ISO 11999-1:2024
(Main)PPE for firefighters — Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at risk of exposure to high levels of heat and/or flame while fighting fires occurring in structures — Part 1: General
PPE for firefighters — Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at risk of exposure to high levels of heat and/or flame while fighting fires occurring in structures — Part 1: General
This document specifies minimum design and performance requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used by firefighters whilst engaged in fighting fires occurring in structures, primarily but not solely to protect against exposure to flame and high thermal loads. The scope of this document does not include PPE for use in high risk fire exposures where, for example: — protective clothing with reflective surface according to ISO 15538 might be more appropriate, — where exposure to lower levels of heat or flame may be encountered by firefighters engaged in support activities where PPE according to ISO 11613 might be more appropriate, — or for use in firefighting operations in high ambient temperature (for example bush, wildland or forest firefighting) where PPE according to ISO 16073 series might be more appropriate. Similarly, this document does not include PPE to protect against chemical and biological hazards, other than against short term and accidental exposure while engaged in firefighting and associated activities. This document provides an approach of a single minimum design and performance requirements for PPE, including optional requirements where identified, and for product markings and manufacturer’s instructions. Selection of an appropriate system of protective equipment is dependent upon an effective risk assessment which identifies the hazards to be faced, evaluates the likelihood of those hazards, and provides the means to reduce or eliminate these hazards (see ISO/TR 21808).
Équipement de protection individuelle pour pompiers — Méthodes d'essai et exigences pour les équipements de protection individuelle utilisés par les pompiers qui risquent d'être exposés à des niveaux élevés de chaleur et/ou de flamme lorsqu'ils combattent des incendies dans des structures — Partie 1: Généralités
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 2
3.1 Terms and definitions .2
3.2 Abbreviated terms .2
3.3 Subscripts .3
4 Design and performance requirements for PPE items and ensembles . 3
4.1 General .3
4.2 Innocuousness .3
4.3 Items of PPE, combinations, and ensembles .3
5 Marking . . 3
5.1 General .3
5.2 Compliance marking requirements for an item of PPE .4
5.3 Additional marking for compatibility .4
6 Information supplied . 4
6.1 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer .4
6.2 Manufacturer instructions for use .5
7 Compatibility instructions . 5
Bibliography . 7
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through
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has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations,
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with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are described
in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the different types
of ISO document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the editorial rules of the
ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
ISO draws attention to the possibility that the implementation of this document may involve the use of (a)
patent(s). ISO takes no position concerning the evidence, validity or applicability of any claimed patent
rights in respect thereof. As of the date of publication of this document, ISO had not received notice of (a)
patent(s) which may be required to implement this document. However, implementers are cautioned that
this may not represent the latest information, which may be obtained from the patent database available at
www.iso.org/patents. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
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For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions
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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.
This second edition of ISO 11999-1, together with ISO/TS 11999-2 to ISO 11999-10, cancels and replaces
ISO 11999-1:2015, which has been technically revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— the content has been revised with a focus on single performance requirements;
— performance requirements for respiratory protection are covered in ISO 17420-5.
A list of all parts in the ISO 11999 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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Introduction
In a world where there is an ever-increasing focus on worker occupational health and safety, Fire Servicers
are faced with the dilemma of trying to provide firefighters with as safe a work environment as is reasonably
possible whilst also having to deal with the known and unknown risks our firefighters face whilst fighting
fires in both the urban and wildland environments.
In the course of their duty’s firefighters are exposed to many hazardous chemicals that include smoke,
soot, carcinogens and the biproducts of combustion such as heavy metals, benzene and per-fluorinated
compounds which are regularly inhaled and/or deposited on the skin of firefighters.
With the recent statement by the World Health Organization (WHO) elevating the classification of
occupational exposure as a firefighter to Group 1, ISO TC94/SC 14 Working Group on contaminants are
taking all posable steps to reduce the exposures to firefighters by reviewing all standards pertaining to PPE
used by firefighters and making recommendations to address identified shortfalls.
The following is an extract from the statement released by the WHO:
"— International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the World Health Organization
(WHO), has evaluated the carcinogenicity of occupational exposure as a firefighter.
— A Working Group of 25 international experts, including 3 Invited Specialists, from 8 countries was
convened by the IARC Monographs program for a meeting in Lyon.
— After thoroughly reviewing the available scientific literature, the Working Group classified occupational
exposure as a firefighter as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), on the basis of sufficient evidence for
cancer in humans."
This document specifies minimum design and performance requirements for personal protective equipment
(PPE) worn by firefighters to reduce injury and loss of life whilst fighting fires occurring in structures.
Amongst other hazards faced by firefighters is exposure to high thermal loads, including flames, particulates,
and other hazardous chemicals. Additional information may also be found in ISO 20345 and ISO 21420.
This document details minimum design and performance requirements for the various items of PPE covered
in each part and provides information regarding compatibility between these items of PPE when worn
together.
ISO 11999-2, specifies design and performance requirements to achieve compatibility across the PPE
covered in ISO 11999-3 to ISO 11999-10 when all the items are worn together, thereby creating a PPE
ensemble, whether sold by a manufacturer or composed by a user. In either case, the PPE ensemble should
meet the requirements of ISO 11999-2. This becomes significantly important when considering the issue
of particulate protection and potential health risks posed to firefighters from exposure to products of
combustion.
All items are also required to meet general requirements for marking and manufacturer’s instructions (this
document), as well as specific marking and manufacturer’s instructions within each of the respective parts
of ISO 11999. In the case of an ensemble, each item of PPE should also be marked according to ISO 11999-2.
ISO/TR 21808 provides guidance on how to carry out a risk assessment, the guideline was developed
previously based on the work of CEN Technical Committee TC 162, Joint Working Group for firefighters
Personal Protective Equipment and has been modified to encompass PPE worn by all emergency service
personnel. (CEN/TC 162/JWG FFPPE N 52 “Risk assessment guidelines for choosing the PPE for firefighters”)”.
During incidents being undertaken by emergency service personnel, many different hazards may be
encountered, including exposures to a range of chemicals that are biproducts of fires occurring in the urban
and wildland environment. Where possible, the level of risk that each hazard presents to firefighters should
be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level. The guidance given in ISO/TR 21808 indicates how to carry
out a Risk Assessment by acknowledging the hazards that may be present, the likelihood of the firefighters
becoming expo
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Équipement de protection individuelle pour pompiers — Méthodes d'essai et exigences pour les équipements de
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Introduction . v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 2
3.1 Terms and definitions . 2
3.2 Abbreviated terms . 2
3.3 Subscripts . 3
4 Design and performance requirements for PPE items and ensembles . 3
4.1 General. 3
4.2 Innocuousness . 3
4.3 Items of PPE, combinations, and ensembles . 4
5 Marking . 4
5.1 General. 4
5.2 Compliance marking requirements for an item of PPE . 4
5.3 Additional marking for compatibility . 5
6 Information supplied. 5
6.1 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer . 5
6.2 Manufacturer instructions for use . 5
7 Compatibility instructions . 6
Bibliography . 8
Foreword . v
Introduction . vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Design and performance requirements for PPE items and ensembles . 3
4.1 General. 3
4.2 Innocuousness . 3
4.3 Items of PPE, combinations, and ensembles . 3
5 Marking . 3
5.1 General. 3
5.2 Compliance marking requirements for an item of PPE . 3
5.3 Additional marking for compatibility . 4
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established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
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