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This document specifies minimum requirements for achieving compatibility between the various items of personal protective equipment (PPE) worn by firefighters and who are at risk of exposure to high levels of heat and/or flame while carrying out firefighting activities, including those associated with fighting fires in and around structures (i.e. hot zones). This document includes examples of physical compatibility, thermal compatibility, liquid compatibility, particulate compatibility and ergonomic compatibility. The requirements specified in ISO /TS 20141Personal safety — Personal protective equipment —Guidelines on compatibility testing of PPE are refenced by this Standard and are to be applied to achieve the required compatibility of PPE. The requirements for the use of different items of PPE by firefighters may be different in each firefighting organization and will be determined by an appropriate risk assessment. Therefore, according to the risk assessment, each firefighting organization shall ensure that the compatibility of PPE aligns with the identified risks and hazards. However, additional tests should be implemented if required, to ensure overall compliance with ISO 20141.