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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)"Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents"Title
"Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents"
This standard shall identify the minimum levels of competence required by responders to emergencies involving hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction (WMD).DescriptionThis standard shall identify the minimum levels of competence required by responders to emergencies involving hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Standard
- Hazard Type(s): Biological, Chemical, Radiological, Nuclear Particulate
- PPE Type(s): General - applies to all PPE
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)"Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents"Title
"Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents"
This standard identifies the levels of competence required of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel who respond to incidents involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction (WMD). It specifically covers the requirements for basic life support and advanced life support personnel in the pre-hospital setting.DescriptionThis standard identifies the levels of competence required of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel who respond to incidents involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction (WMD). It specifically covers the requirements for basic life support and advanced life support personnel in the pre-hospital setting.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Standard
- Hazard Type(s): Biological, Chemical, Radiological, Nuclear Particulate
- PPE Type(s): General - applies to all PPE
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- Referenced Standard: NFPA 472 - 2018 edition
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National Institute of Justice (NIJ)National Institute of Justice (NIJ)"Law enforcement CBRN protective ensemble certification program requirements"Title
"Law enforcement CBRN protective ensemble certification program requirements"
This document specifies requirements for compliance determinations under the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) CBRN Protective Ensemble Standard for Law Enforcement (NIJ Standard-0116.00).DescriptionThis document specifies requirements for compliance determinations under the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) CBRN Protective Ensemble Standard for Law Enforcement (NIJ Standard-0116.00).
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Specification, Conformity Assessment
- Hazard Type(s): Radiological, Chemical, Biological, Nuclear Particulate
- PPE Type(s): CBRN protective ensembles
- Testing Lab(s): National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)
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National Institute of Justice (NIJ)National Institute of Justice (NIJ)"Public safety bomb suit certification program requirements"Title
"Public safety bomb suit certification program requirements"
This document specifies requirements for compliance determinations under the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Public Safety Bomb Suit Standard (hereafter, NIJ Standard 0117.00). This document addresses accreditation requirements for certification bodies to (1) help ensure consistent application of NIJ Standard-0117.00 and this document, (2) establish uniformity in the certification body accreditation process, and (3) provide transparent criteria for the operation of certification programs and accreditation of product certification bodies.DescriptionThis document specifies requirements for compliance determinations under the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Public Safety Bomb Suit Standard (hereafter, NIJ Standard 0117.00). This document addresses accreditation requirements for certification bodies to (1) help ensure consistent application of NIJ Standard-0117.00 and this document, (2) establish uniformity in the certification body accreditation process, and (3) provide transparent criteria for the operation of certification programs and accreditation of product certification bodies.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Specification, Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Blast overpressure
- PPE Type(s): Bomb suit
- SOC Occupation(s): 33-3050 Police Officers
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- Referenced Standard: NIJ Standard-0117.01
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National Institute of Justice (NIJ)National Institute of Justice (NIJ)"NIJ Standard for Ballistic Helmets"Title
"NIJ Standard for Ballistic Helmets"
The purpose of this standard is to establish performance requirements and methods of test for helmets intended to protect the wearer against gunfire. Requirements for face shields are not included in this standard. The standard is a revision of NILECJ-STD-0106.00, dated September 1975.DescriptionThe purpose of this standard is to establish performance requirements and methods of test for helmets intended to protect the wearer against gunfire. Requirements for face shields are not included in this standard. The standard is a revision of NILECJ-STD-0106.00, dated September 1975.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Specification, Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Physical, Ballistic
- PPE Type(s): Ballistic helmet
- SOC Occupation(s): 33-3050 Police Officers, 55-1019 Military Officer Special Operations Leaders, All Other
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: NIJ Standard-0104.02, NIJ Standard 0108.01
- Testing Lab(s): National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)
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National Institute of Justice (NIJ)National Institute of Justice (NIJ)"Ballistic resistant protective materials"Title
"Ballistic resistant protective materials"
This standard is applicable to all ballistic resistant materials (armor) intended to provide protection against gunfire, with the exception of police body armor and ballistic helmets, which are the topic of individual NIJ performance standards.DescriptionThis standard is applicable to all ballistic resistant materials (armor) intended to provide protection against gunfire, with the exception of police body armor and ballistic helmets, which are the topic of individual NIJ performance standards.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Specification, Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Physical, Ballistic
- PPE Type(s): Ballistic Resistant Protective Materials
- SOC Occupation(s): 33-3050 Police Officers, 55-1019 Leaders, Military Officer Tactical Operations, All Other
- Testing Lab(s): National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)
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National Institute of Justice (NIJ)National Institute of Justice (NIJ)"Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor"Title
"Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor"
The purpose of this standard is to establish minimum performance requirements and test methods for the ballistic resistance of personal body armor intended to protect against gunfire. The scope of the standard is limited to ballistic resistance only; this standard does not address threats from knives and sharply pointed instruments, which are different types of threats and are addressed in the current version of NIJ Standard–0115 Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor.DescriptionThe purpose of this standard is to establish minimum performance requirements and test methods for the ballistic resistance of personal body armor intended to protect against gunfire. The scope of the standard is limited to ballistic resistance only; this standard does not address threats from knives and sharply pointed instruments, which are different types of threats and are addressed in the current version of NIJ Standard–0115 Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Specification, Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Physical, Ballistic
- PPE Type(s): Physical protective clothing, Body Armor
- SOC Occupation(s): 33-3051 Officers, Police
- Testing Lab(s): National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)
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National Institute of Justice (NIJ)National Institute of Justice (NIJ)"NIJ Standard for Riot Helmet and Face Shields"Title
"NIJ Standard for Riot Helmet and Face Shields"
The purpose of this standard is to establish requirements and methods of test for helmets and face shields to be worn by law enforcement officers during civil disturbances, riots, or other situations that pose a threat of injury from blows to the head.DescriptionThe purpose of this standard is to establish requirements and methods of test for helmets and face shields to be worn by law enforcement officers during civil disturbances, riots, or other situations that pose a threat of injury from blows to the head.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Test Method, Specification
- Hazard Type(s): Mechanical Hazards, Physical, Puncture Hazard
- PPE Type(s): Riot helmet and face shield
- SOC Occupation(s): 33-3051 Officers, Police
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- Referenced Standard: NIJ Standard 0106.01
- Testing Lab(s): National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)
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National Institute of Justice (NIJ)National Institute of Justice (NIJ)"Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor"Title
"Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor"
The purpose of this standard is to establish minimum performance requirements and methods of test for the stab resistance of personal body armor intended to protect the torso against slash and stab threats.DescriptionThe purpose of this standard is to establish minimum performance requirements and methods of test for the stab resistance of personal body armor intended to protect the torso against slash and stab threats.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Specification, Test Method, Classification
- Hazard Type(s): Stab and Slash Threats
- PPE Type(s): Body Armor
- SOC Occupation(s): 33-3051 Officers, Police
- Testing Lab(s): National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)
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National Institute of Justice (NIJ)National Institute of Justice (NIJ)"CBRN Protective Ensemble Standard for Law Enforcement"Title
"CBRN Protective Ensemble Standard for Law Enforcement"
This National Institute of Justice Standard is a voluntary performance standard for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protective ensembles for use by law enforcement. It defines both performance requirements and the methods used to test performance. In order for an ensemble manufacturer or other entity to claim that a particular CBRN protective ensemble model satisfies this NIJ standard, the model must be in compliance with this standard as determined in accordance with this document and the associated forthcoming document, Law Enforcement CBRN Protective Ensemble Certification Program Requirements, NIJ CR-0116.00. This standard and the associated certification program requirements document are produced as a part of the Standards and Testing Program of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, NIJ, as is a third associated forthcoming document, the Law Enforcement CBRN Protective Ensemble Selection and Application Guide, NIJ Guide-0116.00.
DescriptionThis National Institute of Justice Standard is a voluntary performance standard for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protective ensembles for use by law enforcement. It defines both performance requirements and the methods used to test performance. In order for an ensemble manufacturer or other entity to claim that a particular CBRN protective ensemble model satisfies this NIJ standard, the model must be in compliance with this standard as determined in accordance with this document and the associated forthcoming document, Law Enforcement CBRN Protective Ensemble Certification Program Requirements, NIJ CR-0116.00. This standard and the associated certification program requirements document are produced as a part of the Standards and Testing Program of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, NIJ, as is a third associated forthcoming document, the Law Enforcement CBRN Protective Ensemble Selection and Application Guide, NIJ Guide-0116.00.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Specification, Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Biohazards, Chemical, Radiation, Nuclear Particulate
- PPE Type(s): Chemical protective clothing, Chemical protective footwear, Chemical protective gloves, Radiation protective clothing, Radiation protective footwear, Radiation protective gloves
- SOC Occupation(s): 33-3050 Police Officers, 33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- Reference(s):
- Testing Lab(s): National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)
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