This document specifies the minimum performance requirements and methods of test for personal protective equipment (PPE) covering the torso, neck, arms, hands, legs, feet, head, eyes and hearing that is used for wildland firefighting.

This document covers the general design of the PPE, the minimum levels of performance for the materials employed and the methods of test used. The PPE is not intended to provide protection during fire entrapment.

This document does not cover PPE for structural firefighting (see ISO 11999 series), for use against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards, or for use where a reflective outer surface is required (see ISO 15538).

Activities in support of wildland firefighting, such as the cutting of trees and the use of a chainsaw can require additional protection to that provided in this document. Users are directed to those relevant standards for the requirements associated with such protection.

To assist with selection of the right PPE, a risk assessment (see Annex A) can be conducted to determine the type of PPE, and performance levels, for different categories of protection are required.

This document describes performance requirements for PPE and includes requirements for marking and manufacturer's instructions.

Cross References:
ISO/TR 19591
ISO 13688
ISO/TS 11999-2
ISO 11613
ISO 14529 (all parts)
EN 960
EN 1149-5
ISO 13287
ASTM F1959/F1959M
EN 1149-3
ASTM F2178
EN 50321
ISO 1061
ASTM F2621
ISO 15383
ISO 15384
ISO 15538
EN 1149-1
ASTM F1506
ASTM F1958/F1958M
ISO/TR 21808
ISO 20345:2004
ISO 20344:2004


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