NFPA 1891 PDF

Consult NFPA 1891, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Hazardous Materials, CBRN, and Emergency Medical Operations Clothing and Equipment, for the most up-to-date requirements for the selection, care, and maintenance of Hazmat/CBRN protective equipment.

In conjunction with NFPA 1990, Standard for Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials and CBRN Operations, which sets the performance requirements for the types and protection levels of ensembles for Hazmat/CBRN, NFPA 1891, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Hazardous Materials, CBRN, and Emergency Medical Operations Clothing and Equipment, establishes procedures for the selection of protective equipment. The standard covers ensembles, not individual clothing items.

Utilize NFPA 1891, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Hazardous Materials, CBRN, and Emergency Medical Operations Clothing and Equipment, to create your own Hazmat/CBRN/EMO protective equipment program.

The requirements for a Hazmat/CBRN/EMO protective equipment program include guidance on inspection and testing, cleaning and decontamination, service and repair, storage, retirement, documentation and records, and test methods.