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NFPA 1851
Advanced Inspection - Structural Helmets
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A helmet must be clean to be properly inspected?
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If you detect bubbling or soft spots on a helmet's shell, it should be retired:
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Yes
No
Faceshields and/or goggles should be inspected for:
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Cracks
Scratches
Charring
Distortion
All of above
If a helmet's faceshield is cracked, the helmet must be removed from service until the faceshield is replaced. The faceshield cannot be repaired.
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All helmet hardware and adjustments should be checked for proper functionality?
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If any of the safety labels, cleaning instructions, or manufacturer's identification labels are loose, you should:
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Peel the label the rest of the way off and reattach it with fabric adhesive.
Squirt a small amount of fabric adhesive into the loose area and hold in place for 60 seconds.
Remove the label and keep it on file.
Contact the manufacturer.
What type of damage would you look for when inspecting the inside of a helmet?
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Torn straps
Torn leather pad
Breaks in the helmets suspension system
All of above
When inspecting the helmet's headband, you should look for:
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Unsightly sweat stains that could cause stiffness and irritability
Tears, breaks in the plastic connectors, or broken or loose adjustment ratchet
Abnormal oval shaped band
All of above
If the reflective trim on your helmet is damaged or underperforming, you should:
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Retire the helmet.
Designate the helmet for repair.
Wear it, but use extreme caution.
Only wear it in daylight conditions.
When inspecting the chin strap you should:
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Make sure the buckle can be engaged with a single gloved hand.
Look for damage to the strap and make sure the buckle and adjustments work properly.
Look only for cuts that are longer than half the width of the chin strap.