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102.06 Respiratory Protction Program (week 4) Flashcards

1
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Which NFPA standard is: Standard for fire service respiratory protection training

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NFPA 1404

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Which NFPA standard is: standard on Respiratory protection equipment for tactical and technical operations?

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NFPA1986

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Which NFPA standard is: Standard on breathing air quality for emergency services respiratory protection?

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NFPA 1989

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Florida statute 633.502 - 633.566:

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Florida firefighters occupational safety and health act

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Florida administrative code 69A-62

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Firefighter employment standards

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OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134

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Respiratory protection standard

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General industry standards, osha 29 CFR 1910.134, Florida statues, and Florida administrative codes require that…..

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That the Respiratory protection program shall be established whenever respirators are required to be used in an occupational setting

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This program is a guideline to prevent employee ___________ to __________ _____________ and ___________ __________ atmospheres which are potentially harmful to employee health

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Overexposure
Atmospheric contaminants
Oxygen deficient

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9
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It is the policy of WPBFD that all personnel expected to respond and function in a ___________ __________ shall be equipped with SCBA and trained in its proper use and care

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Toxic atmosphere

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Employees responsibility with respirators

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  1. Wear assigned respirator when and where required and in the manner in which they were trained
  2. Care for and maintain their respirators as instructed, and store them in a clean and sanitary location
  3. Inform supervisor if the respirator no longer fits well and request a new one
  4. Inform supervisor or the program administrator of any respiratory hazards that are not adequately addressed in the workplace and of any other concerns regarding the program
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11
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The WPBFD has designated who as the program administrator?

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Chief of training

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The program administrator does what?

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Administers and oversees the respiratory program including evaluating its effectiveness.

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13
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Atmosphere supplying respirators operated in a positive pressure mode shall be used by all personnel working in areas where:

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  • atmosphere is IDLH
  • atmosphere is suspected of being IDLH
  • atmosphere may rapidly become IDLH
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What shall be considered IDLH? And what proves it otherwise?

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Interior structural fires, hazmat response hot zones and confined space entries

Unless air monitoring proves otherwise

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WBPFD shall provide the following respirators for employee use in IDLH atmospheres:

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  1. HEPA mask
  2. Full face piece negative pressure air-purifying respirator (APR)
  3. Full face piece positive pressure air purifying respirator (PAPR)
  4. Full face piece positive pressure SCBA
  5. A combination full face piece pressure demand/positive pressure supplied air respirator (SAR) with auxiliary self contained air supply for emergency escape.
  6. Full face piece positive pressure self contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) is used for underwater atmospheres
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16
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Who certifies APRs, PAPRs, SCBA, and SARs for atmospheres?

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NIOSH

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17
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APRs are used for..

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Atmospheres with sufficient oxygen and known contaminant

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18
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PAPRs are used for..

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Atmospheres with sufficient oxygen and known contaminant

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19
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SCBA are used….

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In hazardous atmospheres such as during firefighting and hazardous materials responses

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20
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Combination full face piece pressure demand/positive pressure supplied air respirators with auxiliary self contained air supply are used for

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Emergency escape (confined space rescue)

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21
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Using a respirator may cause __________ _________ on firefighters that vary with the type of work in which the respirator is used and the ___________ _________ of the employee

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Physiological burdens
Medical status

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22
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Each employee must undergo a ____________ _____________ to determine the employee’s ability to use the respirator

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Medical evaluation

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23
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Medical evaluations shall be administered to all…..

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All uniformed employees of WPBFD

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24
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All employees wearing respirators must be fit tested with the same _______, _________, ________, and ________ of the respirator that they will be expected to use

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Make, model, style, and size

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Who will oversee the fit testing of fire department employees?

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The Respiratory Protection Program Administrator

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26
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Fit tests will be conducted on all employees who use respirators following the _______ _______ _______ and ___ ______ _________ thereafter, or when?

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Initial medical evaluation
At least annually thereafter
Or whenever the employer observes or receives a report of changes in the employee’s physical condition that could affect respirator fit, or employee states the fit of respirator is unacceptable.

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27
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Factors that may affect mask fit are:

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Significant weight change of + or - 10lbs
Significant facial scarring in the area of the face piece seal
Significant dental changes
Reconstructive or cosmetic facial surgery
Any other conditions that would interfere with mask fit

28
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Fit tests will be administered using an what?

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OSHA accepted qualitative or quantitative test in the negative pressure mode administered by trained personnel.

29
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The _________ used will be stated on the fit test _______ for each employee

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Protocol
Record

30
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Respirators shall not be used in a….

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In a manner for which is not certified by NIOSH or by its manufacturer

31
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All employees shall conduct what each time they wear their respirator?

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User seal checks

32
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Employees shall use either the _________ or _________ ________ check as specified by the manufacturer

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Positive or negative pressure

33
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Employees cannot wear tight fitting respirators if they have any of the following conditions:

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Facial scars
Beards or other facial hair
Missing dentures that prevents them from achieving a good seal

34
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Employees are not permitted to wear what that may interfere with the face piece to face seal?

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Headphones, jewelry, glasses, or any other articles that may affect seal

35
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Personnel shall ensure that respirators are cleaned and disinfected using the procedures recommended by who?

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The respirator manufacturer

36
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Respirators shall be cleaned and disinfected at the following intervals:

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  1. respirators for common use such as SCBA, cleaned and disinfected after each use
  2. Respirators for common use in fit testing and training shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use
  3. Respirator face pieces assigned to personnel (personal face pieces) shall be cleaned and disinfected by the user of face piece.
37
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The face piece shall be placed where? And stored in what manner?

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Placed in a clean, dry container or bad
Stored in a manner which prevents deformation of the face seal, other damage or contamination

38
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Where are replacement respirator face pieces stored?

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Logistics

39
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What involves maintenance to respirator?

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Thorough visual inspection for cleanliness and defects

40
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No components will be replaced or repairs made beyond those recommended by the

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Manufacturer

41
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Repairs to regulators or alarms of atmosphere supplying respirators will be performed by who?

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The manufacturer or a person certified by the manufacturer and coordinated by Logistics

42
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Air cylinders shall be maintained how?

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In a fully charged state and shall be recharged when the pressure falls to 90% of the manufacturer’s recommended pressure level.

43
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Recommended pressure level of the scba 45 min

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5500

44
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Recommended pressure of the SABA escape bottle

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3000 psi

45
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Recommended pressure of the SCBA 60 min bottle?

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6500 psi

46
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Recommended pressure level of the SCUBA bottles:

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3000 psi

47
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Inspect and test in service respirators ________ and document the following info in Target solutions:

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Daily

Date the inspection was performed,
Name of the person who made the inspection
The findings
Serial number/unit number or other means of identifying the inspected respirator

48
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The department shall ensure that respirators that fail an inspection or are otherwise found to be defective are…..

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Removed from service, appropriately tagged, and repaired or adjusted in accordance following procedures

49
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Repairs or adjustments to respirators are to be made only by…

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Persons appropriately trained to perform such operations and shall use only the respirator manufacturer’s NIOSH approved parts for the respirator

50
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SCBA repairs including but not limited to reducing and admission valves, regulators and alarms shall be adjusted or repaired only by….

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Manufacturer or technician trained by the manufacturer or vendor supplying the equipment

51
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Breathing air in the SCBA cylinder shall meet the requirements of the….

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Compressed gas association

52
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Minimum air quality in SCBA

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Quality Grade D

53
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The purity of the air from the department’s air compressor shall be checked _____________ by a ______________ _____________

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Quarterly
By a competent laboratory

54
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__________ __________ shall not be used in open circuit SCBAs

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Compressed oxygen

55
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Standards for breathing air and hazards associated include:

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  • oxygen content of 19.5-23.5%
  • hydrocarbons (condensed) content of 5 milligrams per cubic meter of air or less
  • carbon monoxide content of 10 ppm or less
  • carbon dioxide content of 1,000 ppm or less
  • lack of a noticeable odor
56
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Cylinders are tested and maintained as prescribed in the…..

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Shipping container specification regulations of the department of transportation

57
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Test requirements of _____ ________ for ______ or _______ cylinders

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5 years
Steel or aluminum

58
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The moisture content in the cylinder does not exceed a ______ _______ of ________ degrees F. At ___ _____________ __________

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Dew point
-50 degrees
At 1 atmosphere pressure.

59
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Training of respirators must be…..

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Comprehensive, understandable, and occurs annually and more often if necessary

60
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The department shall ensure that each firefighter can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:

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  1. Why respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of respirator
  2. Limitations and capabilities of respirator
  3. How to use respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations where respirator malfunctions
  4. Step by step procedures for donning and doffing to meet current timed requirements
  5. What procedures are for maintenance and storage of respirator
  6. How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent effective use of respirator
  7. General requirements of this program
61
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Retraining shall be administered annually or when the following situations occur:

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  1. Changes in the workplace or the type of respirator making previous training obsolete
  2. Inadequacies in the firefighter’s knowledge or uses of the respirator indicate the firefighter has not retained the requisite understanding or skills
  3. Any other situations arise in which retraining appears necessary to ensure safe respirator use.
62
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Each year the _________ _____________ shall initiate a review of the procedures contained in this program

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Program administrator

63
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All employees who wear, service, or supervise employees wearing respirators shall periodically be asked to provide info on:

A
  1. Step by step procedures for donning and doffing to need the current timed standard/requirements
  2. Adequacy of respirators being used
  3. Accidents, incidents in which the respirator failed to provide adequate protection
  4. Adequacy of training and maintenance on respirator use.
64
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The ___________ __________ shall recommend changes in the program and its implementation

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Program administrator

65
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The department is required to keep the following records to assure compliance with this written program:

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  1. Medical evaluation records
  2. Fit testing records (1 year)
  3. Employee training (career plus 5)

West Palm Beach Fire Department (65 decks)

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