SOG 26-11 Asbestos

Question 1

SOG 26-11 Asbestos

where there is a potential for exposures to asbestos, firefighters should (3)

Answer 1

• • wear positive pressure SCBA during firefighting and overhaul
• wet surfaces that contain asbestos to minimize fibre disruption
• Condust on-site Decontamination of firefighters prior to removing SCBA

Question 2

SOG 26-11 Asbestos

Post incident Clean up
Upon completion of emergency operations and;or origin and cause investigation personnel shall conduct the on-site clean up of personnel and equipment, while using appropriate respiratory protection as follows: (3)

Answer 2

• brush off debris from PPE tools and equipment
• gently rinse off the equipment with low pressure water or clean with a damper cloth
• a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter (as available off H204) can be used in lieu of rinsing off with water or damp cloth cleaning

Question 3

SOG 26-11 Asbestos

cloths used for cleaning should be identified as possible asbestos containing material and

Answer 3

left on scene in the care and control of the property owner

Question 4

SOG 26-11 Asbestos

Upon return to the fire station, personnel should

Answer 4

shower and should ensure that any soiled PPE is handled in accordance with SOG-04
— fill out workplace injury and illness report