Personal Protective Equipment 2017

Question 1

What does SCBA consist of?

Answer 1

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
face piece connected to hose and regulator to air source (compressed air/oxygen or oxygen-generating chemical)

Question 2

When is SCBA recommended?

Answer 2

in atmospheres that are immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)

Question 3

What is the avg usage time of SCBA?

Answer 3

30 mins
limited to air supply/usage

Question 4

What is a SAR?

Answer 4

Supply Air Respirators
supply air, never oxygen
not for use in IDLH environments

Question 5

Describe air-purifying respirators

Answer 5

Consist of face piece and air-purifying device
remove airborne contaminants
not for IDLH, oxygen deficient, unventilated, confined, and unidentified contaminant atmospheres

Question 6

What are the different types of air-purifying respirators?

Answer 6

particulate filters, cartridges, canisters which contain sorbents for gas, vapors, or a combination of both

Question 7

Describe Level A PPE

Answer 7

offers highest level of protection for both respiratory and dermal
used when handling extremely hazardous chemicals, in unventilated areas, or working with unknown substances
ex SCBA with “Space Suit”

Question 8

Describe Level B PPE

Answer 8

Offers highest level of protection for both respiratory and dermal
used when working in unventilated area or low O2 environment with little to no splash hazards
ex: pressure demand SCBAs

Question 9

Describe Level C PPE

Answer 9

Lower level of respiratory and dermal protection
used when working in known airborne contaminants
offers no chemical or splash hazards
ex: air purifying respirators with chemical resistant clothing - asbestos

Question 10

Describe Level D PPE

Answer 10

offers little to no respiratory or low dermal protection
used when working in known low level contaminants
offers no chemical or splash hazards
ex: chemical resistant clothing, glasses, respirator, hard hat