Level A Suit Testing
Federal Resources offers Universal Pressure Testing for NFPA Level A suits according to ASTM F 1052, Standard Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Ensembles, 29CFR1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) and EN 464, Determination Of Leak-tightness of Gas-tight Suits.
Level A garments should be visually inspected and inflation tested as described in the suits User Manual. Please contact Federal Resources at www.federalresources.com or customer service at 800.892.1099 to have a copy mailed to you.
Federal Resources recommends inspection and pressure testing of Level A ensembles at the following times:
- Upon receipt from supplier
- At least once per year
- After the garment is worn and before the garment is worn again. (Note that contaminated, damaged or altered garments should not be re-used)