Test standards
The following are among the many standards to which UL tests personal protective equipment. UL certifies PPE to the most current editions of these standards:
| Standard | Title |
ANSI/NFPA 1971 - Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting - Structural Garments | |
ANSI/NFPA 1971 - Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting - Proximity Garments, Footwear, Gloves, and Helmets | |
ANSI/NFPA 1971 - Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting - Structural Footwear | |
ANSI/NFPA 1971 - Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting - Structural Gloves | |
ANSI/NFPA 1971 - Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting - Structural Helmets | |
ANSI/NFPA 1983 - Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services | |
ANSI/NFPA 1951 - Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents | |
ANSI/NFPA 1977 - Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting | |
ANSI/NFPA 1975 - Station/Work Uniforms for Fire and Emergency Services | |
ANSI/NFPA 2112 - Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire | |
ANSI/NFPA 1999 - Protective Clothing for Emergency Medical Operations | |
ANSI/NFPA 1851-2007 - Selection, Care and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural and Proximity Fire Fighting | |
ANSI/NFPA 1991 - Vapor-Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies | |
ANSI/NFPA 1992 - Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies | |
ANSI/NFPA 1994 - Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRN Terrorism Incidents | |
ANSI/ASSE Z87.1 - Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices | |
CAN/CSA Z94.3 - Eye and Face Protectors Certified for Canada | |
ASTM F1818 - Foot Protection for Chain Saw Users | |
ASTM F1897 - Leg Protection for Chain Saw Users | |
ASTM F1506 - Protective Clothing for Electrical Workers | |
ANSI/ASSE Z359.1 - Occupational Fall Restraints & Suspension Devices | |
ASTM F1891 - Protective Rainwear for Electrical Workers | |
CAN/CSA Z259 - Occupational Fall Restraints & Suspension Devices Certified for Canada | |
CAN/BNQ 1925-450 - Leg Protection for Chain Saw Users Certified for Canada | |
CAN/CSA Z195 - Protective Footwear Certified for Canada | |
CAN/CGSB 155.22 - Protective Clothing & Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting Certified for Canada | |
CAN/CGSB 155.1 - Fire Fighters' Protective Clothing Certified for Canada | |
ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 - Occupational Head Protection | |
ASTM F2413 - Protective Footwear | |
ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 - Emergency Eyewash & Shower Equipment | |
CAN/CGSB 155.20 - Workwear for Protection Against Hydrocarbon Flash Fire Certified for Canada | |
ANSI/ISEA 107 - High-visibility Safety Apparel | |
ASTM F-887 - Personal Climbing Equipment | |
USDA Forest Service Specification 5100-606A, "Shelter, Fire, M-2002." - Fire Shelters, Wildland Fire Fighting |
