ADDENDUM 2/APR Flashcards
1
Q
three components…
A
- facepiec
- facepiec adaptor
- CBRN canister
- air tight seal of face piece is crucial to the effectiveness of the respirator
- LOWER LEVEL OF PROTECTION IN COMPARISON TO SCBA RESPIRATOR
2
Q
Filtered Air Respirators shall NOT be used when..
A
- air hazard NOT IDENTIFIED
- air hazard concentrations cannot be measured
- air is oxygen deficient (less than 19.5%)
- air is oxygen enriched (above 23.5%)
- air hazard is CO
- AIR HAZARD is explosive/flammable
- NOT used in fires
- NOT used in CONFINED SPACES
EVEN with proper filter element, protection offered by apr depends upon many factors such as:
- quality of face piece FIT
- elapsed time since filtration element was placed in service
- level of physical activity (increased respirations)
- humidity-high relative humidity shortens the service life of organic vapor canister
3
Q
Who makes decision to use APR’S..
A
IC in consultation with HAZ MAT GROUP SUPERVISOR
-NO member shall don respirator without specific instructions from IC
4
Q
ANTICIPATED USE OF APR..
A
- Asbestos
- confirmed or suspected biological
- radiological incidents
- decon operations of long duration
5
Q
inspections..
A
before each use
every 30 days , first day of each month
- examinE the canister for EXPIRATION DATE
- replacement of filter cartridges and adaptors , forward 23-BS-2 TO MSU
6
Q
DONNING procedure..
A
- assemble cannister to adaptor and adaptor to face piece, then don facepiece
- peRFORM NEGATIVE PRESSURE LEAK CHECK: close off inlet side of canister by placing the palm of one hand over inlet located on front of canister and inhale slowly, holding breath momentarily, LEAKAGE SHOULD NOT BE DETECTED AND FACEPIECE SHOLD BE DRAWN SLIGHTLY TO FTHE FACE
7
Q
CANISTER with BUTYL OVER SHALL BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE, FOR TRAINING ONLY, LABEL “FOR TRAINING USE ONLY”
A
CANNISTER HAS 7 YEAR SHELF LIFE WHEN STORED IN VACCUM SEALED PACKAGE…DO NOT OPEN UNTIL READY TO USE
-expiration date is labeled on vacuum container and canister
