PPE Price List for Wildlife Volunteers [PDF File - 20.3 KB]

Item Specifications Price (apx)
08/09
Headwear
Firefighter Protective helmet - to
Australian Standard – AS/NZS 1801
(1997) – type 2/3. Mandatory
Firefighter Neck flap - helmet
accessory to be carried and used as
necessary.
Eyes
Sunglasses - to be carried and used
as necessary.
Firefighter goggles - to be carried
and used as necessary.
Respiratory
Dust mask - to be carried and used
as necessary.
Hearing
Earmuffs or earplugs - to be carried
Protective helmets (poly carbonate shell) for fire fighting, with reflective tape and chin strap
Only three models are compliant
Protector Safety/Scott model HC 49/HH49//HF49 – poly carbonate shell, prominent peak and rain rim
Protector Safety/Scott model HC75 – poly carbonate shell, less prominent peak, no rim, slightly heavier, reflective tape
Protector Safety/Scott model HC44/HH44/HF44 – poly carbonate shell, safari type rim (more shade), heavier, reflective
tape
Superseded - all other models of protective helmets, including all helmets with vents or type 1 helmets are non-compliant.
This is a Proban cotton or 100% Wool item that attaches to the helmet using either fire rated hook and pile fasteners or loops
onto the harness - made to an Emergency Management specification.
Superseded - any without the label showing Proban cotton or wool are non-compliant.
Impact resistant to AS/NZS 1337 with a UV filter lens.
Superseded - all sunglasses that meet AS/NZS 1067 are now superseded for fire work and therefore non-compliant because they
offer no impact resistance. The impact resistant glasses described above provide all of the benefits of sun protection and
importantly also provide superior protection to the eyes from impact injury.
Wide visor anti-fog type suitable for smoke and dust, high temp lens to AS/NZS 1337 to fire management specification
5 models are compliant –
Bolle Nitro 1641103 firefighter - orange body, light weight, widest vision, soft fit replaceable lens, low profile - not suitable
for wearing with glasses
Protector Safety - firefighter - has a distinctive red body, larger style suitable for wearing over glasses
Uvex - firefighter - has a distinctive red body, larger style, suitable for wearing over glasses
Uvex - Ultrasonic 9302 firefighter - distinctive red body, light weight, widest vision, soft fit, replaceable lens, low profile - not
suitable for wearing with glasses
MSA Flexifold - twin lens welders style, adjustable vents, compact
Superseded - all other goggles are non-compliant
½ face disposable type to AS 1716 – P2 level filtration, exhalation valve and has a low flammability rating – rated for welding
Superseded – all P1 and P2 disposable filters without a low flammability (or welding) rating are non-compliant. Cartridge type
filters/face masks are not to be used in firefighting.
Used for specific applications to AS1270. A wide range of products meet exposure levels, including headband types that can be
worn with any helmet and other that come as cap attachment accessories to the Protective Helmets. Earmuffs for aviation
$48
$10
$15
Bolle Nitro
$25.35
Uvex
Ultrasonic
$21.70
Uvex red
$17.40
MSA
$14.95
$7.40
EACH.
Ear Plugs:
Box of 100

and used as necessary. applications are also available. Noise levels of equipment needs to be referenced to determine the correct application and in
some instances the compulsory use of hearing protection and hearing testing.
Hands
Firefighter gloves - Mandatory
Feet
Firefighter boots - Mandatory
Socks - Mandatory
Body
Firefighter coveralls, Firefighter
jacket and trousers - Mandatory
Equipment
Day back-pack;
Water bottle(s) – need to carry at least four litres of water;
Sunscreen – SPF 30+;
Personal First aid kit;
Any equipment required to undertake safe wildlife rescue activity.
Light rigger type, soft leather with 50 mm wrist cuff - to be phased out by Dec 2009.
Phasing in firefighter gloves to Wild land level 1 AS/NZS 2161.6 or ISO/DIS 15383 or equivalent
Superseded – rigger type leather gloves without a 50 mm wrist cuff or all other types of gloves are non-compliant.
Leather high ankle upper, safety toe cap, lace up, heat resistant sole (300°C) to AS/NZS 4821 – Wild land – level 1.
Boots that comply as of August 2007:
Highmark models 5072S changing to model code 5071 steel cap.
5073S changing to model code 5073 steel cap.
Oliver model 20/291 (not 20/292 which has a steel insole).
Optional zip kits are available for some styles
Superseded - Footwear that does not conform to AS 4821 – i.e. any footwear other than compliant models – note all low ankle
styles are non-compliant.
$46
Muffs:
$31.15
$20.65
$173.15
Woollen socks must be at least 75% wool. $15
High visibility (Red in colour) full body Proban (AS/NZS 4824) treated cotton garments conforming to, with reflective tape.
Overalls of a higher standard may be used but are not required for associated wildlife rescue activities.
Either coveralls or Jacket and trousers which are issued together and must be worn as a combination – removing either garment
makes the person non-compliant.
Where there is a lack reflective tape high visible vest may be worn instead.
Standard colour to be adopted by all Animal and Wildlife Rescue volunteer personnel is red. Currently other colours will be
accepted however they will be phased out either as they expire and preferably within 3 years by 2013.
$108.75