparel includes non-primary protective garments configured as long- or short-sleeve shirts (regular, polo, T-shirt, sweatshirt), station pants, and shorts. This category does not include underwear, socks, dress uniforms, or outerwear.

    The 2019 edition of NFPA 1975 is aligned with other PPE standards.

    • Letter heights are adjusted to bring them in line with the rest of the personal protective equipment (PPE) project.
    • The thread heat resistance test is revised to refer to ASTM D7138, Standard Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature of Synthetic Fibers, using either Method 1 or Method 2.
    • Odor resistance is removed from the standard, including the odor resistance test.

    Reduce risks on the job with NFPA 1975.

    Help ensure firefighters and emergency services personnel are protected with appropriate work apparel, so they are ready to respond to challenges without taking on extra risk. Order the new NFPA 1975 standard today. (Print, 31 pp., 2019)

     

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  • Table of Contents (2019 Current Edition)

    NFPA® 1975 Standard on Emergency Services Work Apparel, 2019 Edition

    Chapter 1 Administration
    1.1 Scope.
    1.2 Purpose.
    1.3 Application.
    1.4 Units.
    Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
    2.1 General.
    2.2 NFPA Publications. (Reserved)
    2.3 Other Publications.
    2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. (Reserved)
    Chapter 3 Definitions
    3.1 General.
    3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
    3.3 General Definitions.
    Chapter 4 Certification
    4.1 General.
    4.2 Certification Program.
    4.3 Inspection and Testing.
    4.4 Recertification.
    4.5 Manufacturers’ Quality Assurance Program.
    4.6 Hazards Involving Compliant Product.
    4.7 Manufacturers’ Investigation of Complaints and Returns.
    4.8 Manufacturers’ Safety Alert and Product Recall Systems.
    Chapter 5 Labeling and Information
    5.1 Product Labeling Requirements.
    5.2 User Information.
    Chapter 6 Design Requirements
    6.1 General.
    6.2 Configuration.
    Chapter 7 Performance Requirements
    7.1 Base Requirements for Work Apparel.
    7.2 Optional Requirements for Flame-Resistant Work Apparel.
    7.3 Optional Requirements for Water-Resistant Work Apparel.
    7.4 Optional Requirements for Insect Repellent Work Apparel.
    Chapter 8 Test Methods
    8.1 Sample Preparation Procedures.
    8.2 Heat and Thermal Shrinkage Resistance Test.
    8.3 Thermal Stability Test.
    8.4 Seam Breaking Strength Test.
    8.5 Label Print Durability Test.
    8.6 Flame Resistance Test.
    8.7 Thread Heat Resistance Test.
    8.8 Water Absorption Resistance Test.
    8.9 Insect Repellency Test.
    Annex A Explanatory Material
    Annex B Information on Performance Requirements and Test Methods
    Annex C Informational References
  • Prior Editions

    2014 Edition

    Improve on-the-job safety for fire services and emergency services personnel by complying with NFPA 1975.

    Firefighters and emergency services personnel face countless occupational hazards. Don't let their clothing add to the risks. NFPA 1975, Standard on Emergency Services Work Clothing Elements provides the standard for work apparel specifically designed to withstand the effects of heat.

    NFPA 1975 specifies the latest requirements for the design, performance, testing and certification of emergency services work clothing constructed from thermally stable or flame-resistant materials so that they won't cause or exacerbate burn injury. Emergency services work clothing includes non-primary protective garments configured as long- or short-sleeve shirts (regular, polo, T-shirt, sweatshirt), station pants and shorts. This category does not include underwear, socks, dress uniforms or outerwear.

    The 2014 edition of NFPA 1975 features these updates:

    • New definitions for work apparel and work apparel garments
    • A reorganized Chapter 7 to clarify the base and optional requirements for work apparel

    Make sure your firefighters and emergency services personnel always wear the right work apparel. Order your copy of NFPA 1975 today. (Softbound, 29 pp., 2014)

     

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