SOG Section 26 Personal Protection

Question 1

26-01 PPE ROUTINE CLEANING

What information shall a laundry tag contain?(4)

Answer 1

1. name
2. station
3. shift
4. items sent for cleaning

Question 2

26-01 PPE ROUTINE CLEANING

What is to be written on the outer bag?

Answer 2

1. name
2. station
3. shift

Question 3

26-01 PPE ROUTINE CLEANING

Where sending gloves balaclavas and helmet liners for cleaning how are they to be baged?

Answer 3

gloves shall be bagged separately from balaclavas and helmet liners

Question 4

26-01 PPE ROUTINE CLEANING

What is the max water temperature for routine cleaning?

Answer 4

40 degrees Celsius. 105 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 5

26-01 PPE ROUTINE CLEANING

When are bottom portions of laundry tags sent to the supply and equipment officer?

Answer 5

end of every month, (must be in alphabetical order)

Question 6

26-01 PPE ROUTINE CLEANING

What must station 206/213 staff verify when they recieve gear?

Answer 6

1. laundry tags are attached
2. pockets are emptied
3. suspenders and DRD are removed
4. all closures, hooks, snaps, and zippers are fastened

Question 7

26-01 PPE ROUTINE CLEANING

How mus liners be washed?

Answer 7

insideout

Question 8

26-02 HEAT STRESS AND FIREFIGHTER RELIEF AT EMERGENCIES

Who are the high risk groups for heat stress? (5)

Answer 8

1. obese
2. low cardio efficency
3. don’t exercise often
4. have underlying diseases
5. older firefighters

Question 9

26-02 HEAT STRESS AND FIREFIGHTER RELIEF AT EMERGENCIES

What are the signs and symptoms of heat stress/exhaustion? (7)

Answer 9

1. high core temp.
2. weak and rapid pulse
3. shallow and rapid respirations
4. blurred vision, dizziness, headaches, loss of consciousness
5. skin pale, cold, clammy
6. muscle and abdominal cramps
7. nausea and vomiting

Question 10

26-02 HEAT STRESS AND FIREFIGHTER RELIEF AT EMERGENCIES

When are firefighters required to rest? (4)

Answer 10

1. after using two thirty-minute bottles or one sixty minute bottle
2. after 45 mins of hard continuous work
3. after 45 mins working under conditions of high temp (20 degrees Celsius) while wearing bunker gear
4. any time a firefighter shows signs or symptoms of heat stress.

Question 11

26-03 PPE

Under what conditions must a firefighter ware a fully encapsulated suit? (6)

Answer 11

1. recommended by a competent source, i.e. ERG or CANUTEC
2. potential for contact wiht level 4 health hazard toxin
3. potential for splash from a skin toxin
4. potential for exposure to a high airborne concentration of a skin toxin
5. potential for contact with unidentified chemicals
6. potential for contact with several skin toxins

Question 12

26-03 PPE

When do you not use chemical suits for entry into a hot zone?

Answer 12

when breakthrough time is 30 mins or less

Question 13

26-03 PPE
Who not be allowed to wear a chemical suit?(1526-03 PPE
)

Answer 13

1. claustrophobic
2. dehydrated
3. suffering from dizziness, or nausea
4. suffering from diarrhoea
5. has a fever
6. hase a sunburn
7. obese
8. physically unfit
9. medically unfit
10. under the influence of alcohol
11. under the affect of drugs
12. has respirations exceeding 20 breaths/min.
13. has a pulse exceeding 100 beats/min.
14. has a systolic pressure exceeding 150 mmHg or a diastolic pressure exceeding 100 mmHg
15. has an oral temp exceeding 100.6 F(38.1 C)

Question 14

26-03 PPE

Where is chemical suit donning area normally located?

Answer 14

drivers side of H204

Question 15

26-03 PPE

How many dressers must each person getting dressed have assigned to them

Answer 15

At least 1

Question 16

26-03 PPE

DO not expose chemical suits to temps below what?

Answer 16

-25 F (-31 C)

Question 17

26-03 PPE

When are chem suits to be inspected?

Answer 17

ALL
prior to donning

REUSABLE
monthly
after use prior to being put back inot service

DISPOSABLE
beofore returning to storage, if worn but not exposed to hazmat

Question 18

26-03 PPE

DO not use reusable suits for entry at the same incident if: (8)

Answer 18

1. there was an exposure to hazmat the exceeds breakthrough time
2. the breakthrough time was estimated
3. exposure to a level 4 health hazard or carcinogen
4. contact to hazmat splashes or gaseous hazmat under pressure
5. contact of the hazmat with the inside of the suit
6. ambient temp. exceeded 100 F (38 C)
7. damage or viable wear to the suit
8. suit is withing 2 years of its shelf live

Question 19

26-04 PPE SPECIALIZED CLEANING

What is the procedure for cleaning bunker gear that is soiled with hazardous or biohazardous material? (

Answer 19

1. report incident to supervisor
2. supervisor shall examine the extent of contamination
3. ware PPE when handling soiled gear
4. gear shall be removed at scene
5. employee shall ensure pockets are emptied, accessories are removed, suspenders and DRD are removed
6. place outer shell an liners in separate plastic bags
7. if contaminated with biohazardous material the bags shall be placed in a red bio bag, if not biohazardous then placed in a second clear bag
8. complete red contamination form, which contains name of firefighter and what the gears is contaminated with, place between first and second bag
9. return gear to station then have gear transported to A&M
10. but secondary gear into service.

Question 20

26-04 PPE SPECIALIZED CLEANING

What ensemble elements can be sent for specialized cleaning and what must be cleaned in house?

Answer 20

gloves and balaclavas can be sent. boots and helmets may be cleaned in house using mild detergent

Question 21

26-04 PPE SPECIALIZED CLEANING

What is the procedure for getting bunker gear repaired when damaged

Answer 21

1. report to supervisor
2. take out of service
3. fill out special cleaning and repair work order form and submit electronically to supply and equipment officer
4. use spare gear
5. pants and coats should be sent as a unit even if only one element requires repair.
6. arrange for gear to be sent to supply and equipment officer
7. do not wash damaged gear before it is sent for repair
8. supply and equipment officer will arrange for the element to be sent for repair
9. repairs will be logged in the PPE management software

Question 22

26-04 PPE SPECIALIZED CLEANING

What ensemble elements can be repaired and which have to be replaced?

Answer 22

REPAIRED
gloves
balaclavas

REPLACED
suspenders
safety glasses
helmets and helmet elements
firefighting boots

Question 23

26-09 HAZMAT EXPOSURE REPORTS

Where do the copies of HAZMAT exposure reports go?

Answer 23

white - Local 1068 WSIB rep
yellow - platoon or division chief
pink - retained by employee

Question 24

26-09 HAZMAT EXPOSURE REPORTS

Who fills out the workplace injur/illness reports when there is a significant exposure.

Answer 24

Part A filled out by injured persons officer and forwarded to admin
Part B filled out by platoon/division chief as part of the investigation of the incident

Question 25

26-09 HAZMAT EXPOSURE REPORTS | HWat is considered a significant exposure?

Answer 25

1. personnel requiring medical attention either at scene or at a later time 2. personnel received and exposure due to failure of PPE. all equipment to secured for inspection 3. personnel have lost time due to an exposure 4. personnel have suffered symptom due to an exposure

Question 26

26-10 BED BUGS | Who must be notified emediatly of a suspected bed bug infestation?

Answer 26

1. on duty DC or PC 2. division chief of A&M 3. member of the health & safety committee

Question 27

26-09 HAZMAT EXPOSURE REPORTS | Procedure for bedbugs found on clothing or linnins

Answer 27

1. double bag for laundering, ensure laundry bag note the suspected infestation 2. division chief of A&M will take appropriate action wiht the clothing upon consultation with a knowledgeable agency

Question 28

26-09 HAZMAT EXPOSURE REPORTS | What areas must be inspected in the fire house when an infestation is suspected?

Answer 28

1. seam, creases, tufts and fold of mattresses 2. under chair, couches and dust covers 3. fold of curtains 4. behind base boards 5. behind electrical plates and in cracked, peeling paint or plaster 6. within telephones, radios and clocks

Question 29

26-11 ASBESTOS | When inhaled in significant quantities asbestos fibers can cause what?(3)

Answer 29

1. asbestosis 2. mesothelioma 3. lung cancer

Question 30

26-11 ASBESTOS | Where there is a potential for exposure to asbestos firefighters should:(3)

Answer 30

1. ware SCBA during fire fighting and overhaul 2. we surfaces that contain asbestos to minimize fire disruption 3. conduct onsite decontamination of fibers prior to removing SCBA

Question 31

26-11 ASBESTOS | While using respiratory protection on site clean up of personnel and equipment should go as follows:(4)

Answer 31

1. bush off debris from PPE, tools and equipment 2. rinse with low pressure water or clean with damp cloth 3. a vacuum with a HEPA filter can be used in lieu of rinsing 4. cloth used for cleaning should should be identified as possible asbestos containing material and left on scene in the care and control of the property owner

Question 32

26-12 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT | What is lockout?

Answer 32

isolation of power and/or securing a control device to machinery, equipment, device or thing, which will secure in the off or disconnected position.

Question 33

26-12 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT | What is a locking/control device

Answer 33

a device that physically isolates a machine equipment, device or thing from is source of power

Question 34

26-12 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT | what is blanking off?

Answer 34

all lines and systems, which may introduce hazardous materials into the workplace, shall be physically disconnected or blanked off.

Question 35

26-13 INSULATED ELECTRICAL GLOVES | What are defined as hydro gloves.

Answer 35

insulated rubber gloves that are class 0 and rated for 1000 volts of protection

Question 36

26-13 INSULATED ELECTRICAL GLOVES | Where are hydro gloves found

Answer 36

1. all squads 2. technical rescue truck 3. p201, p206 4. facility maintenance vehicles 5. training division

Question 37

26-13 INSULATED ELECTRICAL GLOVES | all personnel shall use hydro gloves during the following tasks:

Answer 37

1. operating disconnect switches at potentially energized panels and switches where the electrical panel is less that 750 volts and has not been compromised or damaged. 2. dealing with electric or hybrid vehicles where the high voltage components or cable are suspected to be damaged or they need removal

Question 38

26-13 INSULATED ELECTRICAL GLOVES | During inspection personnel shall inspect the following:

Answer 38

1. test date of the rubber gloves, if more than six months have passed remove from service 2. the leather gloves shall be checked for any holes or excessive wear

Question 39

26-13 INSULATED ELECTRICAL GLOVES | Prior to donning gloves shal be visually inspected for the following:

Answer 39

1. test date 2. physical damage 3. if the rubber gloves need replacing for any reason the PC shall be notified

Question 40

26-07 PERSONNEL POST INCIDENT CLEAN UP When personnel's PPE or equipment is or is suspected of being contaminated the following must be completed prior to leaving the scene? (6)

Answer 40

1. Use low pressure water spay to rinse gear to remove obvious solid contamination 2. rinse off bunker boots 3. light brushing and further rinsing is permitted as required 4. bunker gear and ensemble elements are to be bagged and placed in an apparatus compartment that is separate from the cab 5. any equipment that normally is placed within the cab area of the apparatus shall be bagged and placed in a separate compartment 6. personnel should also consider the removal and bagging of station wear, placing it in a separate compartment

Question 41

26-12 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT | What is the procedure for equipment shut down?(6)

Answer 41

1. Machine is turned off and stopped moving the main disconnect switch must be opend and locked in the off position. 2. one the witch has been locked, check to make sure the machine is inoperable 3. The person responsible tasked for the lock out must permanently fix a tag to the lock 4. the person responsible tasked with the lockout must retain the key for their lock 5. the lock can only be removed after all work has been completed 6. on l the person responsible tasked with the lockout may remove the lock

Question 42

26-12 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT | Applying lockout/tagout device (6)

Answer 42

1. Attach a lock and tag to all energy isolatin devices, switches and valves 2. For equipment that cannot be locked out, place a tag close to energy isolating device, and assign personnel with a radio to standby 3. Only standard BFES devices shall be used 4. when lockout is used all involved services mush attach their personnel lock to the lockout device 5. fill out ID tags completely when possible 6. notify IC and safety officer when lockout is complete

Question 43

26-12 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT | Equipment isolation procedures?(7)

Answer 43

1. operate all energy isolating devices 2. close valves, throw main disconnects and circuit breakers 3. disconnect auxiliary power sources 4. never pull a switch under load 5. never remove a fuse in stead of disconnecting 6. in flowing liquid/sold applications, ensure that the black outs are performed 7. eliminate or neutralize energy reactors by use chocks, wedges, blocking devices or elimination of secondary power source where necessary

Question 44

26-12 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT | Removing lockout procedure? (7)

Answer 44

1. make sure equipment does not pose a hazard before leaving the scene 2. notify IC and SO of lockout removal 3. confirm removal with responsible party 4. confirm everyone in are that lockout is being removed 5. each device must be removed by the person that put it on 6. responsible party will apply their own lock before BFES lock is removed 7. For elevator rescues, if there is no one available to had over the scene too and the room is lockable, remove the lockout device and replace these with a zip tie tied in the off position