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NPPTL and Personal Protective Technology Program Update
IOM COPPE MeetingNPPTL In person
Maryann D’AlessandroRoland Berry Ann
NPPTL Via envisionEd Fries, NPPTL SCSSTBill Newcomb, NPPTL PSDDebbie Novak, NPPTL SCSSTRay Roberge, NPPTL TRBRon Shaffer, NPPTL TRBAngie Shepherd, NPPTL TRBJon Szalajda, NPPTL PSD
December 1-2, 2011
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An estimated 20 million workers use PPE on a regular basis to protect themselves from job hazards.
NIOSH PPT Program Vision and Mission
The VISION is to be the leading provider of quality, relevant, and timely PPT research, training, and evaluation.
The MISSION of the PPT program is to prevent work-related injury, illness and death by advancing the state of knowledge and application of personal protective technologies (PPT).
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Conformity Assessment
Maryann D’Alessandro
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Oversee certification of all PPT, including an assessment of certification mechanisms
Progress
May 2011AIHce session
on CA
February 2011Initiate CA framework
development
May 2011 - Oct 2011Open Docket and analyze comments
October 2011 - October 2013Conduct WG activities
and continue stakeholder and public involvement
February 2011Meetings withISEA & NIST
October 2011Establish
working group(WG)
October 2013Publish Final Report on CA Framework
and Processes
August 2012Public Meeting I
May 2013Public Meeting II
February 2013Prepare
Draft Framework
December 2012WG Face-to-Face
Meeting
Dec 2011 - Jan 2012WG Face-to-Face
Meeting
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Conformity Assessment Strategy focused around five central questions
What is the basis for establishing a national framework to address the conformity assessment of non-respiratory PPE? What approach will best balance the private and public sector interests in protecting the health and safety of the American worker?
What implementation mechanisms and authorities must be used, enhanced, or developed to ensure effective national conformity assessment implementation, coordination, and compliance?
What level of conformity assessment is necessary under various circumstances?
Using a cost/benefit approach, what will the marketplace, particularly PPE purchasers and end users, be realistically willing and able to support?
What complementary activities could be undertaken to support the intended objectives (e.g. claims management, product labeling, global interoperability, field failure reporting, web-based communications, etc)?
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Oversee certification of all PPT, including an assessment of certification mechanisms
Impact• This effort will provide a framework for the national
strategy for nonrespiratory PPE conformity assessment
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENTFRAMEWORK
AND PROCESSES
(WORKING GROUP)
PROJECTDEFINITION
AND ORGANIZATION
(WORKING GROUP)
PRODUCTSAND
STANDARDS(SUB-GROUP)
LEVELS OF
RISK(SUB-GROUP)
SURVEILLANCE DATA
(SUB-GROUP)
PRIORITIZATION
(WORKING GROUP)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT(NIOSH/NPPTL CHAIR)
PPT CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT WORKING GROUPPROJECT ORGANIZATION and WORKFLOW
TERMINOLOGY(SUB-GROUP)
COMPLIANCE AND
ENFORCEMENT(SUB-GROUP)
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Oversee certification of all PPT, including an assessment of certification mechanisms
Future Plans
• Conduct two public meetings to discuss PPT conformity assessment
• Develop national PPE Conformity Assessment Framework and Strategy
May 2011AIHce session
on CA
February 2011Initiate CA framework
development
May 2011 - October 2011Open Docket and analyze comments
October 2011 - October 2013Conduct PCAWG activities
and continue stakeholder and public involvement
February 2011Meetings withISEA & NIST
October 2011Establish
working group(PCAWG)
October 2013Publish Final Report on CA Framework
and Strategy
August 2012Public Meeting I
May 2013Public Meeting II
February 2013Prepare
Draft Framework
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Conformity Assessment questions the PPT Program would like the IOM COPPE to
consider
Do the five central questions described in the PPT CA Strategy document provide sufficient context to develop a PPT CA Framework?
Are there additional tasks that should be incorporated in the strategy document?
What additional content should be incorporated in the strategy document?
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
ISO TC94 SC15 Update
William E. Newcomb
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
TC94 SC15 Background
•Established 2001•21 Voting Member Countries•6 Observing Member Countries•First meeting in March 2002•Over 400 meeting days involving over 15 man-years of effort to date
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
TC94 SC15 Background
•Resolutions:• to write the requirements for complete devices with one exception• to write the standards around the needs of the users not around products
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
ISO OutputsStandards
Normative
Technical SpecificationsNon-Normative
Technical ReportsNon-Normative
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
TC94 / SC15 Respiratory Protective
Devices
WG1 General
WG2 Filtration Devices
WG3 Supplied Breathable Gas
Devices
PG1 Terms and Definitions
PG2 Selection, Uses and
Maintenance
PG3 Marking and Information
PG4 Test Methods
PG5 Human Factors
PG6 Classification
PG1 Filtration
PG3 Respirator Systems
PG1 Air Supply Chain
JPG2 Human Interfaces
PG3 Respirator Systems
Anthropometrics
Ergonomics
Physiology
JPG3
JPG3
Standard
TC94 / SC15 Respiratory Protective
Devices
WG1 General
WG2 Filtration Devices
WG3 Supplied Breathable Gas
Devices
PG1 Terms and Definitions
PG2 Selection, Uses and
Maintenance
PG3 Marking and Information
PG4 Test Methods
PG5 Human Factors
PG6 Classification
PG1 Filtration
PG3 Respirator Systems
PG1 Air Supply Chain
JPG2 Human Interfaces
PG3 Respirator Systems
Anthropometrics
Ergonomics
Physiology
JPG3
JPG3
Standard
GuideTechnical Specification
StandardsTechnical Specifications
Technical Report
Responsible for the RPD Standard for APR
Responsible for the atmosphere supplying RPD and the combination atmosphere supplying and APR Standard
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
WG1 PG2 Selection Use and Maintenance
•ISO 16975-1:201x Respiratory protective devices – Selection and use – Part 1
• Cancelled by ISO, but being prepared for a 2nd NWIP
•ISO 16975-2:201x Respiratory protective devices – Guide for Selection and use – Part 2
• Being prepared for a CD
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
WG1 PG4 Test MethodsTimelines
DocumentISO 16900-1 Inward LeakageISO 16900-2 Resistance ← PublishedISO 16900-3 Particle filter effi ciencyISO 16900-4 Gas filter capacityISO 16900-5 Test equipmentISO 16900-6 Mechanical testsISO 16900-7 Practical performanceISO 16900-8 Air flow rateISO 16900-9 Carbon dioxideISO 16900-10 Flame and heatISO 16900-11 Field of visionISO 16900-12 Work of breathingISO 16900-13 Closed circuit gasesISO 16900-14 Leaktightness
2014
Published
2011 2012 2013
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
WG1 PG5 Human FactorsTimelines
DocumentISO TS 16976-1 Metabolic rates ← PublishedISO TS 16976-2 Anthropometrics ← PublishedISO TS 16976-3 Oxygen and carbon dioxideISO TS 16976-4 Physiological limitsISO TS 16976-5 Thermal effectsISO TS 16976-x Ergonomics
2014
Published
2011 2012 2013
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
WG1 PG6 Classification
•ISO TS 16973:201x Respiratory protective devices – Classification
•Ballot as a DTS just closed
2020
PL6
3 3
2 2
1 1
PL5
3 3
2 2 2
1 1 1
PL4 F4
3 180
2 60
1 1 20
PL3 F34 4
3 3
2 2
1 1 1
PL2 F2 SXXXX4
3 3
2 2
1 1 1
PL1 F1 SY4
3 3
2 2
1 1 1
Protection Level (PL)
Filtration 95
10000
Basic System Performance
Minimum Particle Filter
Efficiency [%]
Work rate
Work min vol [l/min] (Peak
flow)[l/min]
Mode of Operation
Filtration PerformanceBreathable Gas
Supply Performance
Maximal 135 (340)
Very heavy 65 (180)
As
sp
ec
ifie
d
Filters are additionally validated and classified by application work rate and are marked “w1”, “w2” “w3”
or "w4" accordingly.Undefined
specific substances
Hydrogen Fluoride
CO
CD
HF
2000
99
Cla
ssGas Filter Type C
lassSpecific Gas Filter Type
ETO
Formal-dehyde
AcidicChlorine Dioxide
MB
Organic Vapours
Hydrogen Cyanide
FM
Ozone
NOX
Nitrous oxides
OZ
HCNAC
Basic
Basic Characteristics
OG
Rest 10 (50)
30Moderate 35 (110)
250Heavy 50 (150)
10Light
20 (70)
4Breathable gas supply
Y = indication for air line devices
Nitrogen Dioxide
Arsine80
Extremely heavy
105 (270)
W4
W3
W2
W1
Chemical symbol
PhosphineMercury
Very, hery heavy
85 (225)
99.99Organic Gases
Methyl Bromide
Carbon Monoxide
HG PH
Ethylene Oxide
Respiratory Interface Class
Mouth only
Mouth and
nose
Face
Body
Head
Note: XXXX equals the amount of breathable gas available for respiration
in Litres based on a specific validation test,
rounded down to 10 litres up to 1000 litres and 100 liters above 1000 litres
Breathable gas volume in XXXX
litres
AH
Supplied Breathable Gas Capacity
OV
BC
ND
T
L
T
L
Type (tight) (loose)
a1
a2
b
c
Barrier lines
Nose only
e
L
T
T
L
T
L
T
L
d
SFTILPL
MAX
1*100*
1
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Note: Each special application may require minimum protection levels (PL n ) and application workrate (W n )
ES MN (t)
FF 4 ES MA (t)
FF 3 MN 3 ES CBRN (t)
FF 2 MA 2 MN 2 PW 2 ES FF (t)
FF 1 CBRN x MA 1 MN 1 AB 1 WE 1 PW 1 ES (t)
Mining Escape
Marine Escape
CBRN Escape
Escape from fire
Structural Firefighting
Underground Mining
Explosive
Lower than atmospheric
Mining Fire Fighting
CBRNHazardous Materials
Higher than atmospheric
WeldingAbrasive Blasting
Underground Mining Non- Explosive
Special Application Performance Requirements
Abrasive Blasting
WEFF Fire Fighting
Special Applications
Marine (Shipboard and
Offshore)MN Mining ABMA
Escape [nominal service life
in "t" minutes]ESPW
Abnormal Pressure Work Environment
Welding
Chemical Biological
Radiological Nuclear
Escape General Filtering or Supplied
Breathable Gas
CBRN
Rescue
Hazardous Materials
Marine Fire Fighting
Note: for CBRN several levels will be defined by PG3
Wildland Firefighting
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
WG3 PG3 RPD Systems
•ISO 17420-1:201x Respiratory protective devices – Performance requirement – Part 1 - Breathable gas devices and combination filtering and breathable gas devices
•New Work Item approved
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
WG2 PG3 RPD Systems
•ISO 17420-2:201x Respiratory protective devices – Performance requirement – Part 2 - Filtration devices
•New Work Item approved
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
WG2 PG3 RPD Systems
•ISO 17420-3:201x Respiratory protective devices - Performance requirement – Part 3 - Thread connection
•DIS approved
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
What is not in ISO 17420-1 & 2
• Requirements for individual components with the exception of specific APR using a standard connector
• Certification requirements
• Quality assurance requirements
• Requirements that are covered by Local or National regulations, e.g. definition of oxygen deficiency, assigned protection factors
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
Timelines
•The International Standards for RPD, ISO 17420-1 & 2, are expected to be published between 2013 and 2015
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ANSI-accredited U.S. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION ISO/TC94/SC15 – Personal safety – Protective clothing and equipment – Respiratory protective devices
NIOSH Plans to Adopt ISO Requirements
• Create a plan to adopt applicable portions of the ISO standards through rulemaking
• Include applicable performance requirements from finalized ISO standards in the technical module updates included on the regulatory agenda
• Build the infrastructure necessary to carry out testing
• Obtain ISO 17025 and ISO Guide 65 laboratory certification
• Explore feasibility and benefit of entering into a MOU with a European Notified Body
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Discussion on challenges and next steps
What are some of the barriers to be overcome in the development of the respiratory protection standard?
How does ANSI envision the selection and use standard to be adopted by the U.S?
How should users be educated on each of the product standards prior to the respiratory protection standard being completed and upon its completion?
How is the transition to the new standard envisioned with the introduction and availability of product meeting the new standards on the market?
In this age of streamlined regulations, what is the necessity and benefit of the approach introduced by the ISO standards?
How are the ISO standards expected to improve worker protection?
How can we train people to understand the complex requirements introduced in the ISO standards?
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Perioperative Laser Safety Recommended Practices
Debra A. Novak, DSN, RNCDC/NIOSH
Mary J. Ogg, MSN, RN, CNORPerioperative Nursing Specialist | Nursing Department Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Denver, CO
Wava Truscott, PhD Director Scientific Affairs and Clinical Education
Kimberly-Clark Health Care Roswell, Georgia
NPPTL Year Month Day Initials BRANCH
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Mon 11/21/2011 10:38 AM
I have a case in about 30 minutes and have staff requesting information regarding laser masks and the TB N95 mask.
Could you tell me what is recommended with laser evaporation of condyloma (HPV)?
The TB (N95) masks are specially fit and tested for air leaks.
The laser masks have higher filtration and are a routine fit.
RN, Clinical Coordinator
Flint, MI
Clinical Example
NPPTL Year Month Day Initials BRANCH
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OR Smoke Plume- - Setting the Stage - -
● Over 500,000 workers are exposed to surgical smoke every year.
● Over 3 decades of studies document that surgical plume contains hazardous substances.
● Smoke plume exposures have been linked to adverse health symptoms and effects.
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Smoke Plume Evidence
• Surgical smoke is made up of 95% water however the remaining 5% contains potentially hazardous inspirable particles.(Wentzell)
• Blood fragments
• Bacteria
• Lung damaging dust
• Intact and viable Human papilloma virus (HPV) and Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have been shown to be present in smoke plume. (Sawchuk, Alp)
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Smoke Plume Evidence
• Without controls, OR baseline concentrations increased from 60,000 to over 1 million particles/ft3 within 5 min of electrocautery during breast reduction. It took 20 min for concentrations to return to baseline. (Brandon & Young)
• Burning 1 gram of tissue releases the same mutagenic contaminants as 3-6 cigarettes.(Tomita, Shaf)
• Small particles less than 1.1 micron constitute 77% of electrocautery particulate matter with a mean size of 0.07 microns. (Kunachak, Bruske-Hohlfeld)
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Are Recommended Practices Being Followed?
In a Sept – Nov 2010 on-line follow-up to a 2007 survey of 1356 AORN members, major findings were:
1. There was a statistically significant increase in the use of wall suction for all surgical procedures.
2. The use of smoke evacuators has not changed significantly since the 2007 survey.
Edwards & Reiman – 2007, 2010
NPPTL Year Month Day Initials BRANCH
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Secondary Control Measures
The AORN survey also showed that:
1.The use of high filtration (laser) masks has increased for nearly all procedures.
2.The use of NIOSH - approved respirators has not changed significantly since the 2007 survey.
Surgical masks Laser (high filtration) masks NIOSH-approved N95 respirators
NPPTL Year Month Day Initials BRANCH
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Most importantly…..
The filtration performance of surgical masks for capturing particles varies widely.
None of 9 surgical masks tested with particles the size of viruses and bacteria provided the minimum level of protection recommended by OSHA.(Lee)
Filtration performance of surgical masks varies widely. (Oberg, Rengasamy)
Surgical and laser masks do not seal to the face and allow airborne contaminants to enter the wearer’s breathing zone.
Surgical masks act as a barrier to direct sprays but they do not reduce exposure from surgical smoke plume as well as respirators.
Evidence: Oberg and Brosseau 2008; Rengasamy, Miller, Eimer and Shaffer 2009
NPPTL Year Month Day Initials BRANCH
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Common Pathogen Particle Sizes and Associated Type of Protective Facemasks
NPPTL Year Month Day Initials BRANCH
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NIOSH Research Efforts
DSHEFS - National Exposures at Work Survey (NEWS) Survey conducted in March 2011 – Data analysis in progress
NPPTL - Filtration Efficiency of Surgical Laser Mask Study- Completed in 2011 - Showed that marketing of laser masks provides a false sense of security
HELD and NPPTL - Residual Air Quality Study- Study to look at residual air quality in an OR in a high plume case. Intent is to submit intramural NORA proposal for 2013 funding
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Questions the PPT Program would like the IOM COPPE to consider
1. How could we best achieve educational outreach to wearers?
2. How could we best achieve collaborative endeavors with laser mask manufacturers to relay accurate marketing information?
3. How can we best partner with healthcare regulatory and accrediting agencies to update surveyors’ knowledge of the issue and recommended practices?
4. For ambulatory surgical settings, outside of the hospital setting, how could we best achieve educational outreach of recommended practices for smoke plume, laser surgery & electrosurgery?
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Research to Consensus Standards Development
NFPA 1999: Standard on Protective Clothing for Emergency Medical
Operations, 2008 Edition
Angie Shepherd
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Research - Background
NFPA 1999, Standard on Protective Clothing for Emergency Medical Operations, 2003 Edition Minimum requirements of protective clothing for emergency patient
care and transportation prior to arrival at hospital or health care facility
17,000 transporting ambulance services
26,000 fire departments
52,000 ambulances
600,000 EMTs
142,000 paramedics
1,009,000 firefighters NFPA’s five year revision cycle resultedin a 2008 Edition of NFPA 1999
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Research – Background, 2003 Edition
Cleaning gloves
Certain criteria mutually exclusive, preventing certification
Single use garments
Physical property criteria don’t distinguish single use/reusable products consistent with field requirements
Eye and face protection
Criteria do not match user needs or address all product types used by EMS providers
Respiratory protection
No current requirements requested by NPPTL
Head protection
No current requirements requested by peer review
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Research - Project Objective
To provide the basis for and recommend appropriate design and performance criteria for “cleaning” gloves, single-use protective garments, eye/face protection devices and head protection devices for emergency medical operations
To recommend appropriate flammability and visibility criteria
To recommend appropriate respiratory protection for CBRN emergency medical operations ensemble
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Dissemination
Presentations NFPA Technical Committee throughout the project
IAFF Redmond Symposium TSWG PPE Conference
NPPTL Stakeholders Meeting
Participation at Trade Shows
Public Proposals and Public Comments within the NFPA revision process
R2P Handout
Featured in NIOSH Science Blog
Project Final Report available
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Project Evaluation
Increase in Number of Certified Products
New designs and technologies
Broader range of products
Additional manufacturers
Greater User Acceptance
Specification and purchase of NFPA 1999 Certified clothing
Use of federal and state grant money
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Measuring Project Success
Results of effort incorporated into NFPA 1999, 2008 Edition
Increased the number of certified products and expanded use of certified products
Results of project have direct impact on related standards development processes – e.g., similar criteria can be applied for isolation gowns
Project approach for affecting standards development can be applied in other projects -e.g., similar approach can be applied for ensembles for Mine Rescue Teams
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Challenges and Next Steps
User understanding and training on hazards
Volume of business for manufacturers
Knowledge of federal and state grant programs (FEMA, DHS, and Federal Fire Act Grant) for NFPA 1999 Certified gear
Comfort and ease of use for products
Economic concerns for departments
NIOSH resources for education and awareness
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Questions the PPT Program would like the IOM COPPE to consider
What role does the PPT Program have in incentivizing manufacturers to meet the standards and informing workers/consumers about the standards?
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IOM COPPE MeetingNovember 10, 2009
Wildland Firefighter Respirator StandardRecent Successes
Roland Berry Ann
Courtesy C. Austin Courtesy C. Austin & SOPFEU
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Research Background
In March 2004, a study was initiated by NIOSH to assess the feasibility of collecting medical and environmental exposure data preseason, in a wildfire setting, and post-season
NIOSH health studies indicate that wildland firefighters experience acute respiratory effects, including respiratory symptoms and decrements in pulmonary function
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Background for Wildland Respirator Standard Development
Sacramento Metro FD firefighter’s personal request for standard
NFPA Standards Council considers hazards and risks
Feb 2007 - 2 letters from NIOSH identify science and supporting considerations Wildland firefighters experience acute respiratory effects,
including respiratory symptoms and decrements in pulmonary function
Intermittent, infrequent, short term exposures
Wide range of facemasks marketed without an appropriate standard
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Wildland Firefighter Exposures
Airborne toxins from smoke particulates and fire gases
carbon dioxide benzene
carbon monoxide aldehydes (e.g. formaldehyde,
nitrogen oxides acrolein)
sulfur dioxide free radicals
respirable particulate matter
Fluctuating concentrations in an outdoor environment ventilation dependent on wind speed and direction
Low concentration exposures under Ideal conditions
Short term high exposures due to changing conditions
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Wildland Firefighter Respiratory Protection
Currently Used Devices Devices not approved by NIOSH
NIOSH-approved filtering facepiece
respirators
No protection
Inadequate or no protection against encountered health risks
Multi-gas and particulate protection needed
Courtesy L. Naeher
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NIOSH Contributions to Standards Successful Development
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NIOSH NPPTL participation on Technical Committee on Respiratory Protection Equipment
Exposure scenarios included science from 2 NIOSH divisions
Tiered approach to use NIOSH approved respirator “platform” as basis for NFPA certified wildland respirator.
Developed requirements for NIOSH approved air purifying respirator (powered and non-powered)
NFPA 1984: Standard on Respirators for Wildland Fire Fighting Operations
Current Edition: 2011 Next Edition: 2016
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Standards Development Success
NFPA issued NFPA 1984 Standard on Respirators for Wildland Fire Fighting Operations, 2011 Edition
NIOSH can certify, under 42 CFR 84, for the NFPA identified performance requirements and protections
NIOSH will issue a Federal Register Notice on test procedures for the NFPA performance requirements and protections
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Challenges and Next StepsUsers/Workers/Consumers
Perception of need Recognize need for protection
Recognize inadequacy of current devices
Employment of other mitigation techniques
Varying fire management strategies
Availability of conforming product Consumer demand for compliant product
Regulatory justification for compliant product
Feasibility of product use in fire scenarios
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Challenges and Next StepsManufacturers
Incentivizing compliant products Removal of inadequate product
New product development
Conformity declaration
Assessment of market demand for protection User perception of need
Other controls for mitigation
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Questions the PPT Program would like the IOM COPPE to consider
What role does the PPT Program have in incentivizing manufacturers to meet the standards and informing workers/consumers about the standards?
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Quality Partnerships Enhance Worker Safety & Health
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