Fisher Scientific Gas-Tight Fully-Encapsulated Suit (Level A ) Inspection and Testing Services

Industry standards recommend annual visual inspection and pressure testing be performed after initial receipt from supplier; after being worn; or before being worn again.

Catalog No. FMTALVLASER

Description

• All suits should be tested according to:
  • ASTM F 1052 Standard Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Ensembles
  • 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
  • EN 464 Determination of Leak Tightness of Gas-tight Suits.
• Fisher Scientific service technicians are trained and certified by leading manufacturers to perform all required testing to ensure that gas-tight fully encapsulated suits successfully meet these stringent standards.
• This level of testing helps protect employees from serious injury or even death.
• Fisher Scientific service technicians strictly adhere to testing parameters to help ensure that these suits meet not only manufacturer specifications, but regulatory recommendations:
  • Assign a unique ID number and collect requisite data (brand, purchase date, material)
  • Visually inspect for tears, seam integrity, or degradation
  • Perform a physical inspection of fittings, visors, zippers, and valves
  • Conduct pressure testing using the pass/fail parameter, no repairs
  • Record testing results and communicate findings to the customer

Specifications

• Product Type: Safety Equipment and Instrument Services
• dimFederalRegulation: OSHA 29 CFR