Module 7 - IAFF

IAFF Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician©
Student Text
Most manufacturers of compliant chemical protective
clothing provide record sheets for their clients. NFPA
recommends a Technical Information Package for each
garment. While these are good, jurisdictions may wish to
add information to them or incorporate them into a larger
database.
Also maintain a record of repairs or related activities such
as inspections and tests. Again, in the case of limited use
garments, record the reason for and method of disposal.
The form on the following page is one example of the
documents that should be maintained for chemical protective
clothing.
There is no requirement that all this data be kept in the same
file. Jurisdictions may elect to keep different types of
information in different locations. For example, the history
of exposure records or a copy of them may be helpful to
store with each garment. This way, a complete record of
each suit’s exposures is available to on-scene personnel
making chemical protective clothing selections. In any
case, a complete file on each garment should be maintained
in a safe location.
Records for large quantities of accessory type clothing, such
as gloves or overboots are not required. However, there
should be documentation that includes manufacturer, vendor,
material, color, thickness and other identification
information for each item. The method, reason, and number
disposed should also be documented.
NFPA-compliant garments are certified by the manufacturer
to meet the appropriate requirements upon delivery. If these
garments are to be disposed of, keep acceptance records and
disposal records. If the garments are to be re-used, then
they will need to be tested.
7-62 Module 7: Personal Protective Equipment