Disaster Response, PPE Flashcards
use of PPE is required by ____________
OSHA
PPE should be reviewed how often?
annually
What are the 4 levels of PPE
A - highest - SCBA fully encapsulated “space suit” double gloves, two-way communication - extremely haz and unks
B - SCBA, chemical resistant suits, dual protection gloves, boot covers - poor ventilation/low ox environmental
C - APR, tyvek suits, dual protection gloves, boots, escape mask - working w/ airborne contaminants, no splash protection
D - chemical resistant coverall, gloves, steel toed boots, safety glasses, hard hat, N95 - low level contaminants
The last item removed when taking of PPE is what?
gloves
What is an APR and the 3 types
air purifying respirators
particulate filters
cartiridges/cannisters w/ sorbents
combo devices
What is a SAR
supplied air respirators
air, never oxygen is supplied to face through a supply line.
pressure demand SARS are the best of the SARs
What is SCBA
self contained breathing apparatus
compressed air, oxygen, or oxygen generating chemical
positive pressure SCBAs are the best for IDLH situations
What is a PAPR
powered air purifying respirators - continuous flow respirators
negative pressure respirators
draws air in based on inhalation negative pressure. not good if the mask begins to leak
chemical protective clothing shall accomplish protect against three items
permeation - chemical dissolves or moves through protective barrier
degradation - loss or change of fabric’s properties
penetration - chemicals move through zippers, seams, or imperfections of barrier
what are staging areas
areas to channel person, provide supplied, etc during an incident
What is the incident commander in charge of
overall command of the incident
public information
liaison
safety
what are the two types of command
single and unified (more than one agency)
What are the four sections of ICS
operations - implement the action plan
planning - develop the action plan, documentation, status, demobilization
logistics - food/medical, communications, transportation
finance
finance - costs
how do you disinfect water in emergencies
for 5 gallons or less - boil vigorously for 3-5 minutes
with household bleach then let sit 30 minutes (clear to cloudy water) 1 qt - 2-4 drops 1 gal 8-16 drops 5 gal 1/2-1 tsp
how to disinfect a well
for unknown well depth - 1 gallon of household bleach, let stand for 30 minutes, pump water off and on to mix, open taps furthers from water system and test residual, if at 50 ppm, let water stand for 24 hours then run under no chlorine odor
what are some areas that an REHS will oversee during a disaster
water supply - provide info on disinfecting, salvaging water
food supply - oversee mass feeding centers, provide guidelines for damaged foods
liquid waste handling
emergency shelters - make sure they are sanitary
emergency shelter requirements
toilets space solid waste health supervision hand wash shower tents
toilets - 1 per 20 people min 30 sq ft per person beds head to toe and 3 feet apart light source 30 gal bin w/ lid for trash per 10 people full time nurse on site 1 hand wash per 15 people 1 shower per 15 people tents - 16ft by 16ft with 6-8 per tent, tents 10 feet apart
the speed and effectiveness with which emergency action can be taken is dependent primarily on the
size of emergency
probable number of victims
prior planning
level of agency responding
prior planning
evacuation and survival of individuals in an emergency or natural disaster is most often dependent on the extent to which
individuals can help themselves
how soon relief can be mustered
how soon a favorable environment can be restored
quality prior planning has taken place
individuals can help themselves
the government organization that usually deals with major disasters is the
American legion
FEMA
red cross
disaster response agency
FEMA
one of the first actions an individual should take upon hearing an order for evacuation of homes and businesses is turn off the
main electric power switch
outside gas valve
property water supply valve
public utility services to the building
public utility services to the building
when temporary shelter is necessary in an emergency the first consideration in shelter selection should be
protection of survivors from health and safety risks
availability of heat, light, and space
the emotional state of the survivors
color of chlorination tablets
protection of survivors from health and safety risks
the minimum amount of water per day that should be provided for a natural disaster victim is
3-5 gallons per person
after flooding and other natural disasters, vaccination is needed for
typhoid
measles
aids
vaccinations not required
not required
the quantity of liquid bleach used to treat 1,000 gallons of bacterially contaminated water for dinking is
1 pint
a satisfactory method for disinfecting water that is not chemically or grossly polluted with bacteria is
chlorination
fluorination
oxygenation
CO2 treatment
chlorination
in emergency situations, when the water is turbid or colored, but not chemically contaminated, the chlorine dose should be
tripled
discontinued
decreased
doubled
doubled
approved emergency response plans at nuclear electric power plant sites must be tested at least every
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
2 years
key components of the HAZWOPER program exclude
safety and health programs
personal protection
training
sanitary requirements
sanitary requirements
HAZWOPER requirements apply to
voluntary cleanup at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites
routine sanitary sewer operators
SQGs
water treatment plant operators
voluntary cleanup at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites
the difference between a disaster and terrorism is best described as
intent
criminal activity
nature of disaster
number impacted
intent
