6.9 PPE

Question 1

Proximity Suit

Answer 1

Two-piece Kevlar garment that is aluminized on the outside to reflect heat
Used to allow a person to rescue aircraft personnel from a crash on deck

Question 2

Self Contained Breating Apparatus (SCBA) Components

Answer 2

Pressure Reducer
Second-Stage Regulator
Air Cylinder Assembly
Harness Assembly
Regulator Assembly
Facepiece
Quick Charge Assembly

Question 3

SCBA E-Z Regulator

Answer 3

Reduces pressure so you can breathe
Components:
Alarm
Low-pressure hose
Second-stage regulator

Question 4

SCBA Air Cylinder & Valve

Answer 4

30 or 45 min bottles both charged to 4,500 PSI
Components:
Air Cylinder
Valve
Pressure Indicator
Cylinder hang
Plate

Question 5

Air Purifying Respirators

Answer 5

Used in a CBR-N environment
Provides 24 hours of continuous face, respiratory and eye protection from radioactive particles and chemical or biological agents

Question 6

Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD)

Answer 6

10 min of O2; Smoke protection only

Question 7

EEBD Allowances

Answer 7

Ship’s Complement - 150%
Embarked Personnel- 100%
Berthing spaces - 100%
Engineering spaces- 200%