CAN/CGSB-155.23-97
1. SCOPE
1.1 These recommended practices provide guidance for the selection, use,
maintenance, retirement, and understanding of the limitations of
fireline workwear for protection against the adverse effects to the
firefighter's body during forest firefighting.
1.2 The use of workwear for protection against the adverse effects of fire
to the firefighter's body during forest firefighting should be
incorporated into a proper safety program that also utilizes
appropriate administrative and engineering controls in addition to
proper safe work procedures.
1.3 Minimum performance requirements and test methods for garments are
specified in CAN/CGSB-155.22 and are not included in this document;
however, other considerations regarding selection of workwear when
preparing a purchase agreement are included.
1.4 Fireline workwear is available from a variety of manufacturers, in a
range of items (coveralls [jumpsuits], pants, shirts). Fireline
workwear, for a degree of protection against the adverse effects of
fire to the firefighter's body during forest firefighting, is made out
of a variety of either inherently flame-resistant fabrics or fabrics
that have been treated with a flame retardant.
1.5 The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may
require the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous.
This document does not purport to address all the safety aspects
associated with its use. Anyone using this standard has the
responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish
appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any
applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.
OEN:
ONGC
Langue:
English
Code(s) de l'ICS:
13.220;
13.340.10
Statut:
Annulée
Date de Publication:
1997-03-30
Numéro Standard:
CAN/CGSB-155.23-97