900 Safety Flashcards
Supervisors should make reasonable efforts to correct unsafe or unhealthy work conditions in a timely manner, based on the severity of the hazard.
900
The PEOSH inspectors are, by law, permitted to interview members in private, take photographs, conduct tests, and collect environmental samples.
900
Questions of a sensitive nature or to which the member is unsure of how to respond may be referred to the person at the Department who is the subject matter expert on the topic.
900
At the conclusion of the inspection, the PEOSH inspector will hold a closing meeting with the department representative to discuss any alleged safety standard violations and any requirements for abatement.
Any time there is a PEOSH inspection, violation, and/or citation, the Fire Chief shall ensure that notifications are made to the department’s Safety Officer, risk manager, and legal counsel, and that the Department conducts an appropriate internal investigation and adequately addresses all PEOSH findings.
900
The Department will comply with ODOL reporting requirements in the event of a serious illness, injury, or death.
900
The ODOL shall be notified within 48 hours of an employment accident which is fatal to one or more employees or which results in hospitalization of five or more department members, in the manner prescribed by ODOL (40 O.S. § 403).
900
Compliance with all relevant laws or regulations related to communicable diseases, including:
- Adhering to mandates contained in 29 CFR 1910.1030 regarding bloodborne pathogens (40 O.S. § 403; OAC 380:40-1-2).
- Responding to requests and notifications regarding exposures covered under the Ryan White law (42 USC § 300ff-133; 42 USC § 300ff-136).
- Implementing universal precautions (63 O.S. § 1-502.1).
The ECO should also act as the liaison with the Oklahoma Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Division and may request voluntary compliance inspections.
The supervisor on-duty shall investigate every exposure that occurs as soon as possible following the incident.
900
Source testing is the responsibility of the ECO. If the ECO is unavailable to seek timely testing of the source, it is the responsibility of the exposed member’s supervisor to ensure testing is sought.
900
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department that all members shall wear ANSI approved class II high-visibility safety vests in addition to required personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever the emergency scene is located on or near a roadway where members are subject to the hazards of moving traffic, construction vehicles, or disaster recovery equipment.
900
Generally, all body armor should be stored such that it is not subject to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures and is protected from moisture or high humidity.
900
Whenever the truck is exiting or entering the apparatus bay, there shall be a spotter outside the apparatus that is in line of sight of the driver and able to see the overhead door at all times while exiting or entering the rig room.
900
Heat exhaustion - A condition caused by the loss of large amounts of fluid by sweating.
900
A worker suffering from heat exhaustion still sweats but experiences extreme weakness or fatigue, giddiness, nausea, or headache.
900
Heat stress - The aggregate of environmental and physical work factors that constitute the total heat load imposed on the body.
900
Heat stroke - A condition where the body’s temperature regulatory system fails, sweating becomes inadequate and the body’s only effective means of removing excess heat is compromised.
900
After the use of two self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) air bottles (or 30 to 60 minutes of strenuous activity), a firefighter should be evaluated in the rehabilitation area.
900
Rehabilitation should generally be considered for second-alarm fires or greater.
900
Individuals who are under-hydrated or are on the first day back after any gastrointestinal illness are particularly susceptible to early onset of heat illness.
900
Temperatures in excess of 90 degrees have historically produced early onset of heat exhaustion and/or collapse.
900
Rehabilitation efforts should generally be established when ambient air temperature is over 85 degrees and there is a potential for extended operations.
900
It is the responsibility of the IC to make an early determination of situations that may require a rehabilitation group and institute the appropriate rehabilitation efforts accordingly.
900
It is the responsibility of every Company Officer to monitor the condition of all firefighters for signs of heat stress or fatigue.
900
The level of protection may be increased or decreased by a Company Officer or Incident Commander (IC) based on evaluation of the hazard.
90
For all tight-fitting respirators, members shall perform a user seal check each time they put on the respirators, using the procedures in 29 CFR 1910.134, App. B-1 or other department-approved procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer.
900
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) are atmosphere-supplying respirators for which the breathing air source is designed to be carried by the user.
900
Full-face respirators are respirators that fit over the full face to protect the face and eyes from contaminants at the same time they filter air.
900
Cartridge respirators are a type of air-purifying respirator.
900
Cartridge respirators shall not be used if there is a potential for an oxygen-deficient atmosphere or a risk of exposure to the member’s face or eyes.
900
N95 medical masks are a class of disposable respirators that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as suitable for use where fluid resistance is a priority. The masks protect against particulate contaminants that are 0.3 microns or larger and meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for the prevention of tuberculosis exposure.
900
N95 masks should only be used to protect the wearer from particulate contaminants and are not suitable in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere or where an unsafe level of carbon monoxide exists.
900
The Department will provide respiratory protection training:
Periodically but within 12 months of the previous training.
900
Midwest City Fire Department’s SCBA shall meet the standards found in the most current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publication and approved for use by NIOSH.
900
The Midwest City Fire Department shall use only the respirator manufacturer’s NIOSH-approved breathing-gas containers, marked and maintained in accordance with the quality assurance provisions of the NIOSH approval for the SCBA as issued in accordance with the NIOSH respirator certification standard at 42 CFR 84.1 et seq.
900
Compressed breathing air used in SCBA should meet at least the requirements for Grade D breathing air as described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification for Air (G-7.1-12018).
900
Fit tests are used to qualitatively or quantitatively evaluate the fit of a respirator on an individual.
900
Fit tests may only be administered by persons determined to be qualified by the program administrator.
900
Fit testing is to be done only in a negative-pressure mode.
900
The SCBA Committee Chairperson shall be responsible for maintaining records of all fit testing.
900
When the Safety Officer is unavailable, the Fire Chief or authorized designee shall identify a replacement, or the IC can assign duties as needed.
900
Clean kitchen hoods and vents at least monthly.
900
Ensure stairways are in good condition with standard railings provided for every flight having four or more risers.
900
Work rests and tool rests on grinders shall be within 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch respectively to the grinding wheel.
900
Maintain 36 inches of clear access around all electrical control panels.
900
Maintain at least 18 inches of clearance below all sprinkler heads
900
The Shift Commander shall be responsible for maintaining comprehensive records of all ladder testing and certification for the service life of each ladder. Ladders will be tested in accordance with NFPA 1932.
900
When no authoritative standard exists for PPE or a safety device, the use of such equipment shall be subject to inspection and acceptance or rejection by the Assistant Chief in charge of the Division where the equipment will be used.
900
The Chief of Training shall ensure that the member is properly instructed and uses PPE in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
900
Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that all PPE is maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
900
Where there is a risk of injury from hair entanglements in moving parts of machinery, combustibles, or toxic contaminants, members shall confine their hair to eliminate the hazard.
900
Any tinted glasses worn during an operation that requires the use of safety glasses must be Z87 rated and approved by the Safety Coordinator prior to their use.
900
The only acceptable tint on safety eyewear is gray or “smoke”.
900
Each firefighter shall conduct a routine inspection of his/her issued PPE each time the elements are exposed or are suspected of having been exposed to damage or contamination.
900
Advanced inspection of PPE ensembles and elements should be conducted a minimum of every 12 months or whenever routine inspections indicate a problem may exist.
900
After each use, any elements that are soiled shall receive routine cleaning.
900
Should routine cleaning fail to render the elements clean enough to be returned to service, advanced cleaning is required. In addition, elements that have been issued, used and soiled shall undergo advanced cleaning every six months, at a minimum.
900
Decontamination should only be performed at Station 6 and the dedicated decontamination soap must be used.
900
PPE shall not be stored at temperatures below 40 degrees F or above 180 degrees F.
900
All PPE ensembles and elements that are no longer useful for emergency operations but are not contaminated, defective, or damaged shall be retired after ten (10) years per NFPA 1851.
900
Authorized member - A member who is qualified to perform lockout or tagout of machines or equipment, in order to clean, repair, service, set up, or adjust its operations.
90
The Fire Chief or the authorized designee shall have overall responsibility for meeting the requirements of the hazardous energy control program.
900
Where lockout and/or tagout are used for hazardous energy control, the inspector shall provide a review of roles and responsibilities to the authorized members.
900
The Chief of Training shall document the hazardous energy control training provided to members both initially and annually and shall retain those records for one year.
900
The Fire Chief or the authorized designee should develop, implement, and maintain a written chemical hazard communication program that includes, but is not limited to (29 CFR 1910.1200; OAC 380:40-1-2):
900
Members are permitted to transport and store a firearm in the member’s personal vehicle parked on department property, provided the firearm is safely secured inside a locked vehicle or an exterior locked compartment or trunk of a vehicle (21 O.S. § 1289.7; 21 O.S. § 1289.7a).
900
