Respiratory Protection Program Flashcards
what at the responsibilities of the CO IRT respiratory protection program
appoint a respiratory protection manager in writing
what re the responsibilities of the of the Respiratory Protection Program Manager (RPPM)
complete the required training course within three months of assuming the
position.
Ensure accurate guidance exists for respiratory protection.
Develop and maintain a list of personnel in program.
Provide guidance to supply officer on proper respirator types and adequate stock
levels.
Establish control points for issuance and maintenance.
Ensure training on respirator program requirements for users, issuers and
supervisors.
Ensure air compressor air is tested for purity.
Monitor program effectiveness.
Evaluate the program at least annually.
Ensure proper fit-testing is performed.
what are the responsibilities of the Department Heads/Division Officers IRT respiratory program
Provide respiratory protective equipment.
Ensure personnel who use respirators obtain training, fit-testing and received
medical qualification.
Ensure personnel properly use respiratory protection
what are the responsibilities of the medical department representative IRT respiratory program
Conduct or schedule pre-placement evaluations and periodic evaluations.
Medically certify qualified individuals.
Assist RPPM in identifying hazards, evaluating hazards, and selecting the
appropriate respirators.
who is considered qualified to wear any type of respirator
members having no deployment limiting
medical conditions, and current annual PHA
are Shipboard personnel undergoing shore firefighting training required to obtain medical qualification or respirator fit testing for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA), including the Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (OBA), prior to reporting for training.
No
In cases where Individual Medical Readiness status cannot be determined or other medical factors exists, a formal respirator certification is needed using what
Medical Matrix
Respirator User Certification Exam 716
who can conduct a respirator exam
physician,
PA
occupational RN,
PREVMED Tech
IDC
what are the disposition of that may be given at the conclusion of a respirator exam
Medically qualified without restrictions
Medically qualified with restrictions
Not medically qualified
what is an aerosol
Any material dispensed from a pressurized container using a gas propellant.
what is a contaminate
A material that is not normally present in the atmosphere, which can be harmful to
anyone who breathes it.
what is dust
Small solid particles created by breaking up of larger particles by processes such as crushing, grinding, or expulsion
what are fumes
Small particles (<1 micrometer) formed by condensation of volatilized solids, usually metals.
what is gas
A material that under normal conditions of temperatures and pressure tends to
occupy the entire space uniformly
what is mist
Finely divided liquid droplets suspended in air and generated by condensation or
atomization.
what is a oxygen deficient atmosphere
O² deficient atmosphere is an atmosphere with insufficient O² to support life.
what usually caused a oxygen deficient atmosphere
caused by oxidation, dilution, or by the displacement of
oxygen by other gases.
to use a air purifying respirator what must by the oxygen volume
19.5% by volume
what is smoke
A carbon or soot particles less than 0.1 micrometer in size resulting from the
incomplete combustion of carbonaceous materials such as coal or oil.
what is a vapor
Gaseous state of a substance which is normally a liquid or solid at room
temperature.
what is a Atmosphere Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health IDLH
The concentration of a contaminant which can produce an immediate irreversible
debilitating effect on health, or which can cause death.
what are the controls used for air contaminants
Engineering Controls:
what engineering controls are used
Ventilation Systems
Exhaust
ventilation systems supply can be used in what environments
NBC / CBR
what are examples of exhaust systems
Forced Air Systems (Laboratory Hoods in Medical/Dental spaces)
Damage Control Gear (Red Devil Blowers)
what are the CO responsibilities of the CO IRT Gas Free Medical Surveillance and Gas Free Physical Exam
Establish a comprehensive gas free engineering program adequately staffed with
personnel trained, qualified and certified to perform gas free engineering
services.
Ensure Compliance with program
what are the safety officer responsibilities IRT Gas Free Medical Surveillance and Gas Free Physical Exam
Ensure that the gas free engineer program is evaluated at least annually.
what are the safety officer responsibilities of the medical department representative IRT Gas Free Medical Surveillance and Gas Free Physical Exam
Advise the GFE (Gas Free Engineer) regarding medical aid in the event there is a victim(s) in the space and continues aid once the victim(s) is removed
Monitor the victim’s use of other emergency breathing equipment and advise
the GFE when replacement required.
Utilize Medical Matrix to perform physical exams depending on exposure.
The three basic types of respirators
Air purifying
atmosphere supplied air
Self Contain Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
How do air purifying respirators work
Remove air contaminants by filtering, or absorbing them as the air passes
through the cartridge.
air purifying respirators need what amount of oxygen
19.5% by volume
what air purifying respirators provides a higher degree of protection
full-face piece
what are usage types of Air-purifying respirators
single-use (e.g., disposable) or
reusable.
air purifying respirators are effective only when used with the appropriate what
cartridges, filters, and
pre-filters for the air contaminants present
what type of Air-purifying respirators there
non-powered or powered
do surgical mask provide protection against air contaminants
No
military gas mask should never be used in place of what
air purifying respirator
Air-purifying respirators are subdivided by what
contaminant they protect against
what are the types of Air-purifying respirators
Particulate air-purifying respirators
Gas and vapor air-purifying respirators
Combination cartridges and canisters
Pre-filters.
how do atmosphere supplying respirators protect the user
by supplying oxygen to ensure maintenance of life
what are specific incidences for use of atmosphere supplying respirators
Used when the contaminant has no warning property
The contaminant’s concentration is too high to use an air-purifying respirator
Used when an environment is Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH).
what are the two types of Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators
supplied-air respirators
self-contained breathing apparatuses
what are characteristics of Supplied-air Respirators
Hose mask respirators
Consist of a face piece, breathing tube, harness, and large-diameter,
thick- wall, non-kinking, air-supply hose.
Air may be supplied by a blower or the user may simply draw the air
into the hose with each breath.
why are Supplied-air Respirators being removed form the fleet
because it offers no advantage over the
air- line respirator.
Air-line respirators and SCBAs can be subdivided into what three type
demand
pressure demand
continuous flow
what are the characteristics of demand Air-line respirators
Available only with a face piece, it supplies air to the user on
demand (inhalation) which creates a negative pressure within the
face piece.
what are the characteristics of Pressure Demand Air-line respirators
Available only with a face-piece. It maintains a continuous positive
pressure within the face-piece, thus preventing contaminant
leakage into the face-piece
what are the characteristics of Continuous Flow: Air-line respirators
Available with a face-piece, hood, helmet, or suit, continuous flow
regulators provide a continuous flow of air, which maintains a
positive pressure within the respirator, thus preventing inward
contaminant leakage
what is the maximum length of hose allowed from a compressor or air fitting to the respirator
300 feet
