NS -EMS Grant Allocation for State Homeland Security Grant Program

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EE for protection against toxic industrial chemicals, particulates, and military specific agents. Equipment or system batteries will include those that are rechargeable (e.g. NiCad) or non - rechargeable with extended shelf life (e.g. Lithium) Chemical Resistant Gloves, including thermal, as appropriate to hazard Personal Cooling System; Vest or Full Suit with support equipment Hardhat Inner Chemical/Biological Resistant Garment Inner Gloves Chemical Resistant Tape Chemical Resistant Boots, Steel or Fiberglass Toe and Shank Chemical Resistant Outer Booties Level D. Selected when no respiratory protection and minimal skin protection is required, and the atmosphere contains no known hazard and work functions preclude splashes, immersion, or the potential for unexpected inhalation of, or contact with, hazardous levels of any chemicals. . Escape mask for self - rescue Note: During CBRNE response operations, the incident commander determines the appropriate level of personal protective equipment. As a guide, Levels A, B, and C are applicable for chemical/ biological/ radiological contaminated environments. Personnel entering protective postures must undergo medical monitoring prior to and after entry. All SCBAs should meet standards established by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ( NIOSH) for occupational use by emergency responders when exposed to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) agents in accordance with Special Tests under NIOSH 42 CFR 84.63(c), procedure number RCT- CBRN -STP -0002, dated December 14, 2001. ODP anticipates making compliance with NIOSH SCBA CBRN certification a mandatory requirement for all SCBAs purchased under the FY 2004 State Homeland Security Grant Program. Grant recipients should purchase: 1) protective ensembles for chemical and biological terrorism incidents that are certified as compliant with Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1994, Protective Ensembles for Chemical /Biological Terrorism Incidents; 2) protective ensembles for hazardous materials emergencies that are certified as compliant with NFPA 1991, Standard on Vapor Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies, including the chemical and biological terrorism protection; 3) protective ensembles forsearch and rescue orsearch and recovery operations where there is no exposure to chemical or biological warfare or terrorism agents and where exposure to flame and hear is unlikely or nonexistent that are certified as compliant with NFPA 1951, Standard on Protective Ensemble for USAR Operations; and, 4) protective clothing from blood and body fluid pathogens for persons providing treatment to victims after decontamination that are certified as compliant with IM