PPE pros and cons Flashcards

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SCBA pros

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works in O2 deficient environment
portable
provides face and eye protection

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SAR pros

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works O2 deficient environment
near unlimited air
escape route

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3
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PAPR pros

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Light weight
low maintenance
no fit testing required

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4
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APR pros

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light weight
easier to move with then SCBA
easy maintenance

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5
Q

Liquid splash protective clothing pros

A

lightweight
economical
chemical splash protection

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6
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Vapor- protective clothing pros

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full body chemical protection
protection from vapours
protects from splash

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7
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high temp clothing pros

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high heat protection

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8
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fire fighting PPE pros

A

thermal protection
flammable protection
washable and reusable

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9
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SCBA cons

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limited air supply
heavy and bulky
expensive

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10
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SAR cons

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tripping hazards
limited range
tangle

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11
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PAPR cons

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poor seal
not great in O2 deficient enviro
Cannot use in IDLH

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12
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APR cons

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Doesn’t work in O2 deficient enviro
not suitable for heat/ fire
fit testing required
need proper filters

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13
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Liquid splash cons

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not protected from gases

not protected from vapours

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14
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Vapour- protective cons

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traps body heat
reduces mobility
limits visibility

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15
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high temp cons

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not suited for hazmat

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16
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Fire fighting PPE cons

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bulky
limits mobility
heavy
doesn’t provide chem protection