Section R. 408.17314 - Personal protective equipment for structural firefightingRule 7314.
(1) The protective ensemble requirements in these rules apply to those employees who perform structural firefighting. The protective ensemble requirements do not apply to employees who only control or extinguish incipient stage fires.(2) An employer shall provide a protective ensemble that is in compliance with the requirements of this part without cost to an employee. An employer shall ensure that all fire brigade members wear the protective ensemble when performing structural firefighting.(3) The employer shall ensure that the protective ensemble protects the head, body, and extremities, from hazards that are present or are likely to be present and consists of at least all of the following components: (a) Foot and leg protection.(d) Face, eye, and head protection.(4) When performing interior structural firefighting, the protective ensemble must meet or exceed the requirements of NFPA 1971: "Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting," 1997 edition, as adopted in R 408.17301. Effective January 1, 2025, when performing interior structural firefighting, the protective ensemble must meet or exceed the requirements of NFPA 1971: "Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting," 2013 edition, as adopted in R 408.17301.(5) The protective ensemble must be inspected and cleaned after each use.(6) An employer shall implement procedures for the inspecting and servicing of the protective ensemble according to the manufacturer's recommendations.(7) An employer shall implement a procedure for determining whether the protective ensemble must be repaired or replaced. All repairs must be made in compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.17314
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