GO 102.02 Protective Clothing Flashcards
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How often should you inspect your gear? (3)
- After each use and cleaned if dirty/contaminated
- Twice a year
- More often if subjected to heavy use
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Who is responsible for cleaning your gear?
You
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Where can you clean your gear?
At the station
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How often is the company officer required to inspect all garments?
Monthly basis
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Can your company officer require you to clean your gear?
Yes, whenever they feel necessary
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When will the shift commander inspect your gear?
During annual inspections
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Which bleach is acceptable to use when cleaning turnouts?
Oxygenated bleaches
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Can you dry clean your turnouts?
no, this may damage moisture barriers or reflective trim.
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Can you use soap cleansers on your turnouts?
no, this may contribute to the flammability of the material.
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should you use hot water to clean your turnouts?
No hot water may cause shrinkage
Water should not be above what temperature when washing turnouts?
140 degrees
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Should you put your turnouts in a dryer?
no. this may damage moisture barriers
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What should you do if your turnouts become contaminated with any bio hazard?
Place garments in bio bag until cleaning. using universal precautions.
Protective clothing should be washed at least every?
6 months
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Should you wash your turnouts separately from other garments?
Yes
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How should you wash your turnouts?
all turnouts should have liners removed and the shell shall be turned inside out
What should be done with the hooks and dees of the shell?
What should then be done with the shell prior to washing?
- Hooks and dees should be fastened
- Shell should be turned inside out or placed in large laundry bag
How much oxygenated bleach should be used when washing turnouts?
Liquid detergent?
- 1/2 cup (4 oz)
- 1 cup (8 oz)
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How should you dry your turnouts?
all gear should be hung in a shaded area
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Should you hang your turnouts in the sun to dry?
No
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Can you pre-treat spots prior to washing your gear?
Yes
What can be used to pre-treat on turnouts?
Liquid detergents
What is the process of cleaning heavily soiled turnouts? (5)
- Rinse area with soap/water asap after contamination
- Squirt liquid detergent or pre-cleaner directly onto stain (3-4 squirts)
- Use soft bristle brush and gently scrub for 1 1/2 minutes
- Reapply liquid detergent or pre-cleaner
- Wash as normally would according to G.O.
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How do you clean hydrocarbon contaminants from your turnout gear? (7)
- Separate liner and shell
- While onscene wash as much off with water and apply microblaze and let sit for 1 hour
- If turnouts placed in bag, remove asap when returning to station and reapply microblaze
- Wash shells/liners separate in oxygenated cleanser twice
- Wash once in turnout cleanser
- May take several washings
- Air dry in the shade
