Click here to purchase Safeguard fire and emergency service personnel from occupational hazards with the 2019 edition of NFPA 1975, Standard on Emergency Services Work Apparel outlining the requirements for the design, performance, testing, and certification of flame-resistant or thermally stable station apparel capable of withstanding the effects of heat and protecting against burn injury. (Softbound, 31 pp., 2019)
Click here to purchase Protect fire service and emergency services personnel from occupational hazards with thermally stable textiles that comply with the 2009 edition of NFPA 1975. Changes in the 2009 edition include:
Updated certification provisions
Clarification of product labeling requirements
Revised “pass or fail” criteria for thermal stability
Changes in the criteria for commercial dry-cleaning procedure to test flame resistance
Updated Annex material
Clarifications and revisions to terminology for improved consistency and specificity
Click here to purchase Improve on-the-job safety for fire services and emergency services personnel by complying with NFPA 1975.
Firefighters and emergency services personnel face countless occupational hazards. Don’t let their clothing add to the risks. NFPA 1975: Standard on Emergency Services Work Clothing Elements provides the standard for work apparel specifically designed to withstand the effects of heat.
NFPA 1975 specifies the latest requirements for the design, performance, testing and certification of emergency services work clothing constructed from thermally stable or flame-resistant materials so that they won’t cause or exacerbate burn injury. Emergency services work clothing includes non-primary protective garments configured as long- or short-sleeve shirts (regular, polo, T-shirt, sweatshirt), station pants and shorts. This category does not include underwear, socks, dress uniforms or outerwear.
The 2014 edition of NFPA 1975 features these updates:
New definitions for work apparel and work apparel garments
A reorganized Chapter 7 to clarify the base and optional requirements for work apparel
