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September 22, 2022Because heat may damage and shrink protective garments, NFPA requires that gear be dried using a no-heat method. Also, a dryer’s mechanical action can degrade PPE and bunker gear, so the commercial-grade dryer must use a drying cabinet instead.
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- How long do pillows take to dry naturally? It takes a pillow approximately one hour to be dried in a dryer, and potentially several hours of leaving the pillow to air dry. Regardless of the drying method your pillow requires, you must ensure it is completely dry before using it again. Leaving your pillow damp encourages the growth of mold and bacteria.
- How long can you leave a hot tub empty? Usually, 10 to 14 days. It will not freeze overnight. Leave the cover securely fastened in the event of a power outage and keep the cabinet door shut. Additionally, you could put a light bulb or space heater in the cabinet around the mechanicals to buy a few more days.
- How long is firefighter bunker gear good for? NFPA 1851, the standard that establishes requirements for the selection, care, and maintenance of structural firefighting protective clothing and equipment, dictates gear that is 10 years past its manufacture date should be retired.
- "How often should bunker gear be cleaned?" The answer is pretty simple. Turnout gear should be washed after every exposure to fire or smoke and should go through advanced cleaning and inspection every six months by a verified ISP per NFPA 1851 guidelines.
- Do batiks shrink? Do batik fabrics shrink? Yes, batik fabrics can shrink because they are made from natural fibers. To avoid this, you should prewash your batik fabric before using it.
- Do you need to be trained to clean up blood? Although there is no certification required to become a biohazard cleaner, OSHA requires any employee that has the potential of being exposed to bloodborne pathogens to complete training in bloodborne pathogens personal protective equipment (PPE).
