BS ISO 18639-5:2018 PDF

Scope: What is ISO 18639‑5- Helmet for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities about? ISO 18639 discusses PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities. ISO 18639‑5 is an international standard on helmets for firefighters to ensure protection during specific rescue activities. . ISO 18639‑5 is the fifth part of a multi-part series that provides the principles that govern the development of incident type and/or hazard-specific test methods and minimum performance requirements for helmets for firefighters while engaged in specific rescue activities. ISO 18639‑5 covers general helmet design, the minimum performance level of the materials used and the methods of test for determining this performance level. Note1: ISO 18639‑5 does not cover special helme ts f or use in other high-risk situations such as firefighting. Note2: ISO 18639‑5 does not cover protection for the torso, arms, legs, and feet or protection of the hands against other hazards, e.g., chemical, biological, radiation, and electrical hazards, except for limited, accidental exposure to fire ground chemicals and contaminated blood or body fluids. Who is

BS ISO 18639-5:2018 history

2018 BS ISO 18639-5:2018 PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities - Helmet