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Respiratory Protection Program Flashcards

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FRD personnel utilizing respirators must complete what step prior to using out in the field?

A

Approved respiratory clearance assessment and medical exam by OHC

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The respiratory clearance assessment performed at OHC for respirators are required to be compliant with NFPA __?

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NFPA 1582

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What is a requirement prior to being fit tested?

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One must comply with:
-CFR 1910.134(a) and Standard Operating Procedure 02.09.09, Grooming
-No smoking, eating, or chewing tobacco for at least 30 minutes prior to testing.

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Respiratory protection is required by all employees and is conducted

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-Annually (PSOHC medical exam)
-changes in employee’s physical condition (weight, facial scarring, etc)
- request of individuals or immediate ( individual requests shall be directed to air shop)
-upon failure of respiratory fit test. Employee is referred to the Air Shop.

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What % level of Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) is acceptable for operations without SCBA or SACA?

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0%

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Each SCBA Air-Pak has a __ digit identifying number.

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Four

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An SCBA Air-Pak with an “F” after the fourth digit signifies __?

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Federal Emergency Management Agency Air-Pack

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Air shop loaner SCBA Air-Paks are identified by their __.

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Identification numbers starting with 99##

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Personnel shall ensure cylinder pressure is reduced to __ before sending the unit and regulator to the airshop.

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Less than 100 psi

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The air compressor shall be operated for no more than __ each week, resulting in at least two condensate drain cycles.

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30 minutes

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How many spare SCBA cylinders shall be stored on an Engine?

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4

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SCBA field inspection, cleaning, and disinfecting shall be recorded via an FRD __

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FRD-036

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Are fire station personnel permitted to make repairs or alterations to breathing apparatus equipment.

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Under no circumstances shall personnel make any repairs

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RIT Air-Paks are labeled as __.

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“RITxxx”

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When does Air-Pak numbered 01-12 be sent to the air shop?

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First week of the month

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Which phase of overhaul is when the investigators would downgrade to their twin cartridge full facepiece respirator while working on the scene?

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Phase III

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With Air-Paks with numbers higher than 24 when do they get sent in for AIT?

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Air shop will coordinate

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What must be accompanied with all Air-Paks?

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Asset Repair Request

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How do you determine the expiration date of the air cylinder?

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Add 5 years to the most recent test date stamped

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What regulations does the FRD follow to be in compliance with our respiratory regulation?

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29 CFR 1910.134(e) and NFPA 1989

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After the SAFO determines fire area is no longer IDLH what begins?

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Phase 2 begins with 90 min timer of SCBA wear by personnel operating in incident structure

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After the SAFO confirms fire area is no longer IDLH after the 90 min timer, what begins?

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Phase 3 begins respiratory protection maybe downgraded at the discretion of the IC

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Post IDLH what are the acceptable levels for operation with out SCBA

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CO 0 PPM, HCN 0 PPM, H2S 0 PPM, O2 20.9%, LEL 0%

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Air Shop SCBA loaners begin with what 2 numbers?

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99

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Air-Paks 0811 get turned in for AIT when?

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first week of November

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Air-Paks 0814 get turned in for AIT when?

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third week of February

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To determine expiration of a SCBA bottle what is done?

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add five years to the most recent test date

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If a SCBA bottle needs turned in what psi will the bottle be reduce to?

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100 psi

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29
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LAUs shall be operated no less than ____ minutes each week.

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30

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30
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Breathing air stored in steel cylinders shall be replace how often?

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semi-annually

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The FCFRD Respiratory Protection Program is in compliance with OSHA’s 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 1910.134(e) and what NFPA standard?

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NFPA 1989

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32
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Who is responsible for administering the Respiratory Protection Program?

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Health Programs Battalion Chief

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FRD personnel utilizing respirators must take an OSHA approved respiratory clearance assessment and medical examination by PSOHC which complies with OSHA’s 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 1910.134(e) and what NFPA standard?

A

NFPA 1582

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34
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PHASE II of incident scene air monitoring is what length of time?

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90 minutes

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35
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How many phases are there for incident scene overhaul respiratory safety monitoring?

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Three phases

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36
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What is the acceptable level of carbon monoxide (CO) for operation without an SCBA or SABA?

A

0 PPM

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37
Q

Fire and Rescue Academy air-paks first two digits are numbered what?

38
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Air-Paks 01-12 should be sent in for AIT via service one during what week of the month?

A

1st week of the month

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39
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Air-Paks 13-24 should be sent in for AIT via service one during what week of the month?

A

3rd week of the month

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40
Q

How often due air cylinders get hydrostatic testing?

A

5 years

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41
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Light and air unit compressors should be operated for no less than how many minutes each week?

A

30 minutes

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42
Q

When should the breathing air systems, not including the storage cylinder, on towers be purged?

A

First day of each month

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43
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How long is the fire station copy of the FRD-036 SCBA Field Inspection Record retained before being discarded?

A

One year

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44
Q

How often is a required Fit testing for all employee conducted?

A

annually

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45
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What happens if an employee fails a repiratory Fit test?

A

employee is placed in nonoperational status and goes to the air shop for retesting

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46
Q

A requirement prior to personnel being Fit tested is no smoking, eating, or chewing tobacco _______minutes peior to testing.

A

30 minutes

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47
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Personnel are responsible for daily inspection and cleaning of respirator equipment, which includes what?

A

SCBA, supplied air breathing apparatus (SABA), and facepiece

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48
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During incident scene overhaul and after the SAFO has deemed the area is no longer an IDLH, how long after do personnel need to wear SCBA during Phase II of overhaul?

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90 minutes

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49
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What level of oxygen is acceptable for operations without SCBA?

A

20.90%

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50
Q

Malfunctioning Air-Paks should be taken out of service and sent where?

A

complete assest repair request and send to air shop

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51
Q

Each Air-Pak has a four digit identifying number, what do the first two numbers represent?

A

station number

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52
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Any SCBA component directly exposed to intense heat, chemicals or water immersion shall be forwarded to the air shop for inspection. What should personnel reduce the air pressure to before sending it in?

A

less than 100 psi

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53
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Breathing air compressors (BACs) are required to have a valid air quality certification posted and visible within how many feet of the fill station?

A

6 feet

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54
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The air compressor shall be operated for no less than _______ each week, resulting in at least ______condensate drain cycles (NFPA 1989).

A

30 minutes, two condensate cycles

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55
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When should the breathing air system on towers be purged?

A

first day of each month

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56
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What is the most controlled method of draining steel cylenders on Pierce Towers which prevents freezing?

A

partially open the bleeder valve

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57
Q

What PPE is required when operating around compressed air?

A

gloves, eye protection and hearing protection

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58
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The Health Programs Battalion Chief (BC) is NOT responsible for administering the

A

respiratory clearance assessment

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59
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Medical examination by a Public Safety Occupational Health Center (PSOHC) Physician will comply with the standards outlined in

A

NFPA 1582

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60
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Fit Testing Required for all employee wearing repiratory protection and is NOT conducted

A

Only at the begging of employment

61
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Requirements prior to being Fit Tested

A

No smoking, eating, or chewing toabacco for at least 30 minutes prior to testing

62
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What is part of Phase II incident scene overhaul

A

For 90 minutes all personnel entering the IDLH must continue to wear SCBA

63
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In Phase II incident scene overhaul who continues monitoring the air quality while overhauling?

64
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What is part of Phase III incident scene overhaul

A

Fire investigators may transition to their twin cartridge full facepiece respirator

65
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What are acceptable levels for operation without an SCBA

A

Oxygen (O2) 20.9%

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Any Air Pak with an inspection sticker that is more than ____ year old is taken out of service and sent ot the air shop for evaluation and testing

67
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Each Air Pak has a four digit identifying number on it what are the first two digits represent

A

Station number

68
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Air Paks numbered 13 through 24 are sent to the air shopr for AIT on what week of the month?

A

Third week

69
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How many spare SCBA cylinders shall the front line truck unit have?

70
Q

Who is responsible for required expenses related to participation in the Respiratory Protection Program?

A

The FRD

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71
Q

Recongnizing the variety of inhalation hazards and the use of respiratory protection is the responsibility of:

A

Supervisors

72
Q

Maintaining and storing respiratory protection is the responsibility of:

73
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Phase 1 of overhaul begins:

A

Upon fire exinguishment and in the absence of visible smoke.

74
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Phase 2 of overhaul lasts:

A

90 minutes

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75
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During Phase 2 of overhaul the following PPE may be worn:

A

SCBA or SABA

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76
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During which phase of operations may field operations personnel wear an N-95?

A

Phase III

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77
Q

During overhaul it is strongly recommended that personnel wear what for the duration of the event?

78
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When should fire station personnel attempt SCBA repairs?

A

Under no circumstances.

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79
Q

Any Air-Pak with an inspection sticker that is more than ___ shall be taken out of service and sent to the air shop for evaluation and testing.

A

1 year

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80
Q

How often shall the high-pressure line of a LAU be purged?

A

first day of a tour

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81
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How long must the air compressor of a LAU be purged for before use?

A

2 minutes.

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82
Q

Fully opening the bleeder valve during purging of a steel cylinder may result in:

A

freezing of the valve.

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83
Q

To ensure the air quality of air produced by air compressors, how often are they inspected?

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