Cleaning, inspection and repair of firefighters' personal protective equipment (PPE)

This document gives requirements, guidance and recommendations for the cleaning, inspection, and repair of PPE for use by firefighters. This document is intended to be used by those responsible for the cleaning, inspections, and repair of firefighters PPE, however, it will also provide vital guidance to those who are responsible for establishing such a programme including fire and rescue services. This document does not cover the following at this time: a) chemical protective clothing; b) garments required for protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) materials.

Nettoyage, inspection et réparation des équipements de protection individuelle (PPE) des pompiers

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 23616
First edition
2022-04
Cleaning, inspection and repair of
firefighters' personal protective
equipment (PPE)
Nettoyage, inspection et réparation des équipements de protection
individuelle (PPE) des pompiers
Reference number
ISO 23616:2022(E)
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ISO 23616:2022(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction . vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 General information . 2
4.1 General . 2
4.1.1 Innocuousness . 3
4.2 Management system . 3
5 Inspection . 4
5.1 Routine inspection . 4
5.2 Advanced inspection . 4
6 Cleaning and decontamination. 4
6.1 General . 4
6.2 Management systems . 5
6.3 Contamination . 6
6.4 Cleaning procedures . 6
6.4.1 General . 6
6.4.2 Routine cleaning . 6
6.4.3 Advanced cleaning . 6
7 Repair . 7
8 Records . . 7
8.1 General . 7
8.2 Reporting PPE health and safety concerns . 8
9 Garment . 8
9.1 Inspection . 8
9.1.1 General . 8
9.1.2 Routine inspection . 8
9.1.3 Advanced inspection . 9
9.1.4 Periodic fit for purpose testing . 10
9.2 Cleaning . 10
9.2.1 General . 10
9.2.2 Routine cleaning . 11
9.2.3 Advanced cleaning . 11
9.3 Repellency . .12
9.4 Drying . 12
9.5 Repair.13
9.5.1 General .13
9.5.2 Basic repair . 13
9.5.3 Advanced repair . . 14
10 Glove .14
10.1 Inspection . 14
10.1.1 General . 14
10.1.2 Routine inspection . 14
10.1.3 Advanced inspection . 15
10.2 Cleaning . 15
10.2.1 Routine cleaning . 15
10.2.2 Advanced cleaning .15
10.3 Drying . 15
10.4 Repair. 15
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11 Helmet .16
11.1 Inspection . 16
11.1.1 General . 16
11.1.2 Routine inspection . 16
11.1.3 Advanced inspection . 17
11.2 Cleaning . 17
11.2.1 General . 17
11.2.2 Routine cleaning . 17
11.2.3 Advanced cleaning . 18
11.3 Drying . 18
11.4 Repair. 19
12 Footwear .19
12.1 Inspection . 19
12.1.1 General . 19
12.1.2 Routine inspection . 19
12.1.3 Advanced inspection . 20
12.2 Cleaning . 21
12.2.1 General . 21
12.2.2 Routine cleaning . 21
12.2.3 Advanced cleaning . 21
12.3 Drying . 21
12.4 Repair. 21
13 Fire hood .22
13.1 Inspection . 22
13.1.1 General .22
13.1.2 Routine inspection . 22
13.1.3 Advanced inspection . 22
13.2 Cleaning . 22
13.2.1 General .22
13.2.2 Routine cleaning . 23
13.2.3 Advanced cleaning .23
13.3 Drying . 24
13.4 Repair. 24
14 Respiratory protective devices (RPD) .24
14.1 General . 24
14.2 Inspection . 25
14.2.1 General . 25
14.2.2 Inspection of the frame . 25
14.2.3 Inspection of the compressed air cylinder . 26
14.2.4 Inspection of the face mask . 27
14.2.5 Inspection of the valves .28
14.3 Cleaning .28
14.3.1 Frame cleaning - straps - buckles - belt .28
14.3.2 Cleaning the demand valve .28
14.3.3 Cleaning the cylinder .28
14.3.4 Cleaning the mask .28
14.3.5 Cleaning of the Control and Safety Instrument (ICS) .29
14.4 Drying . 29
14.5 Repair.29
Annex A (informative) Records of all items of firefighters’ PPE .30
Annex B (informative) Post incident management of contaminated PPE .32
Bibliography .37
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ISO 23616:2022(E)
Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 94, Personal safety — Personal protective
equipment, Subcommittee SC 14, Firefighters' personal equipment.
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ISO 23616:2022(E)
Introduction
The purpose of this document is to provide the requirements, guidance and recommendations
regarding the cleaning, inspection and repair of firefighters' personal protective equipment (PPE) and
establish criteria for its cleaning, inspection and repair. This document has been developed in response
to growing concerns about contaminated PPE and potential health hazards for firefighters. Fire and
rescue services, and the manufacturers of PPE, want to provide instructions and guidance to effectively
minimize and manage this risk.
It is the responsibility of the firefighter (initially and ongoing) to undertake regular inspections of their
PPE, and there shall also be a reliable system / mechanism (including training) to ensure that this can
effectively be achieved.
This document also provides instruction and guidance to fire and rescue services regarding more
advanced cleaning, inspection and repair.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 23616:2022(E)
Cleaning, inspection and repair of firefighters' personal
protective equipment (PPE)
1 Scope
This document gives requirements, guidance and recommendations for the cleaning, inspection, and
repair of PPE for use by firefighters.
This document is intended to be used by those responsible for the cleaning, inspections, and repair
of firefighters PPE, however, it will also provide vital guidance to those who are responsible for
establishing such a programme including fire and rescue services.
This document does not cover the following at this time:
a) chemical protective clothing;
b) garments required for protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN)
materials.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO/TR 19591, Personal protective equipment for firefighters — Standard terms and definitions
ISO/TR 21808, Guidance on the selection, use, care and maintenance of personal protective equipment
(PPE) designed to provide protection for firefighters
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions given in ISO/TR 19591,
ISO/TR 21808 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
advanced cleaning
cleaning by the product manufacturer, the manufacturers approved organisation, or mutually agreed
organisation when a PPE item has been, or is potentially exposed to a hazardous or dangerous
contaminant
Note 1 to entry: CBRN contaminated PPE (3.4) are to be disposed of not cleaned. PPE should be disposed of
following local laws and regulations.
Note 2 to entry: Some known chemicals are commercially available for industrial use. PPE that have been exposed
to known chemicals may not have to be disposed of. Specialist advice shall be sought on the contamination,
however, the PPE shall be treated in the first instance as if the contamination is unknown.
Note 3 to entry: The decision shall be made following a detailed risk assessment.
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3.2
competent organization
organization that is experienced and certified to inspect, clean, maintain or repair PPE for firefighters
3.3
contaminant
undesirable solid, liquid, gaseous or particulate hazardous substance such as
a) products of combustion (e.g. soot),
b) body fluids,
c) infectious micro-organisms, and
d) chemicals (e.g. asbestos or respirable fibres, flammable, corrosive, carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic
or sensitizing substances)
3.4
contaminated PPE
any items of PPE that has been exposed to a contaminant (3.3)
3.5
routine cleaning
cleaning as per manufacturers or suppliers’ instructions
3.6
routine inspection
superficial inspections by user of their PPE upon issue, or after return from cleaning or repair, and after
each use
3.7
advanced inspection
inspection to ensure PPE is fit for purpose before return to use looking at all aspects of the PPE (e.g.
inside, outside, defects, wear and tear, need for repairs or disposal)
3.8
repair
rectification of defects identified in PPE so that the required level of protection is re-established
4 General information
4.1 General
Any PPE provided to a firefighter shall be maintained without interruption of service during
maintenance in efficient working order and good repair.
Every firefighter shall ensure that any PPE provided to them is maintained, in optimum working order
and good repair before being used.
When an item of PPE needs to be cleaned or repaired the fire and rescue service shall ensure that
suitable replacement PPE is made available.
The fire and rescue service shall ensure that its firefighters, service providers or members of the public
are not unnecessarily exposed to soiled or potentially contaminated PPE.
An effective cleaning, inspection and repair system includes the following:
a) inspection — checking for faults, damage, wear and tear, dirt, etc.;
b) testing — to ensure PPE is operating as intended;
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c) cleaning — including disinfection and decontamination if appropriate;
d) repair;
e) replacement;
f) recording.
4.1.1 Innocuousness
Any cleaning, repair or maintenance carried out by the firefighter or manufacturer shall not impact the
innocuousness of the firefighters PPE.
See ISO 13688:2013, 4.2 and ISO 13688:2013/Amd.1:2021.
4.2 Manageme
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