Dangers, Warnings, And Cautions - MSA Cairns 1010 Manuel D'utilisation

1

Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions

Failure to comply with the following warnings and cautions can result in injury, disease, illness, or
death.
WARNING!
Firefighting is an extremely dangerous activity. All personnel who have or will have the responsi-

bility for using or maintaining this fire helmet must follow the instructions in this manual carefully.
This fire helmet will perform as designed only if it is used and maintained according to the instruc-
tions. Otherwise, the fire helmet could fail to perform as designed, and personnel who rely on it for
their safety can sustain serious personal injury or death.
This fire helmet does NOT provide protection from all burns, injuries, diseases, conditions, or

hazards. Do not perform firefighting activities without the proper training and equipment.
Use extreme caution for all operations.

Use MSA Cairns® Fire Helmets within the guidelines of NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department

Occupational Safety and Health Program (current edition); CFR Title 29, Part 1910, Subpart I,
Personal Protective Equipment; NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural and
Proximity Fire Fighting (current edition); and NFPA 1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for
Technical Rescue Incidents (current edition), as applicable.
MSA Cairns Fire Helmets are compliant with NFPA and/or OSHA standards according to the

configuration chosen (see the fire helmet label).
This fire helmet provides LIMITED protection to the head when worn during structural, proximity,

or rescue firefighting activities, as designated. Avoid exposure to flashovers, collapses, falls, and
other conditions that may exceed the protective capacity of the fire helmet.
If this fire helmet is exposed to heat, you may be BURNED with NO warning and NO sign of

damage to the fire helmet.
Use adequate eye protection. Removal of compliant eye protection voids the fire helmet's NFPA

certification.
The goggles, faceshield, NFPA Bourkes, and/or Defender

the faceshield area they cover. MSA recommends wearing approved eye protection, such as
safety glasses that comply with ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015, and CSA Z94.3, in conjunction with the
faceshield and NFPA Bourkes.
Traditional non-compliant Bourke lenses are for cosmetic purposes only and do not provide eye

or face protection. Traditional non-compliant Bourke lenses are not certified to ANSI or NFPA stan-
dards.
To provide maximum protection and reduce the risk of injury, adjust the fire helmet with all compo-

nents in position to fit on the head properly and fasten the chinstrap securely.
The moisture barrier fabric used in ear cover L945 and aluminized proximity shroud 10041994 has

not been evaluated for all chemicals that can be encountered during fire fighting operations and
information that the effects of chemical exposure on the moisture barrier are to be evaluated per
the inspection procedures in
Follow the procedures in Section 5.3 "Routine Inspection" to inspect the fire helmet after EACH

use. Replace any part of the fire helmet that shows signs of wear or damage.
Use only components and accessories that are included with the original fire helmet or approved

by MSA. Using unauthorized components or accessories can adversely affect fire helmet perfor-
mance.
Do not alter, paint, or attach any item that is not recommended by MSA to the fire helmet.

Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the fire helmet.

NFPA 1851.
MSA Cairns Fire Helmets
®
Visor provide LIMITED protection to
US
5