NFPA 1975: Standard on Station/Work Uniforms for Emergency Services, 2009 Edition

Protect fire service and emergency services personnel from occupational hazards with thermally stable textiles that comply with the 2009 edition of NFPA 1975.

Increase on-the-job safety for emergency services personnel by complying with the 2009 NFPA 1975: Standard on Station/Work Uniforms for Emergency Services. This vital Standard specifies the latest requirements for the design, performance, testing, and certification of station/work uniforms constructed from thermally stable materials or flame resistant materials so that they will not cause or contribute to burn injury severity. Station/work uniforms are non-primary protective garments configured as long or short sleeve shirts (regular, tee, polo, sweatshirt), and pants and shorts; but do not include underwear, socks, dress uniforms, and outerwear.

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

(Softbound, 24 pp., 2009)