Re: testing of air-supplied suits

[Glenn Roberts <glenn@u1st.com>]

I do know that there are established standards in Europe and are
required to use the CE logo on such protective suits.  The CE logo is
similar to the UL logo on electrical equipment in the states.  UniTech's
(formerly Interestate Nuclear Services) European division has (or is in
the final stages of completing) the CE certification process for such
"bubble" suits.  Feel free to contact me if you have any interest and
I'll put you in touch with someone who can provide more info.

Glenn Roberts
glenn@u1st.com

The "1" in the email address is the number "one" not the lower case
letter "L".

"Minnema, Douglas" wrote:
> 
> RADSAFErs,
> 
> A question for commercial users of air-supplied suits ("bubble suits"):
> 
> In DOE, we currently require testing of air-supplied suits, based on NIOSH
> requirements, using a DOE standard testing program that is accepted by
> NIOSH.  It is my understanding that while NIOSH requires the test, they do
> not have their own standards for it.  Is this requirement applicable to
> commercial operations such as nuclear power plants?  If so, how is it
> satisfied?
> 
> Any information would be helpful, as I am just getting into this issue.
> Please respond to me directly at the e-mail address below, unless you think
> it would be of general interest to all.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Doug Minnema, PhD, CHP
> Radiological Control Program Advisor for Defense Programs
> National Nuclear Security Administration
> (the agency formerly known as Defense Programs :-)
> 
> <Douglas.Minnema@ns.doe.gov>
> 
> what few thoughts i have are truly my own
> 
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