General Orders 105.10 MSA APR Truck

Question 1

What is the definition of DFR?

Answer 1

Dust filtering respirator

Question 2

What is the definition of MSA?

Answer 2

Mine safety appliances

Question 3

What is the MSA adapter kit designed for?

Answer 3

The MSA Ultravue facepiece

Question 4

What are APR’s designed for?

Answer 4

For use in atmospheres below the IDLH. APR’s are not for use in oxygen deficient atmospheres, or atmospheres containing aerosolized materials above the IDLH

Question 5

It is the policy of the Glendale fire department to use what in all firefighting activities, hazardous materials incidents, and any other contaminated atmosphere?

Answer 5

SCBA, however in the event of a long-term operations, APR’s may be utilized to protect against dust or missed that are below the IDLH

Question 6

All operations personnel shall be proficient in the use of the MSA APR adapter truck kit in the event of a long term occurring hazardous atmosphere involving specific chemical vapors, what is the time limit for this kit?

Answer 6

Eight hours