OP 2005 All Hazard Breathing Air Management

Question 1

What is an IDLH

Answer 1

An atmosphere immediately dangerous to health and life. Could cause irreversible adverse health effects. Impair the ability to escape.

Question 2

What does ROAM stand for?

Answer 2

The Rule of Air Management

1. know how much air upon entry.
2. Be able to exit hazardous atmosphere prior to SCBA low-air alarm sounding.

Question 3

Terms for report SCBA air status.

Answer 3

“Operational” - above low-air.
“Low-Air” - working w/ low-air alarm on.
“Off Air” not operating on air.