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the protective helmet with no warning and no sign of damage to
the protective helmet.
xi. Possibility that heat sensation may be absent: Be aware
your protective helmet will lower your ability to feel heat. Do
not be misled by the absence of heat or discomfort underneath
your protective helmet. Even though you do not feel heat or
discomfort, you can be burned or injured suddenly and without
warning. If you feel heat or some slight discomfort or unusual
sensation under your protective helmet, you may already have
been burned or are about to be burned. Be constantly alert to the
possibility of exposure to heat and other hazards.
xii. Other hazards: Your protective helmet, wet or dry, may not oer
complete protection from electrical shock. It will not protect you
from all physical hazards. Heavy falling objects or impact with
hard surfaces involve forces that can be fatal or severely injure
you. Do not use your protective helmet if it is contaminated, cut,
punctured, worn, cracked, abraded, or altered from its original
conditions.
xiii. The need for complete ensemble: This helmet is eective only
when it is properly worn; provides a proper interface with your
garment, hood, and SCBA; and is part of a complete ensemble.
A complete ensemble includes appropriate elements for your
overall protection and is consistent with your organization /
department’s hazard/risk assessment.
xiv. Proper care and maintenance: This helmet must be properly
inspected, maintained, and cared for by your department,
organization, or employer consistent with these instructions and
applicable federal, state/provincial, and local regulations. It must
be free of soiling, contamination, damage, and any alteration
from its original condition that would compromise its protection.
Damage and contamination of this helmet may warrant its
disposal.
