1、Lessons Learned Entry: 0901Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 0901a71 Lesson Date: 2000-07-12a71 Submitting Organization: JSCa71 Submitted by: George M. WilliamsSubject: Wearing of Proper Undergarments with Fireproof materials such as Nomex Increases Survival Chances from Burn Injuries Description of Dr
2、iving Event: Two workers in Donaldson, La Plant Explosion Both were wearing NOMEX OVERALLS. One employee was wearing no under garments; burns over most of the body. The second employee was wearing cotton shorts and tee shirt; there were burns only where the undergarments did not cover the body.Lesso
3、n(s) Learned: The second layer of protection prevented burns in the covered area. DuPont has on the label of their manufactured NOMEX garments that only NOMEX or natural fibers silk, wool or cotton be worn as undergarmets with NOMEX outer garmnets. Victims with burns over less than one half of the b
4、ody have a good chance of survival. Short sleeve and short pants undergarments would provide this about 50% protection. Long undergarments would provide even additional protection.Recommendation(s): Wear NOMEX or natural fiber cotton, wool or silk undergarments under NOMEX outer garments. Whenever p
5、ossible (such as low risk from heat stress during cold weather), wear long undergarmets under the NOMEX.Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-N/AMission Directora
6、te(s): a71 Space Operationsa71 Exploration SystemsAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Emergency Preparednessa71 Environmenta71 Fire Protectiona71 Personal Protective EquipmentAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2000-08-28a71 Approval Name: Eric Raynora71 Approval Organization: QSa71 Approval Phone Number: 202-358-4738Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
