Intro To Respiratory Protective Equipment Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four different types of respiratory protective equipment we use in the LFB?
(Two are on our pump ladder)
A
SDBA
EDBA
Respirators
Powered respirator protective suits
2
Q
Respiratory hazards can be divided into what two categories?
A
Acute- immediate risk of injury
Chronic- long term risk to health
3
Q
What three factors will affect a persons consumption of oxygen rate?
A
Physical exertion
Physical fitness
Stress
4
Q
The human body has 4 ways in which it can dissipate excess heat, what are they?
A
Radiation- heat flows from a hotter body to a cooler one
Convection- cooling by air currents
Vaporisation- blood in lungs cooled by cool air
Evaporation- sweat evaporates
5
Q
What 3 conditions can Heat stress cause?
A
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
