AS 2375-1980

1 - AS 2375-1980 GUIDE TO THE SELECTION, CARE AND USE OF CLOTHING FOR PROTECTION AGAINST HEAT AND FIRE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
6 - 1.1 SCOPE.
6 - 1.2 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS.
6 - SECTION 2. CLOTHING DESIGN AND CLOTHING ASSEMBLIES
6 - 2.1 DESIGN.
6 - 2.1.1 General.
6 - 2.1.2 Respirable Air.
6 - 2.1.3 Weight and Fit.
7 - 2.1.4 Footwear.
7 - 2.2 CLOTHING ASSEMBLIES.
7 - 2.2.1 Fusible Materials.
7 - 2.2.2 Permeable and Absorbent Materials.
7 - 2.2.3 Asbestos Materials.
8 - SECTION 3. OPERATORS
8 - 3.1 STATE OF HEALTH.
8 - 3.2 TRAINING.
8 - SECTION 4. SAFETY PROVISIONS
8 - 4.1 OPERATIONAL GROUPS.
8 - 4.2 COOLING BY WETTING.
9 - SECTION 5. INSPECTION, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
9 - 5.1 INSPECTION.
9 - 5.2 STORAGE.
9 - 5.3 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING.
9 - 5.3.1 Instructions.
9 - 5.3.2 Cleaning of Garments.
9 - 5.3.3 Boots.
9 - 5.3.4 Reflective Garments.
10 - SECTION 6. USED AND RECONDITIONED GARMENTS
10 - 6.1 USED GARMENTS.
10 - 6.2 RECONDITIONING OF GARMENTS.
10 - SECTION 7. ELECTRICITY
10 - 7.1 STATIC ELECTRICITY.
10 - 7.2 ELECTRIC SHOCK.
10 - SECTION 8. RECORDS
10 - 8.1 MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS.
10 - 8.2 INFORMATION TO BE RECORDED.

Provides requirements and elementary precautions related to the selection, care and use of clothing for protection against heat and fire and gives guidance on safety factors to be considered in abnormal situations. Discusses clothing design and clothing assemblies and includes a classification of intense heat hazards with suggestions for appropriate protection.

This standard sets out requirements and elementary precautions relating to the selection, use and care of clothing for protection against heat and fire. It is aimed at people without any scientific background and is intended for use as a 'Check List' by those responsible for checking safety requirements and recommendations.This standard also includes recommendations that are valid for all clothing, according to type or kind, for protection against heat and fire.