Current through October 31, 2024
Section 127.605 - Emergency outfits(a) There must be an emergency outfit for each person whose duties include fighting fires, but there must be at least two emergency outfits. Each emergency outfit must include-(1) One explosion-proof flashlight;(2) Boots and gloves of rubber or other electrically nonconducting material;(3) A rigid helmet that protects the head against impact;(4) Water resistant clothing that also protects the body against fire; and(5) U.S. Bureau of Mines approved self-contained breathing apparatus.(b) Emergency outfits under paragraph (a) of this section must be in locations that are readily accessible and marked for easy recognition.