What is Federal Supply Class 4240?

FSC 4240 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 4240) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Safety and Rescue Equipment.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 4240?

NSC 4240 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 4240 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Safety and Rescue Equipment.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 4240 in?

FSC 4240 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 42 which contains Firefighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 4240 in?

NSC 4240is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 42 which contains Firefighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials.

What is an Industrial Safety Belt?

An Industrial Safety Belt (BELT,SAFETY,INDUSTRIAL) is an adjustable band of flexible material having means for connecting the ends designed to be worn on the person by workmen such as linemen, firemen, forestry workers and the like, which, when used with a safety strap or life line, affords support and protection against falling. It may or may not come equipped with leg supports or leg loops. Excludes BELT,AIRCRAFT SAFETY.

What is an Industrial Safety Strap?

An Industrial Safety Strap (STRAP,SAFETY,INDUSTRIAL) is a strip of leather or webbing with buckle and two snap hooks designed to be used with a safety belt by workmen, such as linemen, firemen, forestry workers and the like, to afford support and protection against falling.

What is an Industrial Safety Harness?

An Industrial Safety Harness (HARNESS,SAFETY,INDUSTRIAL) is an arrangement of waist band, shoulder straps and hardware such as buckles and RING, DEE. The D-ring is designed to accommodate a life line. It is used for support, protection, raising and/or lowering the wearer working in precarious places such as manholes, tanks, and the like. It may be equipped with a life line and adjustable leg supports.

A Gas Mask (MASK,GAS) is an individual respiratory protective device having a CANISTER, GAS MASK as the air purifying element; designed to protect the wearer against inhalation of gases, fumes and smokes. The facepiece may be connected to the canister by a flexible hose, or it may be designed for attaching directly to the canister. Excludes respiratory protective devices designed to regenerate expired air. Excludes MASK, OXYGEN; MASK, AIR LINE; MASK, CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL and RESPIRATOR, AIR FILTERING.

What is an Air Filtering Respirator Cartridge?

An Air Filtering Respirator Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,RESPIRATOR,AIR FILTERING) is a self-contained unit designed for placement in the holder of a respirator or air line mask. It may consist of a filtering element of fibrous material such as felt, paper, or the like secured between two end plates; or it may be a cylindrical container of light weight construction having flat or slightly rounded ends which may be either perforated or of wire mesh, filled with charcoal or chemicals which absorb contaminants from the air passing through it. See also FILTER, RESPIRATOR, AIR FILTERING.

What is an Industrial Goggles?

An Industrial Goggles (GOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL) is goggles designed for eye protection against industrial hazards, such as impact, dust, splash, fumes, gases, or injurious rays. Excludes GOGGLES, FLYERS'; GOGGLES, SUN and goggles having corrective lenses.

What is a Welder's Helmet?

A Welder's Helmet (HELMET,WELDER'S) is a loose-fitting, single-aperture mask supported on the head by a headgear or headband. It is designed to protect the wearer's eyes, ears, neck, and head during welding operations. It may be furnished without filter glass and cover glass. Excludes FACESHIELD, INDUSTRIAL.

What is an Industrial Spectacles?

An Industrial Spectacles (SPECTACLES,INDUSTRIAL) is spectacles designed for protection against impact and/or light radiation. Does not include spectacles having corrective lenses.

What is a Respirator Outfit?

A Respirator Outfit is an individual protective device designed to provide clean air from an uncontaminated source to personnel in confined spaces where high concentrations of gases or low oxygen content exist. May include facepiece(s), safety harness, blower, hose, hood, vest, air regulating valve, and explosimeter. Excludes RESPIRATOR, PORTABLE; BREATHING APPARATUS, SELF-CONTAINED; and ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UNIT, PERSONNEL, SELF-CONTAINED.

What is an Industrial Goggles Lens?

An Industrial Goggles Lens (LENS,GOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL) is a replacement unit for GOGGLES, INDUSTRIAL.

What is an Air Filtering Respirator?

An Air Filtering Respirator (RESPIRATOR,AIR FILTERING) is an individual respiratory protective device, designed to remove organic vapors, solid particles and/or light concentrations of poisonous gas if with chemical cartridge(s). It may include a hood designed to cover user's head.

What is a Chemical-Biological Mask Canister?

A Chemical-Biological Mask Canister (CANISTER,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL MASK) is an air filtering device designed to be inserted in the facepiece of a MASK, CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL. It is designed to remove from the air passing through it toxic and/or irritating chemical vapors, gases and particulate contaminants (dust, fumes, mists, fogs, and smokes) including biological organisms likely to to be used in warfare. It may filter industrial dusts, fumes, mists, fogs and smoke, but is not designed to remove industrial type gases or vapors. See also CANISTER, GAS MASK.

What is a Tree And Pole Climber's Set?

A Tree And Pole Climber's Set (CLIMBER'S SET,TREE AND POLE) is a pair of L-shaped adjustable length, metallic bars with one long and one short pair of attachable spur points (gaffs). Designed for strapping to the legs to assist in climbing trees and poles.

What is a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus?

A Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (BREATHING APPARATUS,SELF-CONTAINED) is a portable respiratory protective device, which supplies respirable air to the wearer from self-contained air cyclinder(s) without recourse to atmospheric air supply. It may have breathing bags. Excludes items which use chemicals to generate oxygen, and RESPIRATOR OUTFIT.

What is a Chemical-Biological Mask?

A Chemical-Biological Mask (MASK,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL) is an individual respiratory protective device consisting principally of a facepiece or muzzle-piece, and canister or filter elements. It is designed to protect the respiratory system and face of personnel or animals against chemical or biolgical contamination. Excludes MASK, AIR LINE; MASK, GAS; MASK, OXYGEN; MASK, RIOT CONTROL AGENT; and RESPIRATOR, AIR FILTERING.

What is an Industrial Faceshield?

An Industrial Faceshield (FACESHIELD,INDUSTRIAL) is a loose fitting headgear or headband supported visor, worn over the eyes, and covering all or part of the face, forehead, ears and neck. The visor may be tiltable and/or replaceable, and is designed to protect the wearer against impact of relatively light flying particles, injurious light radiation or other specific industrial hazards. Excludes HELMET, WELDER'S.

What is an Industrial Faceshield Visor?

An Industrial Faceshield Visor (VISOR,FACESHIELD,INDUSTRIAL) is a replacement component for FACESHIELD, INDUSTRIAL.

What is an Industrial Safety Lanyard?

An Industrial Safety Lanyard (LANYARD,SAFETY,INDUSTRIAL) is a fiber rope or webbing that can be fitted with one or more snap hooks of predetermined length, with shock absorbing qualities, to be used with BELT,SAFETY,INDUSTRIAL.or HARNESS,SAFETY,INDUSTRIAL. The fiber rope or webbing may be wound on a reel.

What is a Breathing Equipment Facepiece?

A Breathing Equipment Facepiece (FACEPIECE,BREATHING EQUIPMENT) is the portion of a MASK, AIR LINE; MASK, CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL; MASK, GAS; or other breathing equipment mask that partially or completely encloses the user's face.

What is an Escape Ladder?

An Escape Ladder (LADDER,ESCAPE) is a collapsible unit of light metallic material, semi-rigid in an open position provided with large hooks at the top. It is designed to readily attach onto any window sill, and includes stabilizing spacers on every step.

Safety and Rescue Equipment - Canada (CA)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 4240

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 4240

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 42 Firefighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 42 Firefighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Items Managed by Canada (CA) - NCB is 20 or 21

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NSN Format for Safety and Rescue Equipment
Codified by Canada

42	40	21	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 4240 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 42, which encompasses Firefighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials.

NATO Supply Class 4240 specifically focuses on Safety and Rescue Equipment. This class includes a wide range of equipment and devices designed to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in various emergency situations.

Some examples of Safety and Rescue Equipment in this class include:

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): This includes items such as helmets, gloves, protective clothing, and footwear designed to protect individuals from hazards in rescue and emergency situations.

2. Respiratory Protection Equipment: This includes masks, respirators, and breathing apparatus used to protect individuals from inhaling harmful substances or contaminated air.

3. Life-Saving Equipment: This includes devices such as life jackets, life rafts, and lifebuoys used to rescue individuals in water-related emergencies.

4. Rescue Tools and Equipment: This includes tools like cutting devices, hydraulic rescue tools, and lifting equipment used to extricate individuals from vehicles or collapsed structures.

5. Communication and Signaling Equipment: This includes devices such as radios, emergency beacons, and signaling mirrors used to establish communication and alert others in emergency situations.

6. First Aid and Medical Equipment: This includes items like first aid kits, medical supplies, and stretchers used to provide immediate medical assistance in emergency situations.

It is important to note that the specific items included in NATO Supply Class 4240 may vary depending on the specific requirements and standards set by NATO member countries.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 4240

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 4240

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