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SEL Number: 01EM-03-GLME
Title: Gloves, Emergency Medical, Examination, NFPA 1999


Last Updated: 6/20/2013 9:04:58 AM

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Description: Emergency medical examination gloves (certified as compliant with NFPA 1999).

ImportantFeatures: NFPA 1999-compliant gloves are standard medical examination gloves that have met the specific design and performance criteria established by this standard. Many standard medical examination gloves fail to meet the more rigorous barrier and physical strength criteria established in NFPA 1999. Most gloves are constructed from natural rubber or nitrile rubber, although some additional polymers are available. These gloves are designed to provide intimate fit on the hand and allow fine dexterity and a high degree of tactility.

Operating Considerations: NFPA 1999 gloves should be used in all emergency medical operations unless response conditions dictate the use of cleaning gloves, work gloves, or other gloves with additional protection. NFPA 1999 gloves should be selected that afford the highest degree of tactility while still affording adequate protection. Some wearers may be subject to natural rubber latex allergies and should use synthetic gloves instead. Use considerations are provided in OSHA Title 29 CFR Sections 1910.132 and 1910.1030; NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program; and NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program.

Training Requirements: Core Training: OSHA 1910.132.
Initial Training: Minimal (<1 day)
Sustainment Training: Minimal (<1 day)


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MSSL:
  • Responder Safety: Infectious Diseases
  • HazMat: Response Team
  • Maritime
  • Preventive Rad/Nuc Detection
  • Medical Point of Dispensing
  • Mortuary Operations
  • Mass Care / Shelter
  • REL: Full Canadian Recommended Equipment List
  • REL: LOS-1, Multi-Agency Intervention
  • REL: LOS-2, Scout/Reconnaissance Mission
  • REL: LOS-3, Suspicious Powder Response
  • REL: LOS-4, Evac and Perimeter Control
  • REL: LOS-5, Emergency Washdown