1 Safety Regulations
US MSA Cairns® 1836 5
1 Safety Regulations
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 responsibility 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 instructions. 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; and
NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural and Proximity Fire Fighting (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 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® Visor provide LIMITED protection to the faceshield area
they cover. MSA recommends wearing approved eye protection, such as safety glasses that comply with ANSI/ISEA
Z87.1, and CSA Z94.3 (current editions), in conjunction with the faceshield and NFPA Bourkes.
• To provide maximum protection and reduce the risk of injury, adjust the fire helmet with all components in position to
fit on the head properly and fasten the chinstrap securely.
• Follow the procedures in Section 4.3 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 performance.
• 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.
• Use only fire helmet markings (front identification shields, title tapes, decals, retro reflective trim) and fire helmet
accessories (flashlight brackets, communications headsets) that are supplied and/or approved by MSA.
• Refurbishment of the fire helmet is not permitted. Refurbishment can affect the performance of the helmet and void
compliance with the standards to which it is approved. Refurbished helmets must not be used for firefighting
activities.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
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