3.2.1.4 Air Quality Monitoring Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Air Quality Monitoring SOG?
Establishes a guideline for air monitoring at structure fires, haz mat, and confined space incidents.
Hydrogen Cyanide exposure symptoms are similar to what other type of gas exposure?
CO exposure
What is the best preventive measure for smoke exposure?
SCBA
T/F SCBA is required on all trash receptacle fires.
False (“large trash receptacle)
What two gases must be monitored for at all structure fires?
HCN
CO
What two conditions do not warrants atmospheric monitoring?
Vehicle fires in open atmosphere
Burning odor but no visible smoke
Confined space incidents shall start with air monitoring prior to what?
members enter the confined space
In confined space operations air monitoring readings shall be recorded at what benchmarks?
Before ventilation
After start of ventilation
During rescue operation
What type of gas monitor shall be used for confined space incidents?
Four gas monitor with a pump and pickup tube.
What is the HCN action level for operating in an environment without SCBA?
4.7ppm
4.7ppm HCN represents what NIOSH exposure limit?
Short term exposure limit
The NIOSH short term exposure limit is a _____ minute time weighted average that should not be exceeded during a workday.
15 minute
What is CO action level for operating in an environment without SCBA?
35ppm
Who completes the calibration of the gas monitors?
Engineer
On what day each month should the gas monitor calibration be completed?
15th
