WAC 296-305-02007
Hand protection. (1) Firefighters'
gloves shall when worn with turnout clothing, provide
protection to the wrist area. In turnout clothing where
wristlet protection is not provided firefighters' 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) Firefighters' gloves used during structural
firefighting 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 Firefighting 1973
or the 1997 edition of NFPA, Standard on Protective Ensemble
for Structural Firefighting 1971.
(5) Firefighters 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:
Firefighters should have their hands sized for compliance with the sizing chart as specified in NFPA, Standard on
Gloves for Structural Firefighting 1973, 1993 edition.