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1 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA Phone: Fax: M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: NFPA Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment David Trebisacci, Staff Liaison DATE: July 27, 2011 SUBJECT: NFPA 1999 ROP TC Letter Ballot (F2012) The ROP letter ballot for NFPA 1999 is attached. The ballot is for formally voting on whether or not you concur with the committee s actions on the proposals. Reasons must accompany all negative and abstention ballots. Please do not vote negatively because of editorial errors. However, please bring such errors to my attention for action. Please complete and return your ballot as soon as possible but no later than August 18, As noted on the ballot form, please return the ballot to Yvonne Smith either via e- mail to ysmith@nfpa.org or via fax to You may also mail your ballot to the attention of Yvonne Smith at NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA The return of ballots is required by the Regulations Governing Committee Projects. Attachments: Proposals Letter Ballot ROP TC Initial Ballot Cover Memo September 24, 2010

2 Log #CP1 FAE-EMS Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, Review entire document to: 1) Update any extracted material by preparing separate proposals to do so, and 2) review and update references to other organizations documents, by preparing proposal(s) as required. To conform to the NFPA Regulations Governing Committee Projects. The technical committee reviewed the entire document to update any extracted material and prepared separate proposals to do so. The TC also reviewed and updated references to other organizations' documents, and prepared separate proposal(s) as required Log #CP3 FAE-EMS Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, Incorporate changes in certification, product labeling, design requirements, performance requirements, and test methods for consistency with other standards related to personal protective equipment that are part of the Project on Fire and Emergency Services Protective Clothing and Equipment. The committee wants to harmonize requirements where appropriate with related standards for consistency of evaluation and testing approaches. The technical committee will prepare proposals and provide text to correlate and harmonize requirements where appropriate with related standards for consistency of evaluation and testing approaches. 1

3 Log #CP4 FAE-EMS Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, Update referenced publications as follows (unchanged standards in the current edition are not included): NFPA 1581, NFPA 1994, edition edition. AATCC 22,, AATCC 42,, AATCC 61,, AATCC 70, AATCC 135,, ANSI/ISEA 107,, ANSI/ASSE Z87.1,, ANSI/ISEA Z89.1, ASTM B 117,, ASTM D 412a, 1998a (2002) e ae2. ASTM D 573, 2004 (2010). ASTM D 1230,, 1994 (2000) ASTM D 1630, ASTM D 1683, ASTM D 1776, e1. ASTM D 2582, ASTM D 3787,, (2011). ASTM D 3884, 2001 e ASTM D 4157,, ASTM D 4966, 1998 (2004) ASTM D 5034,, 1995 (2001) ASTM D 5151, ASTM D 5169,, 1998 (2010). ASTM D 5170,, 1998 (2010). ASTM D 5587,, ASTM D 5712, 2005, e ASTM E 809, ASTM E 991, ASTM E 1164,, a. ASTM E 2152, 2001 (2006). ASTM E 2153, 2001 (2006). ASTM F 392,,

4 ASTM F 489,, ASTM F 739a, 2007 ASTM F 1154, 2010 ASTM F 1359, ASTM F 1359a, ASTM F 1671, ASTM F 1862, ASTM F 1868,, ASTM F 2100,, ASTM F 2010,, ASTM F 2412,, ASTM F 2413,, EN 455-2,, ISO 62, ISO 4649,, ISO 9001, ISO 9001,, ISO 13287,, ISO 17011, ISO/IEC 17021, ISO 17025, A-A-55126B,, A-A-55634A,, MIL-F-10884G,, 16 June 1995., 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, The technical committee is providing updated information on referenced documents. 3

5 Log #CP11 FAE-EMS Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, Remove the following reference from Chapter 2: ASTM F 2412,, Add a new design requirement as follows: Footwear shall meet the performance requirements as specified in ASTM F2413,, for Impact, Compression, and Puncture Resistant Footwear with the exception that Flex Resistance to Cracking shall not be evaluated. Delete the following performance requirements: Footwear soles and heels shall be tested for physical penetration resistance as specified in Section 8.20, Puncture Resistance Test Two, and shall meet the Section requirements for puncture resistant footwear as specified in ASTM F 2413,. Footwear toes shall be tested for resistance to impact and compression as specified in Section 8.23, Impact and Compression Resistance Test, and shall meet the Class 50 requirements in (3) and (4) requirements for impact resistance and (3) and (4) for compression resistance as specified in ASTM F 2413,. Delete test methods in Section 8.20 and 8.23 as follows: This test method shall apply to emergency medical footwear soles. A minimum of three footwear soles shall be tested. Samples for conditioning shall be footwear sole sections. Specimens shall be conditioned as specified in Puncture resistance testing shall be performed in accordance with Section 11 for puncture resistance of ASTM F 2412, Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection. The force required to puncture the sole reinforcement device of each specimen shall be recorded and reported. One or more footwear specimens failing this test shall constitute failing performance. This test method shall apply to the toe section of emergency medical footwear. A minimum of three footwear items shall be tested for both impact and compression. Samples for conditioning shall be complete footwear toes. Specimens shall be conditioned as specified in Footwear specimens shall be tested in accordance with Section 5 for impact resistance and Section 6 for compression resistance of ASTM F 2412, The impact and compression forces for each specimen shall be recorded and reported. One or more footwear specimens failing this test shall constitute failing performance. These change actions align NFPA 1999 with the footwear requirements with other standards in the project. There is no longer a Class 50 level of performance for either impact or compression resistance. 4

6 Log #CP13 FAE-EMS Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, Add the following references to Chapter 2: AATCC 61,, ASTM D 5169,, 1998 (2010). ASTM D 5170,, 1998 (2010). Delete the following design requirement: Fastener tape shall meet the requirements of A-A-55126,. Add new performance criteria as follows: Fastener tape shall be tested for breaking strength as specified in CID A-A55126B, Fastener Tapes, Hook and Loop, Synthetic, Test Method ASTM D 5034 (G-E or G-T)2/, and shall meet or exceed the minimum breaking strength requirements established for type 2, Class 1 and Class 4 tapes as set forth in that specification Table 1. Tapes in a 1 width shall be used as the basis for performance Fastener tape shall be tested for shear strength as specified in CID A-A55126B, Fastener Tapes, Hook and Loop, Synthetic, Test Method AATCC 61, Test 3A, ASTM D5170 after 3 washings and shall meet or exceed the minimum shear strength requirements established for type 2, Class 1 and Class 4 tapes as set forth in the specification Table 1. Tapes in a 1 width shall be used as the basis for performance Fastener tape shall be tested for peel strength as specified in CID A-A55126B, Fastener Tapes, Hook and Loop, Synthetic, Test Method AATCC 61, Test 3A, ASTM D 5169 after 3 washings and shall meet or exceed the minimum peel strength requirements established for type 2, Class 1 and Class 4 tapes as set forth in the specification Table 1. Tapes in a 1 width shall be used as the basis for performance. These changes are proposed for harmonization with other standards in the project for defining the requirements for hook and loop fastener tape. 5

7 Log #CP10 FAE-EMS Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, Add reference to Chapter 2: ISO 4649, Remove the following reference from Chapter 2: ASTM D 1630, Revise the current footwear sole abrasion requirements: Footwear soles and heels shall be tested for abrasion resistance as specified in Section 8.19, Abrasion Resistance Test One, and have an abrasion resistance rating of greater than 65 the relative volume loss shall not be greater than 200 mm 3. Footwear soles and heels shall be tested for abrasion resistance as specified in Section 8.19, Abrasion Resistance Test One, and have an abrasion resistance rating of greater than 65 the relative volume loss shall not be greater than 200 mm 3. Revise the current footwear sole abrasion test method as follows: This test method shall apply to footwear soles. Samples shall be uniform cylinders of footwear soles and heel material. Samples shall be conditioned as specified in Specimens shall be uniform cylinders of footwear soles and heel material. At least three specimens shall be tested. Abrasion resistance shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D 1630, ISO 4649,, Method A, with a vertical force of 10 N over an abrasion distance of 40 m. The abrasion resistance rating relative volume loss of each specimen shall be recorded and reported. One or more footwear specimens failing this test shall constitute failing performance. The proposed changes align the sole abrasion requirements with other standards in the project, which all currently employ the same requirement. 6

8 Log #CP8 FAE-EMS Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, Add the following reference to Chapter 2: ISO 13287,, Delete the following reference from Chapter 2: ASTM F 489,, Revise the performance criteria as follows: The footwear cover wear surface materials shall be tested for slip resistance as specified in Section 8.21, Slip Resistance Test, and shall show have a friction coefficient of friction of greater than 0.60 under dry conditions 0.40 or greater. Footwear outer soles shall be tested for slip resistance as specified in Section 8.21, Slip Resistance Test, and shall show have a friction coefficient of friction of greater than 0.75 under dry conditions 0.40 or greater. Footwear outer soles shall be tested for slip resistance as specified in Section 8.21, Slip Resistance Test, and shall show show have a friction coefficient of friction of greater than 0.75 under dry conditions 0.40 or greater. Replace the current test method in 8.21 with the following: This test method shall apply to footwear. Samples shall be the whole footwear in men s size 9D, medium width. Samples shall be conditioned as specified in ISO 13287,. Specimens shall be the whole footwear in men s size 9D, medium width. At least three specimens shall be tested. Slip resistance shall be performed in accordance with ISO 13287,, in the following configurations. References to any other flooring and/or contaminate with in EN13287 shall not apply. (1) Footwear shall be tested both in the forepart and heel positions. (2) Footwear shall be tested in the wet condition. The wet condition shall be achieved using distilled or de-ionized water. The water shall be applied to thoroughly wet the testing surface and make a pool at least as wide and long as the test portion of the footwear in the area of initial contact. (3) Footwear shall be tested on a quarry tile surface that meets the following specifications: (a) The quarry tile is a flat and unglazed clay tile that is wider than the test specimen and long enough to allow a sliding distance of at least 75mm without crossing a joint, (b) The quarry tile is sufficiently flat to allow it to be secured on the mounting table such that no movement occurs between the tile and mounting table during the test. (c) The quarry tile has a ribbed profile or directional marking on the underside to identify the direction in which the tile should be aligned (with the ribs parallel to the sliding direction). (d) The quarry tile conforms to the coefficient of friction values specified in Table (c)(iv) when calibrated by the Slider 96 method. (e)* Calibration of the tiles shall be checked after every 10 tests or prior to each day of testing whichever is the less frequent, to ensure that they are not being worn smooth or otherwise damaged. reported. The coefficient of friction of each specimen shall be reported. The average coefficient of friction of all specimens for each configuration shall be calculated, recorded, and The average coefficient of friction for each configuration shall be used to determine pass/fail 7

9 performance. Add following paragraph to Appendix A: However, if experience shows that the friction properties of the test floor are not strongly influenced by repeated testing then calibration intervals may be extended. he proposed changes to the performance criteria and test method to align the procedures with other standards in the project Log #18 FAE-EMS Tim J. Gardner, 3M Company (add reference) ANSI The authority having jurisdiction should conduct a risk assessment and make the determination for the level of visibility required in an ensemble or protective clothing for emergency medical incidents operations based upon the anticipated use of such garments. Federal regulation 23 CFR 634 The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (MUTCD), 2009 edition, requires workers on the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway all roadways who are exposed to traffic or heavy equipment to wear high visibility apparel that is defined as compliant to ANSI performance Class 2 or Class 3. It is possible to be compliant with Federal high visibility regulation 23 CFR 634 the MUTCD either by incorporating ANSI-compliant high visibility fluorescent and retroreflective materials into NFPA 1999 compliant apparel such as a jacket, parka, shirt, and so on, or through the use of a supplemental high visibility garment. High visibility component materials incorporated into primary apparel should comply with the requirements of prevailing standards applying to the chosen ensemble, such as NFPA 1999, ANSI 107, and so on. At the time, this compliance to ANSI is not sufficient to meet the requirements of 23 CFR part 634. The MUTCD also allows for the use of ANSI/ISEA 207 as supplemental garments for public safety workers. Where the authority having jurisdiction anticipates the presence of hazards to personnel due to lack of visibility such as from proximity to traffic, moving machinery, or heavy equipment in operation, high visibility clothing such as specified in ANSI/ISEA 107, as a compliant garment, or ANSI/ISEA 207, is the type of garment that should be used. A useful guide for determining appropriate application of Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 visibility can be found in ANSI/ISEA 107, Appendix B,. Labeling of primary or supplemental apparel complying with ANSI/ISEA 107 specifications should be in accordance with 11.2 of ANSI/ISEA 107. Users of protective garments should be aware that visibility markings have varying durability under field use conditions. The visibility materials can be damaged, but still appear to be in good condition or can become soiled and lose retroreflective or fluorescent qualities. Such visibility markings can also lose retroreflective qualities in rain. Since the last revision of the NFPA 1999 standard, the implementation of Federal worker high visibility regulations have changed. This proposal updates relevant text in the standard to be consistent with current regulatory language. 8

10 Table (3)(d) Calibration Values for Quarry Tile Dry CoF Wet CoF Minimum Maximum /LCP8/Tb (c)(d)F2012/ROP

11 Log #CP12 FAE-EMS Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, Add the following definitions: The part of the protective footwear that is a relatively flexible material joining the footwear upper (quarter) and the tongue, which is intended to provide expansion of the footwear front to enable donning of the footwear while maintaining continuous moisture integrity of the footwear. The gusset generally lacks some layers used in the construction of the footwear upper or may include different layers for the purpose of being flexible. The gusset is not observable from the front of the footwear when the footwear is donned or laced up. The part of the protective footwear that is provided for protective footwear with a closure that extends from the vamp to the top line of the footwear between sides of the footwear upper and is exposed to the exterior environment when the footwear is correctly donned. The tongue may or may not be made of the same composite as the footwear upper. The tongue may be of a similar material composite as the footwear gusset. Revise the following paragraphs as indicated: Footwear height shall be a minimum of 100 mm (4 in.) when measured according to and through The footwear height shall be determined by measuring inside the boot footwear from the center of the insole at the heel up to a perpendicular reference line extending across the width of the footwear, at the highest point of footwear excluding pull-on loops at the lowest point of the topline, excluding the tongue and gusset. Moisture protection shall be continuous circumferentially to within 50 mm (2 in.) of the footwear topline at all locations, with the exception of the area inside of and within 13 mm (0.5 in.) around pull up holes which fully penetrate the footwear from outside to inside. The height of physical and moisture protection at all locations of the boot shall be no less than 100 mm (4.0 in.) when measured as described in Physical protection shall be continuous circumferentially to within 50 mm (2 in.) of the footwear topline at all locations, with the exception of the tongue, gusset and the area inside of and within 13 mm (0.5 in.) around pull up holes which fully penetrate the footwear from outside to inside. The height of physical protection at all locations of the boot, with the exception of the tongue and gusset, shall be no less than 100 mm (4 in.) when measured as described in Footwear height shall be a minimum of 75 mm (3 in.) when measured according to and through The footwear height shall be determined by measuring inside the boot footwear from the center of the insole at the heel up to a perpendicular reference line extending across the width of the footwear, at the highest point of footwear excluding pull-on loops at the lowest point of the topline, excluding the tongue and gusset. Moisture protection shall be continuous circumferentially to within 50 mm (2 in.) of the footwear topline at all locations, with the exception of the area inside of and within 13 mm (0.5 in.) around pull up holes which fully penetrate the footwear from outside to inside. The height of physical and moisture protection at all locations of the boot shall be no less than 75 mm (3.0 in.) when measured as described in Physical protection shall be continuous circumferentially to within 50 mm (2 in.) of the footwear topline at all locations, with the exception of the tongue, gusset and the area inside of and within 13 mm (0.5 in.) around pull up holes which fully penetrate the footwear from outside to inside. The height of physical protection at all locations of the boot, with the exception of the tongue and gusset, shall be no less than 75 mm (3 in.) when measured as described in Revise the following paragraphs in the test methods as indicated: Specimens shall consist of each composite of the footwear item upper used in the actual footwear configuration construction, excluding the tongue and gusset, with layers arranged in proper order. Where a composite is identical to another composite except for additional reinforcement layer(s), the composite with no reinforcement layers shall be tested. Specimens shall not include seams. Specimens shall be taken from the thinnest portion of the footwear upper. Specimens shall consist of each composite of the footwear item upper used in the actual footwear configuration construction, excluding the tongue and gusset, with layers arranged in proper order. Where a composite is identical to another composite except for additional reinforcement layer(s), the composite with no reinforcement layers 9

12 shall be tested. Specimens shall not include seams. Specimens shall be taken from the thinnest portion of the footwear upper. After flexing, the footwear specimen shall be marked with a water height line on the exterior at a height of 75mm (3 in.) below the height of the boot as defined in and but no lower than 75 mm (3 in.) for Multiple-Use Emergency Medical Footwear or no lower than 50 mm (2 in.) for Multiple-Use Medical Care Facility Footwear where measured up from the center of the insole at the heel. The measurement shall be made on the interior and transferred to the exterior. Plain white paper toweling shall be placed inside the footwear specimen such that the paper toweling intimately contacts all areas inside the footwear specimen to at least the water height line. The footwear specimen shall then be placed in a container that allows its immersion in tap water, treated with a dye and surfactant that achieves a surface tension of 35 dynes/cm, ±5 dynes/cm, to the water height line. The paper toweling required in FIA Standard 1209, shall be placed inside the footwear specimen such that the toweling intimately contacts all areas inside the footwear specimen to the level of 75 percent of the footwear height measured as specified in Renumber as These changes include new project definitions for gusset and tongue and align NFPA 1999 footwear requirements with requirements for footwear in other standards in the project Log #CP5 FAE-EMS Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, Revise the following definition: The part of the glove that extends from the tip of the fingers to 25 mm (1 in.) beyond the wrist crease or a specified distance beyond the wrist crease. This change provides consistency with other definitions in the project. 10

13 Log #1 FAE-EMS Steven D. Corrado, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Make the following change to : The person or persons, company, firm, corporation, partnership, or other organization responsible for turning the raw materials or components into a certified product for use. The entity that directs and controls any of the following: compliant product design, compliant product manufacturing, or compliant product quality assurance; or the entity that assumes the liability for the compliant product or provides the warranty for the compliant product. The new language is the Project definition specifically for use in the all of the Project documents. The definition was written to correspond with the requirement that mandates ISO 9001 Registration for the product manufacturers (paragraph 4.5.3). The definition of manufacturer is used by the Certification Organizations to determine what entity must comply with the ISO 9001 Registration requirement. This issue was discussed at length by the TCC and outside ISO experts and the result is the current Project definition. I believe it was the intent of the Technical Committee and the Technical Correlating Committee that the current Project definition be used. The following criteria from of the for the evaluation of an emergency nature apply: I believe it was the intent of the Technical Committee and the Technical Correlating Committee that the current Project definition of manufacturer be used in the 2008 edition of NFPA 1999 and this was overlooked by the TC and TCC during the revision process. The adverse impact results from the requirement in When applied by the Certification Organization it would require ISO Registration for any entity turning a raw material into any part of a product certified as compliant with NFPA The current Project definition was written to specifically address this issue. The manufacturer shall be registered to ISO 9001,. Any entity that meets the definition of specified in Section 3.3, General Definitions, and therefore is considered to be the manufacturer but does not manufacture or assemble the compliant product, shall meet the requirements specified in this section Log #CP2 FAE-EMS Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, Add the following table to Section 4.4. to show initial certification and annual recertification with all tests, preconditioning and product requirements. ***INSERT TABLE 4.4 HERE**** The tests in this standard are required to be done on samples cut from complete ensemble elements that are preconditioned and then cut up to obtain the samples to be tested. The technical committee believes that it is not necessary to manufacture a complete ensemble element in order to perform all tests necessary for recertification. 11

14 Table 4.4 Initial Certification and Annual Recertification Product Test Time Samples for Conditioning Multiple Use Design Requirements Annual Garment Emergency Medical Garments (6.1) Liquidtight Integrity Initial Garment Test One (8.2) Certification Only Biopenetration Test Annual Garment One (8.3) Tensile Strength Test (8.4) Annual Initial Certification: Garment Recertification: 1 m 2 of material Burst Strength (8.5) Annual Initial Certification: Garment Recertification: 1 m 2 of material Puncture Propagation Tear Resistance Test (8.6) Tear Resistance Test One (8.7) Seam Breaking Strength Test (8.8) Water Absorption Resistance Test (8.33) Total Heat Loss Test (8.34) Label Durability and Legibility Test (8.35) Corrosion Resistance Test (8.24) Retroreflectivity and Flouorescence Test (8.39) Flammability Test (8.41) Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Initial Certification: Garment Recertification : Year 1,3,5: 1 m 2 of material; Year 2,4 Garment Initial Certification: Garment Recertification: 1 m 2 of material Initial Certification: Garment Recertification : Year 1,3,5: 1m length of prepared seam; Year 2,4 Garment Initial Certification: Garment Recertification: 1 m 2 of material 1 m 2 of composite materials Initial Certification: Garment Recertification: 1 m 2 of material Complete hardware items Initial Certification: Garment Recertification: 1 m 2 of material Initial Certification: Garment Recertification: 1 m 2 of material 1999/LCP2/Tb 4.4/F2012/ROP

15 Product Test Time Samples for Conditioning Single Use Garments Design Requirements Annual Garment (6.1) Liquidtight Integrity Initial Garment Test One (8.2) Certification Only Biopenetration Test Annual Garment One (8.3) Tensile Strength Test (8.4) Annual Initial Certification: Garment Recertification: 1 m 2 of material Burst Strength (8.5) Annual Initial Certification: Garment Recertification: 1 m 2 of material Puncture Propagation Tear Resistance Test (8.6) Tear Resistance Test One (8.7) Seam Breaking Strength Test (8.8) Total Heat Loss Test (8.34) Flammability Test (8.41) Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Initial Certification: Garment Recertification : Year 1,3,5: 1 m 2 of material; Year 2,4 Garment Initial Certification: Garment Recertification: 1 m 2 of material Initial Certification: Garment Recertification : Year 1,3,5: 1m length of prepared seam; Year 2,4 Garment 1 m 2 of composite materials Initial Certification: Garment Recertification: 1 m 2 of material 1999/LCP2/Tb 4.4/F2012/ROP

16 Product Test Time Samples for Conditioning Single Use Emergency Design Requirements Annual Gloves Medical Examination Gloves (6.2) Liquidtight Integrity Annual Gloves Test Two (8.9) Biopenetration Test Annual Gloves Two (8.10) Ultimate Tensile Annual Gloves Strength Test (8.11) Ultimate Elongation Annual Gloves Test (8.12) Puncture Resistance Annual Gloves Test One (8.13) Dexterity Test One Annual Gloves (8.14) Protein Content Test (8.15) Annual Gloves 1999/LCP2/Tb 4.4/F2012/ROP

17 Product Test Time Samples for Conditioning Single Use Emergency Design Requirements Annual Gloves Medical Cleaning/Utility Gloves (6.2) Liquidtight Integrity Annual Gloves Test Two (8.9) Biopenetration Test Annual Gloves Two (8.10) Chemical Permeation Annual Glove Barrier Materials Resistance Test (8.26) Ultimate Tensile Annual Gloves Strength Test (8.11) Puncture Resistance Annual Gloves or Glove composite swatches Test One (8.13) Cut Resistance Test Annual Gloves or Glove composite swatches (8.18) Abrasion Resistance Annual Gloves or Glove composite swatches Test Two (8.27) Dexterity Test Two Annual Gloves (8.28) Tactility Test (8.32) Annual Gloves Flammability Test (8.41) Annual Gloves or Glove composite swatches 1999/LCP2/Tb 4.4/F2012/ROP

18 Product Test Time Samples for Conditioning Multiple Use Design Requirements Annual Gloves Emergency Medical Work Gloves (6.2) Overall Liquid Integrity Annual Gloves Test Three (8.31) Biopenetration Test Annual Gloves or Glove composite swatches One (8.3) Puncture Resistance Annual Gloves or Glove composite swatches Test One (8.13) Cut Resistance Test Annual Gloves or Glove composite swatches (8.18) Abrasion Resistance Annual Gloves or Glove composite swatches Test Two (8.27) Dexterity Test Two Annual Gloves (8.28) Grip Test (8.29) Annual Gloves Glove Donning Test Annual Gloves (8.30) Tactility Test (8.32) Annual Gloves Corrosion Resistance Annual Complete hardware items Test (8.24) Flammability Test (8.41) Annual Gloves or Glove composite swatches 1999/LCP2/Tb 4.4/F2012/ROP

19 Product Test Time Samples for Conditioning Single Use Emergency Design Requirements Annual Facemasks Medical Facemask s (6.3) ASTM F2100 Annual Per ASTM F2100 Liquidtight Integrity Annual Facemasks Test Three (8.17) Visual Acuity / Fogging Resistance (8.16) Annual Facemasks 1999/LCP2/Tb 4.4/F2012/ROP

20 Product Test Time Samples for Conditioning Single Use Emergency Design Requirements Annual Eye and Face Protection Devices Medical Eye and Face Protection Devices (6.3) Biopenetration Test Annual Eye and Face Protection Devices One (8.3) Liquidtight Integrity Annual Eye and Face Protection Devices Test Three (8.17) Visual Acuity / Fogging Annual Eye and Face Protection Devices Resistance (8.16) Flammability Test Annual Eye and Face Protection Devices (8.41) Single Use Emergency Medical Garment Tests Annual Per Single use Garment above 1999/LCP2/Tb 4.4/F2012/ROP

21 Product Test Time Samples for Conditioning Multiple Use Design Requirements Annual Eye and Face Protection Devices Emergency Medical Eye and Face (6.3) ANSI/ASSE Z87.1 Annual Per ANSI/ASSE Z87.1 Protection Devices Liquidtight Integrity Annual Eye and Face Protection Devices Test Three (8.17) Visual Acuity / Fogging Annual Eye and Face Protection Devices Resistance (8.16) Corrosion Resistance Test (8.24) Annual Complete hardware items 1999/LCP2/Tb 4.4/F2012/ROP

22 Product Test Time Samples for Conditioning Face Protection Design Requirements Annual Face Protection Devices Devices (6.3) ASTM F2100 Annual Per ASTM F2100 Liquidtight Integrity Annual Eye and Face Protection Devices Test Three (8.17) Biopenetration Test Annual Eye and Face Protection Devices One (8.3) Flammability Test Annual Eye and Face Protection Devices (8.41) Corrosion Resistance (8.24) Annual Complete hardware items 1999/LCP2/Tb 4.4/F2012/ROP

23 Product Test Time Samples for Conditioning Single Use Emergency Design Requirements Annual Footwear covers Medical Footwear Covers (6.4) Biopenetration Test Annual Footwear covers One (8.3) Tensile Strength Test Annual Footwear covers (8.4) Burst Strength Test Annual Footwear covers (8.5) Tear Resistance Test Annual Footwear covers Two (8.40) Seam Breaking Annual Footwear covers Strength (8.8) Abrasion Resistance Test Two (8.27) Annual Footwear covers or composite swatches Puncture Resistance Annual Footwear covers Test One (8.13) Slip Resistance Test (8.21) Annual Outermost layer of the footwear cover wear surface Flammability Test (8.41) Annual Footwear cover 1999/LCP2/Tb 4.4/F2012/ROP

24 Product Test Time Samples for Conditioning Multiple Use Design Requirements Annual Footwear Emergency Medical Footwear (6.4) Cut Resistance Test Annual Footwear composite swatches (8.18) Puncture Resistance Annual Footwear composite swatches Test One (8.13) Abrasion Resistance Annual Footwear soles Test One (8.19) Puncture Resistance Annual Footwear soles Test Two (8.20) Slip Resistance Test Annual Footwear (8.21) Eyelet and Stud Post Annual Footwear Attachment Test (8.22) Impact and Annual Per ASTM F2413 Compression Resistance Tests Corrosion Resistance Annual Complete hardware items (8.24) Biopenetration Test One (8.3) Annual Footwear or footwear composite swatches Overall Liquid Integrity Annual Footwear Test Four (8.25) Label Durability and Annual Individual labels Legibility Test (8.35) Flammability Test (8.41) Annual Footwear or footwear composite swatches 1999/LCP2/Tb 4.4/F2012/ROP

25 Product Test Time Samples for Conditioning Multiple Use Medical Design Requirements Annual Footwear Care Facility Footwear (6.4) Cut Resistance Test Annual Footwear composite swatches (8.18) Puncture Resistance Annual Footwear composite swatches Test One (8.13) Abrasion Resistance Annual Footwear soles Test One (8.19) Slip Resistance Test Annual Footwear (8.21) Eyelet and Stud Post Annual Footwear Attachment Test (8.22) Corrosion Resistance Annual Complete hardware items (8.24) Biopenetration Test One (8.3) Annual Footwear or footwear composite swatches Overall Liquid Integrity Annual Footwear Test Four (8.25) Label Durability and Legibility Test (8.35) Annual Individual labels 1999/LCP2/Tb 4.4/F2012/ROP

26 Product Test Time Samples for Conditioning Multiple Use Design Requirements Annual Helmets Emergency Medical Helmets (6.5) Suspension System Annual Helmets Retention Test (8.42) Retention System Test Annual Helmets (8.43) Goggle and Headlamp Annual Helmets Clip Attachment Test (8.44) Corrosion Resistance Test (8.24) Annual Complete hardware items 1999/LCP2/Tb 4.4/F2012/ROP

27 Product Test Time Samples for Conditioning Multiple Use Design Requirements Annual Complete Ensembles Emergency Medical [C]BRN Protective (6.6) Particle Inward Initial Complete Ensembles Ensembles Leakage Test (8.36) Certification Overall Ensemble Annual Complete Ensembles Liquid Penetration Test (8.37) Biopenetration Annual See Section 8.38 Resistance Test Three (8.38) Multiple Use Annual See Above Emergency Medical Garment Requirements Multiple Use Annual See Above Emergency Medical Garment Requirements Emergency Medical Annual See Above Footwear Requirements Multiple Use Emergency Medical Work Glove Requirements Annual See Above 1999/LCP2/Tb 4.4/F2012/ROP

28 Log #CP15 FAE-EMS Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, Delete the following design requirement: Snaps shall be Style 2 and shall comply with the design and construction requirements of MIL-F-10884G,. The construction of the snap shall be permitted to vary from the MIL-F-10884G drawings with regard to the attachment means and the use of logos on the caps. This change is proposed for harmonization with other standards in the project; the application performance requirement for snaps is corrosion resistance and functionality following corrosion resistance. 12

29 Log #CP18 FAE-EMS Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, Delete paragraph and Figure , and replace with the following text: The glove shall consist of a glove body and a glove interface component. The glove shall extend circumferentially from the tip of the fingers to beyond 25 mm (1 in.) beyond the wrist crease. The portion of the glove that extends from the tip of the fingers to 25 mm (1 in.) beyond the wrist crease shall be considered to be the glove body and shall meet the glove body requirements in The portion of the glove that extends from the wrist crease up to the end of the entire glove shall be considered to be the glove interface component and shall meet the glove interface component requirements in The glove interface component shall create a close fit at the opening to restrict the entry of foreign particles. The glove interface component shall allow the glove to fit closely around the wearer s wrist. he location of the wrist crease shall be determined by placing the glove on a measurement board palm down and securing (locking) the finger tips down onto the board. A one pound weight shall be attached to the end of the glove body, or glove interface component. The weight shall not be attached to a knitted wristlet. The weight shall be applied evenly across the glove. Two points shall be marked on the back side of the glove. The location of the points shall be determined by measuring down the following distances from the finger crotch of digit two and from the finger crotch of digit three. The distances below are given according to glove size. a) XS: 9.46 cm (3.72 in.) b) S: cm (3.95 in.) c) M: cm (4.20 in.) d) L: cm (4.42 in.) e) XL: cm (4.62 in.) A straight line shall be drawn on the back side of the glove using the two points. This line shall be drawn around the side edges of the glove. The glove shall be removed from the measurement board. A line shall be drawn on the palm side of the glove by connecting the lines from the side edges of the glove. The resulting straight line around the circumference of the glove shall be the location of the wrist crease. The measurements given in a-e are palm lengths and are calculated by subtracting the median length of digit 3 from the median hand length found for each glove size in Tables (a-e). Revise the text of the following paragraphs as indicated: Work glove body materials shall be tested for puncture resistance as specified in Section 8.13, Puncture Resistance Test One, and shall not puncture under an applied force of 45 N (10 lbf) Work glove body materials shall be tested for resistance to cut as specified in Section 8.18, Cut Resistance Test, and shall have a cut distance resistance of not less than 25 mm (1 in.) Work glove body palm composite materials shall be tested for abrasion resistance as specified in Section 8.27, Abrasion Resistance Test Two, and shall show no wear-through after 1000 cycles Glove body and glove interface component materials shall be tested for flammability as specified in Section 8.41, Flammability Test, and shall have a flame spread time of 3.5 seconds or more. The proposed changes align the measurement of glove length with other standards in the project. 13

30 Range for hand length: Range for hand circumference: Digit 1 circumference Digit 2 circumference Digit 3 circumference Digit 4 circumference Digit 5 circumference Table (a) Sizing for Extra-Small (XS) Glove Mid-Size Value mm in Range to Be Accommodated cm in. cm in Digit 1 length Digit 2 length Digit 3 length Digit 4 length Digit 5 length /LCP18/Tb (a)/F2012/ROP

31 Range for hand length: Range for hand circumference: Digit 1 circumference Digit 2 circumference Digit 3 circumference Digit 4 circumference Digit 5 circumference Table (b) Sizing for Small (S) Glove mm in Mid-Size Value Range to Be Accommodated cm in. cm in Digit 1 length Digit 2 length Digit 3 length Digit 4 length Digit 5 length /LCP18/Tb (b)/F2012/ROP

32 Range for hand length: Range for hand circumference: Digit 1 circumference Digit 2 circumference Digit 3 circumference Digit 4 circumference Digit 5 circumference Table (c) Sizing for Medium (M) Glove mm in Mid-Size Value Range to Be Accommodated cm in. cm in Digit 1 length Digit 2 length Digit 3 length Digit 4 length Digit 5 length /LCP18/Tb (c)/F2012/ROP

33 Range for hand length: Range for hand circumference: Digit 1 circumference Digit 2 circumference Digit 3 circumference Digit 4 circumference Digit 5 circumference Table (d) Sizing for Large (L) Glove mm in Mid-Size Value Range to Be Accommodated cm in. cm in Digit 1 length Digit 2 length Digit 3 length Digit 4 length Digit 5 length /LC18/Tb (d)/F2012/ROP

34 Range for hand length: Range for hand circumference: Digit 1 circumference Digit 2 circumference Digit 3 circumference Digit 4 circumference Digit 5 circumference Table (e) Sizing for Extra-Large (XL) Glove mm in Mid-Size Value Range to Be Accommodated cm in. cm in Digit 1 length Digit 2 length Digit 3 length Digit 4 length Digit 5 length /LCP18/Tb (e)/F2012/ROP

35 Log #11 FAE-EMS Daniel J. Gohlke, W. L. Gore and Associates Use the relevant revisions to the design and performance requirements of NFPA 1951 Rescue and Recovery gloves as a guide to modify the design and performance requirements of NFPA 1999 work gloves. See NFPA revision. Many of the changes to the glove section of NFPA 1951 are aplicable to NFPA 1999 workgloves and shold be harmonized. See the meeting action for (Log #CP21). The technical committee accepted the proposal in principle, and directs the reader to (Log #CP21), which addresses these issues Log #13 FAE-EMS Mark A. Williams, W. L. Gore & Associates Revise text to read as follows: Emergency Medial work glove bodies shall be designed to provide physical and barrier protection to the wearer s hand from the fingertips to at least 25 mm (1 in.) beyond the wrist crease Emergency Medial work glove bodies shall extend circumferentially not less than 25 mm (1 in.) beyond to the wrist crease where measured from the tip of the finger... End-user feedback has been that NFPA 1999 (2008) edition gloves are too long. Bringing this glove design requirement into alignment with NFPA 1951 (2012 Edition) will help in achieving this goal. 14

36 Log #CP16 FAE-EMS Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, Revise the design requirement as follows: Where the eye and face protection device is configured as safety glasses, the safety glasses shall meet the design respective requirements for Spectacles in Section 7 of and be marked Z87+ in accordance with ANSI/ASSE Z87.1, including basic impact. Where the eye and face protection device is configured as goggles, the goggles shall meet the design respective requirements for Goggles in Section 8 of and be marked Z87+ in accordance with ANSI/ASSE Z87.1, including basic impact. Where the eye and face protection device is configured as a faceshield, the faceshield shall meet the design respective requirements for Faceshields in Section 9 of and be marked Z87+ in accordance with ANSI/ASSE Z87.1, including basic impact. Delete the following performance requirements: Eye and face protection devices that are spectacle or eye and face protection devices that incorporate designs similar to spectacles shall meet the requirements for spectacles in accordance with Section 7 of ANSI/ASSE Z87.1, including requirements for basic impact resistance Eye and face protection devices that are goggles or eye and face protection devices that incorporate designs similar to goggles shall meet the requirements for goggles in accordance with Section 8 of ANSI/ASSE Z87.1, including requirements for basic impact resistance Eye and face protective devices that are faceshields or eye and face protection devices that incorporate designs similar to faceshields shall meet the requirements for faceshields in accordance with Section 9 of ANSI/ASSE Z87.1,, including requirements for basic impact resistance. The edition of ANSI Z87.1 (eyewear standard) has been updated changes are needed to address the new reference align the ANSI Z87.1 requirements and language for protective eyewear in other standards in the project Log #12 FAE-EMS Daniel J. Gohlke, W. L. Gore and Associates Use the relevant revisions to the design and performance requirements of NFPA 1951 Rescue and Recovery Footwear as a guide to modify the design and performance requirements of NFPA 1999 Multiple Use Footwear. See NFPA Revision. Many of these changes to the footwear section of NFPA 1951 are applicable to NFPA 1999 multiple use footwear and should be harmonized. See the meeting action for (Log #CP21). The technical committee accepted the proposal in principle, and directs the reader to (Log #CP21), which addresses these issues. 15

37 Log #CP14 FAE-EMS Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, Delete the following design requirement: Zippers shall meet the physical performance requirements of A-A-55634,. Add the following performance requirement: Garment zippers shall be tested for crosswise breaking strength of chain, crosswise breaking strength of separating unit, holding strengths of stops, retainers and separating units, operating force, and slider lock strength requirements of A-A-55634A, Commercial Item Description, Zippers (Fasteners, Slide, Interlocking). These changes are proposed for harmonization with other standards in the project for defining the requirements for zippers Log #CP7 FAE-EMS Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, Change test paragraphs to read as follows: Cleaning/utility gloves shall be tested for resistance to cut as specified in Section 8.18, Cut Resistance Test, and shall have a cut distance resistance of greater blade travel distance not less than 25 mm (1 in.) 20 mm (0.8 in.). Work glove materials shall be tested for resistance to cut as specified in Section 8.18, Cut Resistance Test, and shall have a cut distance resistance of blade travel distance not less 25 mm (1 in.) 20 mm (0.8 in.). Footwear uppers shall be tested for cut resistance as specified in Section 8.18, Cut Resistance Test, and shall have a cut distance resistance of greater blade travel distance not less than 25 mm (1 in.) 20 mm (0.8 in.). Footwear uppers shall be tested for cut resistance as specified in Section 8.18, Cut Resistance Test, and shall have a cut distance resistance of greater blade travel distance not less than 25 mm (1 in.) 20 mm (0.8 in.). Change test method paragraphs to read as follows: Cut resistance testing shall be performed under a load of 50 g (1.8 oz) 25 g (0.9 oz). Cut resistance testing shall be performed under a load of 200 g (7 oz) 150 g (5.3 oz). Cut resistance testing shall be performed under a load of 400 g (14 oz) 350 g (12.3 oz). Cut resistance testing shall be performed under a load of 200 grams (7 oz) 150 grams (5.3 oz). The test method for cut resistance is not consistent with the reference for performing cut resistance testing. Changes in the criteria based on a different blade travel distance accordingly requires a downward change in the test load as was done in NFPA 1971, NFPA 1991, and NFPA

38 Log #14 FAE-EMS Mark A. Williams, W. L. Gore & Associates Revise text to read as follows: Work glove materials shall be tested for puncture resistance as specified in Section 8.13, Puncture Resistance Test, and shall not puncture under an applied force N. (10 5 lbf). Improving the dexterity and tactility of NFPA 1999 gloves is an important goal. Bringing the Puncture requirement into alignment with NFPA 1951 (2012 Edition) will help in achieving this goal Log #15 FAE-EMS Mark A. Williams, W. L. Gore & Associates Revise text to read as follows: Work glove materials shall be tested for resistance to cut as specified in Section 8.18, Cut Resistance Test, and shall have a cut distance of not less than mm. (1 0.8 in.). Improving the dexterity and tactility of NFPA 1999 gloves is an important goal. Bringing the Cut requirement into alignment with NFPA 1951 (2012 Edition) will help in achieving this goal. Note that the ASTM cut test changed a few years ago and this modification was necessary to offset those changes Log #17 FAE-EMS Mark A. Williams, W. L. Gore & Associates Revise text to read as follows: Gloves shall be tested for hand function as specified in Section 8.28, Dexterity Test Two, and shall not have an average percent of barehand control exceeding percent. ****Insert Include 1999_L17_S Here**** 17