Respiratory protection program Flashcards
How should the CO appoint the respiratory protection manager ?
In writing
The RPPM should complete required training within how many months ?
3 months
What are responsibilities of the Medical department representative in regards of the respiratory protection program ?
conduct, schedule pre-placement evaluations and periodic evaluations
Medically certify qualify individuals
Assist RPPM in identifying hazards, eval hazards and selecting the appropriate respirators
What are the to requirements for respirator use ?
No deploying limited medical conditions
Current PHA
When individual status cannot be determinate or other medical factors exist, what exam should be use ?
Certification exam 716
What is an aerosol
Any material dispensed from a pressurized container using a gas propellant
What is dust ?
Small solid particles created by breaking up of a larger particles by processes such us crashing, grinding or expulsion
What is mist ?
finely divided liquid droplets suspended in air and generated by condensation or automatization
By volume the use of O2 in an air purifying respirator must be?
19.5%
By volume the use of O2 in an air purifying respirator must be?
19.5%
What is IDHL
immediate danger to health and life
What is IDHL?
The concentration of a contaminant which can produce an immediate irreversible debilitating effect on health or which can cause death
Respiration control program enginering controls ?
Ventilation, exhaust
(Respiratory protection program) what area is the ventilation section and its used?
Supply: can be used in CBN/CBR shipboard enviroment
Respiratory enginering control exhaust sections and used ?
Forced air systems ( lab hoods med/dent spaces
Damage control gear ( red devil blowers)
Air purifyng respirators adequate oxygen ?
19.5% by volume must be present
What mask should not be used as air purylifyng reapirarors ?
Surgical mask ( they are only for medical and dental use only
Which mask used for CBR warfare cannot be used as an air purifying respirator
Military gas mask
When cleaning and sanitizing respirators what step must you follow?
Disasemble and hand wash the face piece l and parts in a warm water and mild diswashing detergent solution
What temperatures should be avoided when cleaning respirators ?
Anythinh avobe 43 c and or 110 F temperatures of watee
Process of sanitazin the face piece of the resp mask. Time and solution
2 min in 50 PPM of iodine (afd 15 ml of iodine solution to 15 liters of water)
What are the temperatures of water to rinse respirators after sanitazion ?
Rinse in clean warm water in temp above 100f but but not more than 43 c or 110 F
How should you store a newly cleaned and bag respirator mask ?
Store in a flat and clean, dry uncontaminated area without crowding which may distort the respirator piece
How do you perform quality fit testing ?
By using isoamyl acetate ( banana oil ) saccharin mist and irritant smoke ( preferred method)
Which fit testing for respirators can be conducted at shore and sea and which one at shore only ?
Qualitative at shore and sea
Quantitative at shore only