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 a Dial Indicating Pressure Gage?

A Dial Indicating Pressure Gage (GAGE,PRESSURE,DIAL INDICATING) is an instrument designed to measure air, gas, fluid, and vapor pressure by means of an internal pressure sensitive element (bellows, bourdon tube, transducer/transmitter and the like) which transmits energy, by direct linkage, to the indicating pointer of a scale or a digital display, calibrated in units of pressure.It may include a temperature equivalent scale.For items that do not have an internal pressure sensitive element see INDICATOR, PRESSURE.

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 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.

What is a Gas-Particulate Filter?

A Gas-Particulate Filter (FILTER,GAS-PARTICULATE) is an item consisting of mechanical and chemical filters designed to eliminate from the contaminated air passing through it, biological organisms, radioactive particles, and toxic and/or irritating chemical gases and vapors likely to be used in warfare. It is designed for specific use with FILTER UNIT, GAS-PARTICULATE. It may be supplied with a FRAME,MOUNTING,GAS-PARTICULATE. It may or may not have a regulator.

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 an Air Line Mask?

An Air Line Mask (MASK,AIR LINE) is an individual respiratory protective device consisting of a facepiece flexible breathing tube, air regulating valve, and a quick release hose coupling. The device may also include an air filter for removing foreign particles and odors from the air supply line, an adjustable waist belt, and an air hose with fittings for connecting the device to a supply of compressed air. A bracket is usually provided for attaching the regulating valve to the belt. This device is designed to supply fresh air to the wearer while in dust laden and contaminated areas. Excludes oxygen breathing apparatus. Excludes MASK, GAS; MASK, OXYGEN and RESPIRATOR, AIR FILTERING.

What is a Gas-Particulate Filter Unit?

A Gas-Particulate Filter Unit (FILTER UNIT,GAS-PARTICULATE) is a unit consisting of a power driven fan or blower, gas and particulate filter(s), or gas-particulate filter assembly. It is used for removing biological, chemical, and radiological contaminants from air supplied to buildings, shelters, trailer vans, and the like, or to individual hose connected face masks and/or headpieces.

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 Air Filtering Mask?

An Air Filtering Mask (MASK,AIR FILTERING) is a disposable preformed shape of a filtering material for covering the nose and mouth to prevent the inhalation of nonvolatile aerosols. A nonreplaceable headband is attached directly to the preformed shape to retain it firmly against the face. Excludes RESPIRATOR, AIR FILTERING.

What is an Air Breathing Air Duct Hose Assembly?

An Air Breathing Air Duct Hose Assembly (HOSE ASSEMBLY,AIR DUCT,AIR BREATHING) is a length of HOSE, AIR DUCT, AIR BREATHING which may have end couplings on one or both end/or incorporates a communication cable. It is designed for use in breathing oxygen system, air line masks, gas masks, and the like. Excludes items which include the branch or fork hoses; assemblies made up of the oxygen breathing hose, communication cable, wiring for face mask heater, and vent and pressure ducts for the anti-Gsuit and HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC.

What is a Mountain Climbing-Rescue Harness?

A Mountain Climbing-Rescue Harness (HARNESS,MOUNTAIN CLIMBING-RESCUE) is an arrangement of adjustable straps and hardware such as buckles, D-CRINGS, AND THE LIKE. It is designed to aid mountain and/or rescue. It may be equipped with a sling for raising and/or lowering and may have provision for the attachment of various mountaineering equipment and tools.

What is an Air Breathing Hose Assembly?

An Air Breathing Hose Assembly (HOSE ASSEMBLY,AIR BREATHING) is a length of HOSE, AIR BREATHING with couplings on one or both ends and/or a communication cable. Excludes items which include a branch hose or fork hoses; wiring for face mask heater; vent and pressure ducts for an anti-G-suit; HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC.

What is a Personnel Securing Safety Device?

A Personnel Securing Safety Device (SAFETY DEVICE,PERSONNEL SECURING) is a device consisting of cables, lanyards, mounting hardware, mounting support, and the like designed to anchor personnel to a vertical structure such as a ladder, building, missile launch tube, or the like. It provides stability and security. Excludes SAFETY EQUIPMENT, LADDER CLIMBING.

What is a Breathing Apparatus Storage And Transport Case?

A Breathing Apparatus Storage And Transport Case (CASE,STORAGE AND TRANSPORT,BREATHING APPARATUS) is a case that is designed to store the breathing apparatus for safety and rescue equipment. It is used to transport the apparatus by personnel who use it, but is not intended for shipping.

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 Hearing Protector?

A Hearing Protector (PROTECTOR,HEARING) is an item consisting of two earcups, each of which are filled with sound attenuating material. It is designed to completely cover the wearer's ears and protect them from high intensity sound. It may include a headband or it may be designed for mounting onto headware, such as a helmet. For items containing EARPHONES, see HEADSET, ELECTRICAL and HEADSET-MICROPHONE. For items designed to be inserted into the ear, see PLUG, EAR.

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 a Portable Vehicle Arresting Barrier?

A Portable Vehicle Arresting Barrier (BARRIER,VEHICLE ARRESTING,PORTABLE) is a lightweight, portable, easily-placed and recoverable entrapment device for wheeled vehicles. Once installed and activated, it will be capable of stopping a wheeled vehicle in a controlled manner, minimizing permanent or serious injuries to personnel and damage to the vehicle.

What is a Guided Type Fall Arrester Assembly?

A Guided Type Fall Arrester Assembly (FALL ARRESTER ASSEMBLY,GUIDED TYPE) is an item consisting of a fall arrester and a life line (rope or cable). The fall arrester freely slides along the life line. In the event of user's fall, the fall arrester automatically stops on the life line.

What is a Chemical-Biological Mask Facepiece Assembly?

A Chemical-Biological Mask Facepiece Assembly (FACEPIECE ASSEMBLY,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL MASK) is a collection of items assembled on a facepiece made primarily of silicone rubber with an inturned sealing surface that provides facial and respiratory protection from chemical-biological agents, toxins, or radio-active particles. Used in conjunction with a facepiece and breathing equipment, but provides only the chemical and biological protection, as the facepiece, breathing equipment provides the air line equipment for breathing capability. Subassembly of MASK, CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL.

What is a Demand Breathing Gas Pressure Regulator?

A Demand Breathing Gas Pressure Regulator (REGULATOR,BREATHING GAS PRESSURE,DEMAND) is a regulator designed to deliver breathing gas automatically such as air, oxygen, mixture, and the like, when the user inhales. It is intended for use with breathing apparatus for dive and/or rescue. Excludes REGULATOR (1),OXYGEN,DEMAND.

What is a Retractable Type Fall Arrester?

A Retractable Type Fall Arrester (FALL ARRESTER,RETRACTABLE TYPE) is a device which consists of a reel on which a life line automatically winds and unwinds thanks to a braking mechanism. In the event of user's fall, the device braking mechanism automatically stops the life line. It is usually equipped with one or more fasteners such as SNAP HOOK; SWIVEL(as modified); and the like. It may have an ENERGY ABSORBER. Excludes FALL ARRESTER ASSEMBLY, GUIDED TYPE.

Safety and Rescue Equipment - United Kingdom (UK)

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 United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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NSN Format for Safety and Rescue Equipment
Codified by United Kingdom

42	40	99	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

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