Pacific Helmets F15, Информация пользователя

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v.
Hazard/risk assessment already conducted:
Your
department, organization, or employer has conducted a risk/
hazard assessment and determined that this helmet provides
an acceptable level of protection for the particular emergency
operations consistent with applicable federal, state/provincial,
and local regulations.
vi. Your helmet is properly adjusted: Your helmet must fit or be
adjusted to the size of your head. Where applicable, it also should
be positioned to not interfere with your Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA) full face piece.
vii.
All components of your helmet are in place and properly
worn: Your helmet must be complete and you must wear
your helmet properly. Where applicable, this includes the full
deployment of your neck protector and the proper attachment
and adjustment of your chinstrap for securing the helmet on your
head.
viii. Limitations of protection: You have been trained and
understand that not all helmets provide heat and/or flame
resistance or protection from all hazards, and you have been
trained and understand how to select and properly use the
appropriate helmet to meet the expected exposure.
ix. Risks of heat stress: It is possible that wearing your protective
helmet together with other ensemble elements may increase
your risk of heat stress, which may cause heart attack, stroke,
dehydration, or other health-related conditions. At the first sign
of heat stress, immediately seek medical help.
x. Risks of burn injury: Your protective helmet will not protect you
from all burns and injuries. If your protective helmet is exposed to
radiant, convective, or conductive heat, or comes in contact with
a hot environment or hot object, you may be burned underneath