WAC 296-305-02007
Hand protection. (1) Fire fighters' gloves shall when worn with
turnout clothing, provide protection to the wrist area. In turnout clothing where wristlet
protection is not provided fire fighters' gloves shall be closed at the top.
(2) Fire departments shall establish written policy and procedure for the care, use,
cleaning, replacement and/or retirement criteria, and maintenance of gloves issued.
(3) Gloves purchased after the effective date of this chapter shall comply with this
section.
(4) Fire fighters' gloves used during structural fire fighting operations including rescue of
victims from fires, and emergency medical operations where sharp or rough surfaces are likely
to be encountered such as victim extrications shall meet the requirements of the 1993 edition of
NFPA, Standard on Gloves for Structural Fire Fighting 1973 or the 1997 edition of NFPA,
Standard on Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting 1971.
(5) Fire fighters gloves are not designed to provide protection to all environments. For
gloves desired to fill the needs of a specific requirement see that specific section of this chapter. It is the intent of this section to provide protection from intrusion throughout the glove body by
certain common chemicals, and from bloodborne pathogens. Fire departments shall consult the
manufacturer's recommendation.
Note:
Fire fighters should have their hands sized for compliance with the sizing chart as specified in NFPA, Standard on Gloves for
Structural Fire Fighting 1973, 1993 edition.