202.05B Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Flashcards
Member shall achieve a non-leaking face-to-skin with the SCBA mask. ________ shall be accountable for compliance with this requirement.
Individual member
SCBS’s shall be used by personnel operating where?
In contaminated atmosphere
In an atmosphere which may suddenly be contaminated
In an atmosphere which is oxygen deficient
An atmosphere which may become oxygen deficient
When shall each member check the condition of the SCBA?
Beginning of each shift
After each use
Any other time it may be necessary to render the equipment in a ready state of condition
If the SCBA is found to be functioning improperly, it ________, _______, ________, and ________.
Taken out of service
Red tagged
Reported
Replaced immediately
Replacement SCBA’s shall be obtained from who?
Resource management or on-duty engineer after normal working hours
The use of SCBA’s means what?
That all personnel shall have facepiece in place, breathing air
When should an SCBA be worn?
Above and below ground
Area which is not but may become contaminated by products of combustion or other hazardous substance
In routine fire situations, the decision to remove SCBA shall be made by whom?
Company officers, with the approval of sector officers
Where shall facial hair not be allowed?
Points where facepiece is designed to steal with the face
And evaluation of all members of the operations division in the use of an SCBA shall be conducted when?
Quarterly and annually
Each member of the operations division shall be accountable for how many SCBA’s?
One
Each member is expected to undergo what annually if they are expected to respond and function in areas of atmospheric contamination?
Physical exam
Who shall assign s specific SCBA to each member?
Company officer
The intent of the SCBA policy is to avoid what?
Respiratory contact with products of combustion
Super heated gases
Toxic products
Others hazardous contaminants
If there’s any doubt about respiratory safety SCBA use shall be maintained until the atmosphere is established to be safe by testing. Who shall be responsible for this determination?
Safety sector
