26-04 Personal Protective Equipment Specialized Cleaning

Question 1

When shall specilaized cleaning be performed?

Answer 1

any time PPE is contaminated w/ biohazardous or hazardous material

Question 2

What are examples of bio/ hazardous materials? (5)

Answer 2

1. body fluids
2. chemicals
3. fuel
4. hazardous compounds
5. any substances capable of creating harm/ damaging the garment

Question 3

What items can be sent for specialized cleaning? (2)

Answer 3

1. buker gear ensemble set

2. ensemble elements (helmet liners, balaclavas, FF gloves)

Question 4

When are repairs required?

Answer 4

anytime an ensemble or element becomes damaged/ defective

Question 5

What is CBRNE?

Answer 5

Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive

Question 6

When is PPE retired from service after exposure to hazmat?

Answer 6

has been contaminated with confirmed CBRNE agent

Question 7

When shall biohazrdous material be removed?

Answer 7

removed on scene after confirmed exposure

Question 8

Where shall biohazardous gear be placed and securely closed?

Answer 8

into biohazardous bags

Question 9

Where shall biohazardous bag be placed?

Answer 9

into clear plastic bag

Question 10

What shall be included on red contamination tag?

Answer 10

1. name
2. shift
3. station
4. specify what suspected contaminates are

Question 11

How is double bagged and labelled gear transported? (2)

Answer 11

1. staff returns gear back to station

2. at station, gear is placed into black bags provided by manufacturer for shipping

Question 12

What items of ensemble elements can be sent for specialized cleaning? (3)

Answer 12

1. FF gloves
2. calaclavas/ hood elements
3. FF boots if cannot be cleaned 1st with mild detergent at station

Question 13

What is to be filled out when requesting repair of bunker gear ensemble?

Answer 13

Special Cleaning and Repair Work Order form

Question 14

What should be sent for repair?

Answer 14

entire ensemble as a unit even if only element requires repair

Question 15

Whom should be notified of necessary repairs by whom? (2)

Answer 15

1. Supply and Equipment Officers at A&M

2. FF or Captain

Question 16

Who arranges for pick-up of ensemble in need of repair?

Answer 16

Supply and Equipment Officer

Question 17

What are ensemble in need of repair placed into for pick-up?

Answer 17

black duffel bag supplied by manufacturer

Question 18

Are ensembles or elements washed prior to sending them for repair?

Answer 18

No

Question 19

Where are ensemble repairs logged?

Answer 19

PPE Management Software

Question 20

What elements are to be replaced if cannot be repaired? (6)

Answer 20

1. gloves
2. balaclavas
3. suspenders
4. safety glasses
5. helmets and helmet elements
6. FF boots

Question 21

Who can perform repairs to ensembles?

Answer 21

original manufacturer or Independence Service Provider (ISP)

Question 22

What is procedure in regards to repairs? (4)

Answer 22

1. SEO will contact manufacturer or ISP
2. vendor will pick up gear at station
3. vendor will complete and return garments to station after repairs
4. A&M will log cleaning/ repair in PPE record keeping software