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Consult NFPA 1992 for the right PPE for haz-mat emergencies, and outfit first responders for safety and mobility.

Updated for 2012, NFPA 1992: Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies provides requirements for protection for emergency responders to hazardous materials incidents where liquid or liquid splash threats are present or expected.

This critical Standard specifies:

• Minimum design, performance, certification, and documentation requirements
• Test methods for liquid splash-protective ensembles and liquid splash-protective clothing
• Additional optional criteria for chemical flash fire protection for escape only

Look to the 2012 NFPA 1992 for the latest definitions and technical updates, including changes to the manufacturers' quality assurance programs and revisions impacting the flexural fatigue procedure for footwear. NFPA 1992 is adopted by the Department of Homeland Security.