An employer may comply with either the standard accepted in the guideline or the standard in the Regulation. WorkSafeBC has determined that for structural firefighting NFPA 1971: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, 2007 Edition is an acceptable alternate standard to the 1992 edition of NFPA 1972 referenced in section 31.13(2) of the Regulation.Īccepting an alternate standard does not make that standard mandatory. Section 4.4(2)(a) authorizes WorkSafeBC to accept other standards as alternative standards. Section 31.13(2) of the Regulation requires that safety headgear for firefighters meet NFPA 1972, Structural Firefighting: Structural Fire Fighters Helmets, 1992 Edition. The purpose of this guideline is to specify an acceptable alternate standard for structural firefighters' safety headgear. (a) a publication, code or standard of the Board or another agency, the person may, as an alternative, comply with another publication, code or standard acceptable to the Board, or

(2) When this Regulation requires a person to comply with Section 4.4(2)(a) of the Regulation states: Safety headgear must meet the requirements of NFPA 1972, Helmets for Structural Firefighting: Structural Fire Fighters Helmets, 1992 Edition.

Section 31.13(2) of the OHS Regulation (' Regulation') states: G31.13(2) Safety headgear – Alternate standard G31.10 Personal protective clothing and equipment G31.37 Ground ladders – Alternate standards Guidelines Part 31 - Personal protective clothing and equipment

G31.32 Vehicle Exhaust in Firehalls AERIAL DEVICES AND GROUND LADDERS G31.29 Enclosed crew cabs – Alternate standards G31.26 Maintenance and inspection of self-contained breathing apparatus TRANSPORTATION G31.18(2) Personal alert safety system – Alternate standard RESPIRATORS G31.17(3) Fall protection – Alternate standards G31.16 Firefighter gloves – Alternate standard G31.14 Protective coats, pants, and hoods – Alternate standard PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT Forestry Operations and Similar Activities

Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment Noise, Vibration, Radiation and Temperature Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

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