Respiratory Protection Program Flashcards
903.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to identify the different types of respiratory protection equipment provided by the Department, the requirements and guidelines for the use of respirators, and the other mandates associated with their use.
This policy applies to all members whose job duties could require them to use respiratory protection due to exposure to atmospheres where there is ……., low levels of oxygen, high levels of carbon monoxide, or the presence of toxic gases or other respiratory hazards.
smoke
903.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to identify the different types of respiratory protection equipment provided by the Department, the requirements and guidelines for the use of respirators, and the other mandates associated with their use.
This policy applies to all members whose job duties could require them to use respiratory protection due to exposure to atmospheres where there is smoke,……, high levels of carbon monoxide, or the presence of toxic gases or other respiratory hazards.
low levels of oxygen
903.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to identify the different types of respiratory protection equipment provided by the Department, the requirements and guidelines for the use of respirators, and the other mandates associated with their use.
This policy applies to all members whose job duties could require them to use respiratory protection due to exposure to atmospheres where there is smoke, low levels of oxygen, ……, or the presence of toxic gases or other respiratory hazards.
high levels of carbon monoxide
Any atmosphere that poses an immediate threat to life, would cause irreversible adverse health effects, or would impair an individual’s ability to escape from a dangerous atmosphere.
Immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) -
Interior atmospheric conditions at structure fires beyond the incipient stage are considered……, as are a variety of rescue types.
IDLH
Any device that is worn by the user to reduce or eliminate exposure to harmful contaminants through the inhalation of those contaminants.
Respiratory protection
903.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Elyria Fire Department to require members to use the proper level of respiratory protection, as described below, when working in hazardous conditions. The level of protection may be increased or decreased by a company officer or Incident Commander (IC) based upon his/her …….. Members shall not be required, or allowed, to enter or work in hazardous conditions without proper respiratory protection, and shall be trained in the proper use and care of the devices.
evaluation of the hazard
It is the policy of the Elyria Fire Department to require members to use the proper level of respiratory protection, as described below, when working in hazardous conditions. The level of protection may be increased or decreased by a company officer or Incident Commander (IC) based upon his/her evaluation of the hazard. Members shall not be required, or allowed, to……., and shall be trained in the proper use and care of the devices.
enter or work in hazardous conditions without proper respiratory protection
The Fire Chief will designate a …….with sufficient training or experience to oversee the objectives of this policy and ensure that the Department meets any legal mandates related to respiratory protection.
program administrator
The Fire Chief will designate a program administrator with sufficient training or experience to oversee the objectives of this policy and ensure that the Department meets any ……. related to respiratory protection.
legal mandates
The administrator shall (29 CFR 1910.134; ORC § 4167.07; OAC § 4123:1-21-02; OAC § 4167-3-03):
Maintain, implement, and administer a written ……..
respiratory protection program
The administrator shall
Ensure the written respiratory protection program and related procedures are …….
followed and appropriate.
The administrator shall
Ensure the procedures and written respiratory protection program address ……. in accordance with OAC § 4123:1-21-02.
relevant mandates
The administrator shall
Ensure selected respirators continue to effectively……. members.
protect
The administrator shall
Have supervisors periodically monitor ……. to ensure members are using them properly.
member respirator use
The administrator shall
Regularly ask members who are required to use respirators for their ……. and whether they have problems with the following:
Respiratory fit during use
Any effects of respirator use on work performance
Respirators being appropriate for the hazards encountered
Proper use under current work site conditions
Proper maintenance
input on program effectiveness
The administrator shall
Ensure the Department covers the…… associated with respirators, medical evaluations, fit testing, training, maintenance, travel costs, and wages, as applicable.
costs
The administrator shall
Provide direction for……. selection.
respirator
The administrator shall
Require ……. evaluations for members that use respiratory protection as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.134.
medical
903.4 USE OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Members exposed to……in the course of their assigned activities shall use respiratory protection devices.
harmful environments
Members using respiratory protection shall ensure that they have no…….between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face that could interfere with the seal or the valve function. Members also shall ensure that they have no other ……. that will interfere with the face-to-facepiece seal or the valve function (29 CFR 1910.134; ORC § 4167.07; OAC § 4167-3-03).
facial hair
condition
Members shall not wear corrective glasses, goggles, or other personal protective equipment (PPE) that …….of the facepiece to the face, or that has not been previously tested for use with that respiratory equipment.
interferes with the seal
For all tight-fitting respirators, members shall perform a ……. each time they put on the respirators, using the procedures in 29 CFR 1910.134, App. B-1 or other department-approved procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer.
user seal check
When there is a ……. or when a member’s degree of exposure or stress may affect respirator effectiveness, the company officer shall reevaluate the continued effectiveness of the respirator and shall direct the member to leave the respirator use area when:
change in work area conditions
Company officers shall monitor members using respiratory protection and their degree of …….
exposure or stress.
When there is a change in work area conditions or when a member’s degree of exposure or stress may affect respirator effectiveness, the company officer shall reevaluate the continued effectiveness of the respirator and shall direct the member to leave the respirator use area when:
It is necessary for the member to ……. to prevent eye or skin irritation associated with respirator use.
The member detects vapor or gas breakthrough, or when there is a change in breathing resistance or leakage of the facepiece.
The member needs to replace the respirator or the filter, cartridge, or canister.
wash his/her face and the respirator facepiece
When there is a change in work area conditions or when a member’s degree of exposure or stress may affect respirator effectiveness, the company officer shall reevaluate the continued effectiveness of the respirator and shall direct the member to leave the respirator use area when:
It is necessary for the member to wash his/her face and the respirator facepiece to prevent eye or skin irritation associated with respirator use.
The member ……., or when there is a change in breathing resistance or leakage of the facepiece.
The member needs to replace the respirator or the filter, cartridge, or canister.
detects vapor or gas breakthrough
When there is a change in work area conditions or when a member’s degree of exposure or stress may affect respirator effectiveness, the company officer shall reevaluate the continued effectiveness of the respirator and shall direct the member to leave the respirator use area when:
It is necessary for the member to wash his/her face and the respirator facepiece to prevent eye or skin irritation associated with respirator use.
The member detects vapor or gas breakthrough, or when there is a change in breathing resistance or leakage of the facepiece.
The member needs to …….or the filter, cartridge, or canister.
replace the respirator
Members who detect vapor or gas breakthrough, changes in breathing resistance, or leakage of the facepiece shall ……. before returning to the work area.
replace or repair the respirator