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