Respiratory Protection Program Flashcards

1
Q

CO responsibilities to the Respiratory Protection Program

A

Shall appoint a respiratory protection manager in writing

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2
Q

Respiratory Protection Program Manager (RPPM) shall complete the required training course within how long?

A

3 months

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3
Q

RPPM will provide guidance on proper respiratory types and stock levels to who?

A

SUPPO

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4
Q

How often will the RPPM evaluate the program?

A

at least annually

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5
Q

DH/DIVO are responsible for what in regards to RPP?

A
  • provide PPE
  • ensure personnel are trained
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6
Q

SMDR are responsible for what in regards to RPP?

A
  • Assist in identifying and evaluating hazards and selecting the appropriate respirators
  • Conduct periodic evaluations
  • Medically certify qualified individuals
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7
Q

What are the requirements for Respirator Use?

A
  • Current PHA
  • No deployment limiting medical conditions
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8
Q

In cases where IMR status cannot be determined or other medical factors exists, what formal respirator certification can be used?

A

Respirator User Certification Exam 716

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9
Q

Who may conduct a Respirator User Certification Exam?

A
  1. Doctor
  2. RN/Occ Nurse
  3. PA
  4. PMT
  5. IDC
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10
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What 3 dispositions can be given on a 716 Exam?

A
  • Medically qualified without restrictions
  • Medically qualified with restrictions
  • Not medically qualified
    (SMDR must sign request)
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11
Q

Define Aerosols:

A

Any material dispensed from a pressurized container using a gas propellant

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12
Q

Define Dust:

A

Small solid particles created by breaking up of larger particles by processes such as crushing, grinding, or expulsion

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13
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Define Mist:

A

Finely divided liquid droplets suspended in air and generated by condensation or atomization

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14
Q

Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere

A

insufficient O2 to support life

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15
Q

What must the volume be to use an air-purifying respirator?

A

19.5%

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16
Q

What does IDLH stand for?

A

Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health

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17
Q

What is IDLH?

A

concentration of a contaminant which can produce an immediate irreversible debilitating effect on health, or which can cause death

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18
Q

What are the 2 common engineering control used for air contaminants?

A
  1. Ventilation Systems
  2. Exhaust
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19
Q

What is GFSM?

A

Gas Free Medical Surveillance

20
Q

What are the 2 types of Exhaust systems?

A
  1. Forced Air Systems (Laboratory Hoods in Medical/Dental spaces)
  2. Damage Control Gear (Red Devil Blowers)
21
Q

Who shall ensure that all personnel comply with gas free medical surveillance program requirements?

A

CO

22
Q

Who shall ensure that the gas free engineer program is evaluated at least annually?

A

Safety Officer

23
Q

Who shall 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?

A

SMDR

24
Q

What are the 3 basic types of respirators?

A
  1. Air-purifying
  2. Atmosphere supplied air
  3. SCBA
25
Q

What adequate amount of oxygen must be present in Air-Purifying Respirators?

A

19.5 percent by volume

26
Q

Air-Purifying Respirators come in

A
  1. half
  2. full face pieces
27
Q

What must NEVER be used as an air-purifying respirator?

A

SURGICAL MASKS

or

MILITARY GAS MASKS

28
Q

What is used when an environment is immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH)?

A

Atmosphere-Supplying Respirator

29
Q

What does EEBD stand for?

A

Emergency Escape Breathing Device

30
Q

WHAT MUST NEVER BE USED FOR ENTRY INTO A HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE?

THEY ARE FOR ESCAPE ONLY!

A

EEBD

31
Q

What are the procedures for Cleaning Respirators?

A

Wash with warm water and mild dishwashing detergent solution

32
Q

What water temperature should be AVOIDED for cleaning respirators?

A

ABOVE 43 C/ 110 F

33
Q

How long must you immerse the face piece of a respirator?

A

2 min

34
Q

What’s the ratio of iodine to water to sanitize a face piece?

A

15ml of iodine solution to 1.5 liters of water

35
Q

What is the temperature of the water when sanitizing the face piece?

A

about 100F

36
Q

What temperature of water should be AVOIDED when sanitizing a face piece?

A

ABOVE 43 C/ 110 F

37
Q

When sanitizing a respirator how should you dry it?

A

Air dry in a clean uncontaminated area

38
Q

When sanitizing a respirator what should you do after it air dries?

A

Reassemble and re-inspect

39
Q

How should you store a respirator?

A

In a clean plastic bag, ZIPLOCKS are preferred

40
Q

Where should you store a respirator?

A

Store in a flat, clean, dry, uncontaminated area

41
Q

Who can do repairs and adjustments on respirators?

A

The manufacturer

42
Q

What are the requirements for Fit Testing Respirators?

A
  • Fit tested prior to being issued a respirator;
  • Annually thereafter
43
Q

The fit-test must be performed while the test subject is wearing any applicable safety equipment that may be worn…

A

during actual respirator use, which could interfere with respirator fit

44
Q

What are the 2 types of fit testing?

A
  1. Qualitative
  2. Quantitative
45
Q

Qualitative Fit Testing can be conducted:

A

Either sea or shore

46
Q

Quantitative Fit Testing can be conducted:

A

only at shore commands

47
Q

Which is the preferred method of Qualitative Fit Testing?

A

Irritant smoke