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Combustion Byproducts Exposure Reduction Flashcards

1
Q

Our combustion reduction procedures are consistent with what practices?

A

Industry best practices

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2
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What are the 2 main goals of exposure reduction procedures?

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  1. Help minimize exposure to cancer causing substances
  2. Help keep members safe
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What 2 things are we attempting limiting to exposure?

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  1. Personal
  2. Equipment
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4
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Exposure reduction is an element of what PF&R program?

A

Health and Wellness

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5
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What OGs and GOs are part of the Cancer Reduction program? (5)

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GO 21 Laundry. Att#1 Extractor use

GO 21 Laundry. Att#2 PBI Hood cleaning

OG 2.11 Exposure control. Att#3 Contaminated clothing/turnouts

OG 4.2 protective clothing

OG 6.4 Hazardous materials

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6
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What is the actual physical goal objective of exposure reduction?

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Remove toxic materials presented in SMOKE and SOOT

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What are the 3 routes of exposure to smoke and soot?

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  1. Respiratory (lungs)
  2. Dermal absorption (skin)
  3. Ingestion (stomach)
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8
Q

What percent of of FF line of duty deaths are attributed to occupational cancer?

A

70%

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9
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What organization attributes FF LOD deaths to cancer?

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IAFF

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10
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PF&R is implementing a cancer reduction strategy with recommendations from what 3 organizations?

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NIOSH
IAFF
NFPA

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11
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The elements of exposure reduction and when used as best practices have a direct correlation on what 2 things regarding FFs?

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  1. Decreasing cancer risk
  2. Increasing FF health/wellness
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On what level in the organization is the purpose of these procedures? Management or operations?

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Operations level

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13
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Our HazMat team uses what 3 terms regarding decon?

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  1. Emergency
  2. Gross
  3. Technical
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Are the terms we use for fire, non HazMat events decon different?

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Yes

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15
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What does PER stand for in fire decon?

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Preliminary Exposure Reduction

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16
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Where, when do we do Preliminary Exposure Reduction?

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On scene, prior to leaving scene

when exposed to any smoke, fire debris or any products of combustion

17
Q

What tools/equipment is used for Preliminary Exposure Reduction?

A

Water
Soap SR-71
Brush

Use towels to dry the helmet liner

18
Q

What is Routine Cleaning?

A
  1. Clean with station based extractor
  2. Inspect condition
19
Q

When do we do Routine cleaning?

A
  1. When exposed to smoke or combustion products after EACH fire
  2. Turnouts appear dirty
20
Q

An Extractor is a machine that carefully controls what 4 things when cleaning?

A
  1. Water temperature
  2. Spin speed
  3. Length cycle
  4. Soap/Sanitizer amounts and time
21
Q

What is Advanced cleaning of turnouts? How often?

A
  1. Cleaning & inspection performed by independent service provider off site.
  2. Annually
22
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What is Specialized cleaning of turnouts?

A

For cleaning turnouts EXTRA contaminated. Performed by ISP off site

23
Q

What are examples for contaminated turnouts requiring Specialized Cleaning?

A
  1. Flammable liquids (gasoline)
  2. Hydrocarbons (fuels)
  3. HazMat (chemicals)
  4. Asbestos
  5. Bio-hazards (blood)
24
Q

Is SR-71 soap high or low ph?
What does the soap do?

A
  1. Low ph
  2. Breaks down hydrocarbons
25
Q

Is SR-71 soap NFPA approved?

26
Q

During Specialized cleaning will the turnouts also be inspected?

A

This cleaning may NOT include an inspection

27
Q

What are the 8 PF&R POLICY requirements we are expected to adhere to regarding exposure reduction?

A
  1. Wear SCBA in hazard area
  2. Wear SCBA during overhaul
  3. PER on scene
  4. Don’t carry dirty turnouts in passenger area
  5. Shower within hour
  6. Use B sets when necessary
  7. Avoid vehicle exhaust on ALL calls
  8. Turnouts and GLOVES not worn in living quarters or offices of ANY staff facilities
28
Q

What 2 items do we carry on apparatus for Pre-Response prep?

A
  1. Clear garbage bags on apparatus
  2. Towels on apparatus (hand drying helmet liners)
29
Q

What are initial on-scene procedures for apparatus contamination prevention from smoke? (4)

A

Stage uphill/upwind
Close windows
Shut off AC/heat
Turn off rig if not integral to scene

30
Q

How big is the “hazard zone” established on all working fires?

31
Q

Can the hazard zone be adjusted?

A

Yes, to accommodate the smoke area or other special considerations

32
Q

When possible, what crews should be released first to reduce exposure to toxins?

A

First arriving

First in, First out. haha

33
Q

Should you be on SCBA air during Preliminary Exposure Reduction?

A

YES if possible. Stay on air from initial attack through overhaul, exiting structure through PER

34
Q

What are the wet wipes used for in Rehab?

A

Wipe soot from face, throat, neck, jaw, underarms

AND wipe down SCBA

35
Q

In addition to turnouts, what 3 items clean items do we need after a fire?

A

PBI Hood
Clean Gloves

Wash the cloth parts of helmet with Dawn soap

36
Q

What is the shower procedure?

A

Shower with cool first, then warm water and soap

Within the hour!

37
Q

What kind of soap should you NOT use to clean the cloth helmet parts?

A

NO Laundry Detergent

38
Q

How do you track the cleaning of turnouts after a fire?

A

Do a Work/Supply request each time they are extracted

39
Q

When do turnouts need to be double-bagged and sent to Logistics?

A
  1. Contaminated by petroleum products,
  2. asbestos smoke,
  3. toxic chemicals
  4. Impregnated by substance

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