NFPA 1851 Inspection Checklist

Use the NFPA 1851 Inspection Checklist to assess firefighting gear for wear, damage, and contamination, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards for safety.

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NFPA 1851 Inspection Checklist

Section 2 - Protective Clothing

NFPA Chapter 4 - Section 2.1 Records

NFPA 4.5 - Section 2.2 - Protecting The Public And Personnel From Exposure To Contaminated PPE

Section 2.3 - Selection

6. NFPA 5.1.2 – Does the risk assessment include the following factors: NFPA 5.1.2 (1) - Types of duties performed NFPA 5.1.2 (2) - Distinguishing response activities for different potential incidents NFPA 5.1.2 (3) - Organization’s experiences NFPA 5.1.2 (4) - Incident operations NFPA 5.1.2 (5) - Geographic location and climate NFPA 5.1.2 (6) - Specific physical area of operation NFPA 5.1.2 (7) - Likelihood of or response to CBRN terrorism incident NFPA 5.1.2 (8) - Need for two sets of ensemble elements or spare ensemble elements

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NFPA Chapter 6 - Section 2.4 - Inspection

NFPA Chapter 7 - Section 2.5 - Cleaning And Decontamination

NFPA Chapter 8 - Section 2.6 - Repair

NFPA Chapter 9 - Section 2.7 - Storage

NFPA Chapter 10 - Section 2.8 - Retirement, Disposition, And Special Incident Procedures

7. NFPA 10.3.2 – Do the procedures for handling PPE after a firefighter’s injury or death include: NFPA 10.3.2 (1) Immediate removal from service and preservation of all PPE used by the injured or deceased firefighter? NFPA 10.3.2 (2) Custody of such ensembles maintained at a secure location with controlled, documented access? NFPA 10.3.2 (3) PPE tagged nondestructively and stored in paper or cardboard containers to prevent further degradation, with plastic or airtight containers excluded? NFPA 10.3.2 (4) Examination of PPE by qualified members or outside experts to determine its condition?

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NFPA 1851 Inspection Checklist

Use the NFPA 1851 Inspection Checklist to assess firefighting gear for wear, damage, and contamination, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards for safety.

1. TAC 435.1 – Is PPE purchased, provided, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 1851?

2. TAC 435.1, NFPA 4.2.2 – Does the organization have a standard operating procedure for the use, selection, care, and maintenance of protective clothing in compliance with NFPA 1851?

3. Does the organization comply with the requirements of NFPA 1851 for the selection, care, and maintenance of Structural Fire Fighting Protective Ensembles?

4. NFPA 4.2.3 – Are there no accessories on PPE without a manufacturer’s approval letter on file?

5. NFPA 4.2.4– Does the organization use appropriately trained service providers for advanced cleaning, sanitation, inspection, and repair services of PPE?

6. NFPA 4.2.4.3, NFPA 11.1.1.4 – Is there a verification certificate for advanced cleaning, inspection, and repair by an ISP?

7. NFPA 4.2.4.5.1 – Is training provided by an element manufacturer of the same element type, a verified ISP or a verified service provider, a verified organization, a verified cleaner, or any combination thereof?

8. NFPA 4.2.4.5.3 – Does the entity conducting training provide documentation of the required training and content as per 4.2.4.5.2?

9. NFPA 4.2.4.5.4 – Is updated inspection and cleaning training conducted within one year of any new revision or change in personnel overseeing the PPE program?

1. NFPA 4.3.1 – Are records of PPE and ensemble elements maintained by the organization?

2. NFPA 4.3.2 – Are records of rental and loaner PPE included in the organization’s documentation?

3. NFPA 4.3.3, NFPA 4.3.5 – Does the organization have a record tracking system for each ensemble/element, including rotating exchanges?

4. NFPA 4.3.3(1) – Is the person to whom the element is issued recorded (not required in rotating exchange)?

5. NFPA 4.3.3(2) – Is the date and condition of the element when issued documented?

6. NFPA 4.3.3(3) – Is the manufacturer and model name or design of the element recorded?

7. NFPA 4.3.3(4) – Is the manufacturer’s identification number, lot number, serial number, or unique identifier of the element recorded?

8. NFPA 4.3.3(5) – Is the month and year of manufacture of the element documented?

9. NFPA 4.3.3(6) – Are the date(s) and findings of advanced inspection(s) documented for each element?

10. NFPA 4.3.3(7) – Are the date(s) and findings of advanced cleaning, disinfection or sanitization, or specialized cleaning recorded for each element?

11. NFPA 4.3.3(8) – Are the reason(s) for, and the person(s) who performed, advanced cleaning, disinfection, sanitization, or specialized cleaning recorded?

12. NFPA 4.3.3(9) – Are the date(s) of repair(s), the person(s) who performed the repair(s), and a brief description of the repair(s) documented?

13. NFPA 4.3.3(10) – Is the date of retirement of the element recorded?

14. NFPA 4.3.3(11) – Is the date and method of disposal of the element documented?

15. NFPA 4.3.4 – Are records maintained for ensembles with liquid and particulate contaminant protection, if applicable?

16. NFPA 4.4.1 – Are manufacturers' instructions regarding care, use, and maintenance provided to personnel?

17. NFPA 4.4.2 – Are manufacturer instructions followed for PPE use and maintenance?

1. NFPA 4.5.1 – Are there written SOPs that minimize exposure to soiled or contaminated PPE for the public and fire department personnel?

2. NFPA 4.5.2 – Is PPE not worn or stored in living areas?

3. NFPA 4.5.3 – Are measures in place to prevent public exposure to non-emergency PPE?

4. NFPA 4.5.4 – Is soiled or potentially contaminated PPE not brought into homes, public facilities, or transported in private vehicles?

5. NFPA 4.6 – Is PPE failure reported in writing to the element manufacturer and certification organization within 30 days, with written acknowledgment requested?

1. NFPA 5.1.1, TAC 435.1(4) – Is a risk assessment performed per NFPA 1851 Chapter 5.1.2 for PPE selection?

2. NFPA 5.1.1.2 – Is the risk assessment reviewed or conducted at least every 2 years or when there are changes affecting the findings?

3. NFPA 5.1.1.2(1) – Is the risk assessment reviewed or updated when there are changes affecting its findings?

4. NFPA 5.1.1.2(2) – Is the risk assessment reviewed or updated when there are changes in SOPs?

5. NFPA 5.1.1.2(3) – Is the risk assessment reviewed or updated when PPE or ensemble elements are being considered for selection and purchase?

7. NFPA 5.1.4 – Is PPE compliant with NFPA 1971 by a third-party organization?

8. NFPA 5.1.6 – Does the organization ensure the proper interface between ensemble elements?

1. NFPA 6.1.1 – Are universal precautions followed when handling ensemble elements?

2. NFPA 6.1.2 – Is soiled or contaminated PPE cleaned before inspection?

3. NFPA 6.1.3 – Are guidelines established to determine when PPE requires cleaning?

4. NFPA 6.1.4 – Are actions established for cleaning, decontamination, or repair of PPE when necessary?

5. NFPA 6.1.4.2 – Is PPE removed from service and tagged for repair when beyond basic repair?

6. NFPA 6.2.1 – Does the member conduct routine inspections of PPE upon issue, at the start of the duty period, and after each use?

7. NFPA 6.2.2 – Are routine inspections for each ensemble element specified in the written policy?

8. NFPA 6.3.3 – Is an advanced inspection conducted annually or when routine inspections indicate potential damage?

9. NFPA 6.3.3.1 – Is PPE that is properly stored not subject to advanced inspection?

10. NFPA 6.3.5–6.3.7 – Are the criteria for advanced inspection of each ensemble element followed as per the standard?

11. NFPA 6.4.3 – Is a complete liner inspection conducted annually or when a routine inspection determines potential damage?

12. NFPA 6.4.4 – Are liner inspection findings documented?

13. NFPA 6.4.5 – Does the liner inspection include specific tests as outlined in the standard for 6.4.5.1, 6.4.5.2, and 6.4.5.3?

14. NFPA 6.4.5.2 – Is the moisture barrier tested using the hydrostatic test to ensure no leakage?

1. NFPA 7.1..1 – Does the organization provide a means for cleaning ensemble elements?

2. NFPA 7.1.1.3 – Is preliminary exposure reduction applied before cleaning, except for CBRN or hazardous contaminants?

3. NFPA 7.1.1.4 – Is there an SOP for field use regarding the decision-making process of cleaning and decontamination?

4. NFPA 7.1.1.5 – Is soiled or contaminated PPE prohibited from being brought into the home, washed in home laundries, or washed in public laundries?

5. NFPA 7.1.1.6 – Is commercial dry cleaning of PPE prohibited without manufacturer approval?

6. NFPA 7.1.2.1 – Are PPE and ensemble elements evaluated for preliminary exposure reduction, cleaning, disinfection, or sanitization after each use?

7. NFPA 7.1.2.2 – Are CBRN-contaminated PPE and ensembles doffed ASAP, bagged, and disposed of according to regulations?

8. NFPA 7.1.2.3 – Are PPE & elements used in haz-mat incidents subject to PER and then evaluated by qualified individuals?

9. NFPA 7.1.2.5 – Are PPE & elements that are soiled subject to PER and advance cleaning as per NFPA 7.1.1.2?

10. NFPA 7.1.3 – Does the organization apply the steps through 7.1.3.6 for addressing specific types of contamination?

11. NFPA 7.2.1.1 – Is the PER procedure implemented by the organization as part of the overall program for the care and maintenance of PPE according to NFPA 7.2.2 through 7.2.5?

12. NFPA 7.3.3 – Are soiled or contaminated ensembles and ensemble elements advanced cleaned?

13. NFPA 7.3.4 – Are ensembles and ensemble elements that are issued and used advanced cleaned every six months, and does advanced cleaning occur at the time of advance inspection?

14. NFPA 7.3.5 – Is advanced cleaning conducted using a washer/extractor unless specifically prohibited by NFPA 7.3.5(1-2)?

15. NFPA 7.3.6 – Are top-loading machines prohibited for advanced cleaning of ensembles and ensemble elements or components?

16. NFPA 7.3.6.1 – Is deviation from NFPA 7.3.5 permitted only with instruction from the manufacturer, a verified cleaner, or a verified ISP?

17. NFPA 7.3.7 – Are detergents and cleaning agents appropriate for ensemble elements?

18. NFPA 7.3.8 – Are universal precautions applied in the washing of all soiled or contaminated ensembles or ensemble elements?

19. NFPA 7.3.9 – Are the procedures in NFPA 7.3.9 (1-6) followed when machine washing with a washer/extractor?

20. NFPA 7.3.10 – Are drying procedures as specified by air drying (Chapter 7.3.10.1(1)) or cabinet drying (Chapter 7.3.10.1(2)) followed?

21. NFPA 7.3.11.1 – Are additional requirements for advanced cleaning of garment elements subject to the use of a washer or extractor, with appropriate formulation?

22. NFPA 7.3.12.1 – Are detachable or separate components of helmet elements removed and washed and dried separately during advanced cleaning?

23. NFPA 7.3.12.2 – Are textile-based components of helmet elements washed by hand or in a washer or extractor with garments or hoods during advanced cleaning?

24. NFPA 7.3.12.4 – Are the additional requirements for advanced cleaning of helmet elements followed as outlined in Chapters 7.3.12.4(1) through 7.3.12.4(5)?

25. NFPA 7.3.13.1 – Are gloves not dried by mechanical tumbling or agitation methods during advanced cleaning?

26. NFPA 7.3.13.2 – Are the additional requirements for advanced cleaning of gloves followed as specified in Chapters 7.3.13.2(1) through 7.3.13.2(7)?