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
