OC spray Flashcards
1
Q
What is the max range on OC spray?
A
Maximum range of 3.5 metres
2
Q
What is the shelf life of OC spray?
A
5 years
3
Q
Is the OC spray oil or water based?
A
Water based
4
Q
How much Oleoresin Capsicum is in the OC spray?
A
20%
5
Q
What are some factors that we should be considered when deciding to use OC spray?
A
- Size disparity or difference between officer and subject/s
- Special skills of officer and subject/s
- Age disparity or difference between officer and subject/s
- Sex of officer and subject
- Multiple subjects or subjects in the vicinity
- Multiple police in the vicinity
6
Q
What should be considered before using OC spray indoors?
A
- Air conditions
- Room size
- Exits
7
Q
What should be considered before using OC spray outdoors?
A
- Wind
- Rain
8
Q
When should police avoid using OC spray?
A
- Potential for an individual to fall
from a height - Operating machinery/vehicle
- Near any traffic
9
Q
What is the “Tactical Movement” with OC spray? (Hint: SMA)
A
Spray
Move
Assess
Laterally to either the left or right.
10
Q
What are the most effective target areas with OC spray?
A
Eyes, nose & mouth
11
Q
What are the “Seven Steps of Defensive Spray Decontamination”?
A
- Control
- Instructions
- Removal
- Reassurance
- Decontaminate
- Medical
- Observe
12
Q
What are some extraordinary effect of OC Spray?
A
- Deteriorating consciousness
- Rapid breathing rate
- Shallow, restrained, or difficult breathing .
- Audible wheezing or noisy breathing
- Blue discolouration of lips and tongue (cyanosis)
- Chest or neck pain
- Profuse sweating
- Vomiting or sever dry retching.
