26-11 Asbestos

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the provided information?

a. Emergency response procedures for fire scenes
b. Guidelines for dealing with asbestos in construction projects
c. Proper precautions when handling asbestos during emergency operations
d. Training evolutions in acquired structures

Answer 1

C

Question 2

When should firefighters assume that asbestos may be present in a building?

a. Only when the building was constructed prior to 1980
b. Only when the building was constructed prior to 1992
c. Only when the building has asbestos siding
d. When working in buildings constructed prior to 1992

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What exemptions do firefighters have related to asbestos according to Ontario Regulation 278/05 during emergency operations?

a. Exemptions apply to all fire department activities
b. Exemptions apply to training evolutions in acquired structures
c. Exemptions apply from the arrival at the emergency scene until completion of origin and cause investigation activities
d. No exemptions are provided for firefighters

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What precaution should firefighters take during emergency operations when there is a potential for exposure to asbestos?

a. Use compressed air breathing masks
b. Wear positive pressure SCBA during firefighting and overhaul
c. Rely on standard-issue cloth masks
d. Conduct on-site asbestos sampling

Answer 4

B

Question 5

What is the recommended method for cleaning equipment after emergency operations involving asbestos?

a. Use a high-pressure water hose
b. Gently rinse off the equipment with low-pressure water or clean with a damp cloth
c. Brush off debris and leave equipment as is
d. Discard all equipment used in the asbestos area

Answer 5

B

Question 6

What should be done with cloths used for cleaning equipment that may contain asbestos?

a. Dispose of them in regular waste bins
b. Identify them and leave them on the scene in the care of the property owner
c. Keep them for future use
d. Send them for laboratory testing

Answer 6

B

Question 7

What action should personnel take upon returning to the fire station after asbestos exposure during emergency operations?

a. No specific action is necessary
b. Shower and handle soiled PPE in accordance with SOG 26-04
c. Dispose of all equipment used at the scene
d. Report to the Division Chief immediately

Answer 7

B

Question 8

What form should be filled out upon completing emergency operations involving asbestos?

a. Incident Report
b. Equipment Inventory Form
c. Workplace Injury and Illness Report
d. Fire Investigation Report

Answer 8

C