NFPA 1970 Spotlight Series, Part 1: What is Consolidation – Standard Organization

NFPA 1970 is a combination of product standards related to personal protective equipment for structural and proximity firefighting. This consolidation aims to improve consistency in testing and certification requirements for all the products worn by the fire service when performing structural and proximity firefighting activities.

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Learn from UL Solutions expert Amanda Newsom, as she walks through the recent major changes to firefighting PPE safety standards.

This series is focused on the latest updates to NFPA 1970 standards for firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE). Whether you’re involved in manufacturing, procurement or compliance, this training is designed to provide critical insights into the newest safety requirements.

Key Changes in NFPA 1970: Consolidation of Firefighting PPE Standards

We’ll dive into the major updates brought by the consolidation of multiple structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) standards into one comprehensive document—NFPA 1970. Previously separate standards for garments, helmets, gloves, work apparel, self-contained breathing apparatus, and personal alert safety systems are now unified, streamlining the certification process while maintaining the specific requirements for each product type.

Why watch?

Support compliance: Learn what firefighting PPE will need to include to meet the latest safety standards.

Enhance safety: Discover how to improve the longevity and functionality of protective gear through advanced technologies.

Hear from experts: Get guidance directly from PPE and safety standard experts.

This video can empower you with the knowledge to ensure your firefighting PPE complies with the most recent standards, protecting both your team and your reputation.

Speaker

Amanda Newsom is the Principal Engineer for Personal Protective Equipment at UL Solutions. She has worked within the engineering team throughout her entire career; testing and certifying personal protective equipment for first responders, industrial workers and medical workers. She represents UL Solutions on a number of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), ASTM International, and International Standards Organization (ISO) technical committees where she provides input throughout the standard development process. She has a bachelor’s of science degree in Textile Engineering from North Carolina State University and is recognized as a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at UL Solutions.