Respiratory Prevention Program 5-4-2

Question 1

Personnel Responsibilities of the CO

Answer 1

Appoint Respiratory Protection Manager in writing

Question 2

Respiratory Protection Program Manager (RPPM)

Answer 2

Complete required training with 3 months of assuming position

Question 3

Dept. Heads/DIVO

Answer 3

Provide PPE

Question 4

MDR

Answer 4

-Conduct pre-placement evals an periodic evals
- Medically certify qualified members
- Assist RPPM in identifying, evaluating hazards and selecting correct respirators

Question 5

Requirements for Respirator Use

Answer 5

• People confirmed by the MDR as not having deployment limiting conditions and up to date on their PHA.
• Shipboard members doing shore fire fighting are not required to obtain medical qualification for fitting of SCBA and OBA
• If medical determination cannot be reached you will certify through the Medical Matrix, Respirator User Certification Exam 716

Question 6

Respiratory Program Terms

Answer 6

Aerosol
- Any material dispensed from a pressurized container using a gas propellant
Dust
- Small solid particles created by breaking up larger particles by processes like crushing, grinding or expulsion
Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere
- Must be 19.5% by volume to use in an air-purifying respirator
Atmosphere Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH)
- Concentration of contaminant can cause permanent irreversible effects on health, or can cause death

Question 7

Engineering Controls

Answer 7

Ventilation Systems- Local
- Supply can be used in NBC/CBR
Exhaust
- Forced Air Systems
- Damage Control Gear

Question 8

3 Types of Air-Line Respirators

Answer 8

Demand
- Inhalation
Pressure Demand
- Continuous Positive Pressure
Continuous Flow
- Continuous Flow Regulators allow for continuous flow of air