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SOGs Section 26 Personal Safety Flashcards

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According to the PPE Routine Cleaning SOG, PPE includes what 4 elements?

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1) bunker gear ensembles
2) elements including helmets and liners
3) balaclavas/hood elements
4) firefighting boots and gloves

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According to the PPE Routine Cleaning SOG, when washing PPE the water shall not exceed what temperature?

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40 degrees C

105 degrees F

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According to the Heat Stress SOG, high risk groups are what 5 persons?

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1) obese
2) have a low cardio-vascular efficiency
3) don’t exercise often enough
4) have underlying diseases
5) older firefighters

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According to the Heat Stress SOG, heat stress will lead to heat exhaustion, what are the 7 signs and symptoms?

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

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According to the Heat Stress SOG, firefighters are to remain in the rest area until medical personnel feel they are ready to return to the scene, what is the general rule of thumb?

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Rest time equals exertion time.

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According to the Heat Stress SOG, firefighters shall rest after what?

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After using two thirty minute bottles or one 60 minute bottle.

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According to the Heat Stress SOG, firefighters shall rest after how much time and under what environmental conditions?

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After 45 minutes of hard continuous work or 45 minutes working under conditions of high ambient temp (20 degrees C) and wearing bunker gear.

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Accoring to the PPE SOG, one should wear a fully encapsulated suit under what 6 conditions?

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1) specifically recommended by competent source, such as initial ERG or CANUTEC
2) potential contact with Level 4 health hazard toxin
3) potential for splash from a skin toxin
4) potential for exposure to high airborne concentration (above IDLH) of a skin toxin
5) potential for contact with unidentified chemicals
6) potential for contact with several skin toxins

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According to the PPE SOG, when should personnel not use chemical suits for entry into the hot zone?

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If Break Thru Tim’s is equal or less than 30 Minutes

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According to the PPE SOG, which chemical suits should personnel normally choose?

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The Trellchem HPS over the Chemrell Max

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According to the PPE SOG, do not allow someone to wear a chemical suit under what 15 conditions?

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1) claustrophobic in a chem suit
2) dehydrated
3) suffering from dizziness or nausea
4) suffering from diarrhea
5) fever
6) sunburn
7) obese
8) physically unfit
9) medically unfit (heart condition)
10) under influence of alcohol
11) under affect of drugs
12) respirations exceeding 20/min
13) HR exceeding 100 bpm
14) systolic 150 or higher or diastolic 100 or higher
15) oral temp exceeding 100.6F or 38.1C

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According to the PPE SOG, where shall the donning of a chemical suit be?

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The donning area will normally be located on the drivers side of H204. Under conditions of cold/heat, the awning should be utilized.

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According to the PPE SOG, chemical suits should not be exposed to what temperatures?

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Temps under -25F (-31C).

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According to the PPE SOG, personnel should not use chemical suits after the expiration of their shelf lives, what is the shelf life for each?

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1) Trellchem HPS - 7 years

2) Chemrell Max GT - 3 years

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According to the PPE SOG, do not use re-useable suits for entry as the same incident if what 8 conditions occur?

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1) exposure to hazmat equaling or exceeding the break thru time
2) break thru time was estimated
3) exposure to level 4 health hazard or carcinogen
4) was contact or the hazmat splashes or gaseous hazmat under pressure
5) contact with hazmat on inside of suit, might occur during doffing
6) ambient temp exceeded 100F (38C)
7) any damage or visible wear to the suit, by visual inspection
8) suit is within 2 years of its shelf life (over 5 yrs for HPS)

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According to the Specialized Cleaning SOG, this type of cleaning shall be performed when an article of PPE is contaminated with bio hazardous material such as what 5 things?

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1) body fluids
2) chemicals
3) fuel
4) hazardous compounds
5) any substances that are capable of creating harm or damaging garment

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According to the Specialized Cleaning SOG, elements of PPE that can be repaired are a what 2 items?

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1) balaclava

2) firefighting gloves

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According to the Specialized Cleaning SOG, what 4 elements of PPE cannot be repaired and must be replaced if they are found to be effective by the Supply and Equipment Officer?

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1) suspenders
2) safety glasses
3) helmets and helmet elements
4) firefighting boots

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According to the Specialized Cleaning SOG, repairs are performed by original manufacturer or ISP. They will complete repairs in accordance with original specs and under compliance with what NFPA standard?

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NFPA 1851-2008

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According to the Annual Inspections of PPE SOG, what will be the schedule for annual inspection?

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  • the first 6 months will be dedicated to annual inspection of primary elements
  • the second 6 months will be dedicated to annual inspection of secondary elements
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According to the Annual Inspection of PPE SOG, what 4 divisions are included in annual inspections of PPE?

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1) Suppression
2) training
3) fire prevention staff
4) administration staff

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According to the Personnel Post Incident Cleanup SOG, what is the purpose of this SOG?

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To provide guidelines for post-incident clean up of personnel, articles of PPE and equipment to minimize the spread of contamination within and outside the workplace>

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According to the Personnel Post incident cleanup SOG, what 6 things are to be completed prior to leaving the scene where personnel, their PPE and/or equipment is or is suspected of being contaminated?

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1) use low pressure water spray to rinse gear to remove solid contaminants
2) rinse off bunker boots
3) light brushing and further rinsing is permitted as required
4) bag bunker gear and place in apparatus compartment separate from CAB
5) any equipment (SCBA, Med bags) normally in cab shall be bagged and place in separate compartment
6) consider removal of station wear and bagging it, placing it in a separate compartment.

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According to the Personnel Post Incident Cleanup SOG, when performing a Post Incident clean up, what 4 items of PPE should be worn?

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1) nitrile Gloves
2) N-95 mask
3) protective eyewear
4) tyvek suit (if required)

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According to the Personnel Post Incident Clean Up SOG, what are the 8 steps in the Return to Station Clean UP?

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1) obtain spare PPE and send soiled PPE for cleaning
2) ensure all soiled clothing is properly addressed in accordance with the proper SOG
3) PPE shall not be brought into the living area of any station
4) inspect PPE, verify all PPE is in acceptable condition, (clean, properly assembled and ready for service)
5) shower with cool water and don clean uniforms
6) must have at least one full clean uniform in locker
7) wash fatigues and under-garments in Station washing machine, do not take soiled garment out of the station
8) place personnel and apparatus back in service

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According to the Personnel Post Incident Cleanup SOG, after Live - Fire Training what 10 things must be done before leaving any location where live fire training has occurred ?

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1) low water pressure spray to remove obvious soiling
2) rinse bunker boots
3) light brushing, further rinsing
4) bunker gear to be bagged and and placed for cleaning
5) any equipment (SCBA, tools) to be cleaned
6) remove and bag station wear, place in sep compartment of truck
7) routine inspection of PPE
8) shower with cool water and don clean uniforms
9) was fatigues and undergarments, do not take anything out of station
10) place Personnel and apparatus back in service

27
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According to the Bed Bugs SOG, if bed bugs are suspected or detected in a fire station or on clothing which 3 personnel must be notified?

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1) the on-duty DC or PC
2) Division Chief of A&M
3) a member of the Health and Safety Committee

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According to the Bed Bugs SOG, if bed bugs are suspected in a fire station, inspect which 6 areas to determine extent of infestation?

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1) seams, creases, tufts and folds of mattresses
2) under chairs, couches, and dust covers (creases and crevices)
3) folds of curtains
4) behind baseboards
5) behind electrical plates and in cracked peeling paint or plaster
6) within telephones, radios and clocks

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According to the Bed Bugs SOG, what are the 4 steps to avoid infestation?

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1) clean up clutter
2) vacuum regularly, especially baseboards and areas that have cracks for bed bugs to hide in
3) do not bring used furniture into the station with authorization
4) regularly launder bedding

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According to the Asbestos SOG, when is asbestos considered to not pose a significant health risk?

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If asbestos fibres are enclosed or tightly bound in a product (ex. Asbestos siding or asbestos floor tiles).

31
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According to the Asbestos SOG, when should it be assumed that asbestos may be present?

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When working in buildings constructed prior to 1992.

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According to the Asbestos SOG, where there is a potential for exposure to asbestos, firefighters should ensure what 3 things?

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1) wear SCBA during firefighting and overhaul
2) wet surfaces that contain asbestos to minimize fibre distruption
3) conduct on-site decon of firefighters prior to removing SCBA

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According to the Asbestos SOG, upon completion of operations where asbestos is suspected, conduct what 4 procedures during on-site clean up of personnel and equipment?

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1) brush off debris from PPE, tools and equipment
2) gently rinse off equipment with low pressure water or clean with a damp cloth
3) a vacuum with a HEPA filter may be used in lieu of water/cloth
4) cloths used for cleaning are to be considered as asbestos containing materials

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According to the Lock out Tag Out SOG, whenever sources of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic energy etc, may present a personal hazard, what is the goal?

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To achieve a ZERO ENERGY state.

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According to the Lock Out Tag Out SOG, what is the procedure for Preparation for Shutdown?

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  • where possible, qualified maintenance, or millwright personnel should be summoned to de-energize industrial equipment
    BFES personnel should consider the following
  • amount and type of energy stored
  • the method of controlling the main energy source
  • stored or secondary energy that stays in the system when main is turned off
  • there may be more than one type of energy involved
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According to the Lock Out Tag Out SOG, what does Stored Energy include?

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  • batteries and capacitors
  • volatile chemicals in piping systems
  • pistons that move back and forth after equipments power supply is turned off
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According to the Lock Out Tag Out SOG, what is the 6 step process for equipment shutdown?

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1) main disconnect opened and locked in OFF position, by placing a lock on disconnect switch by person tasked with lockout
2) check to ensure item is inoperable, attempt to restart with cribbing in place
3) after switch locked out successfully, person responsible tasked for the lockout must permanently fix a tag to the lock
4) person tasked with lockout must retain key while lock is in place
5) lock can only be removed after work completed and equipment is safe and ready to operate
6) only person tasked with lockout must remove lock. No delegating.

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According to the Lock Out Tag Out SOG, what is the 7 step process for Equipment Isolation?

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1) operate all energy isolating devices to ensure isolation from all energy sources
2) close valves, throw main disconnects and circuit breakers
3) disconnect aux power sources (elec, steam, hyd, pneumatic)
4) never pull a switch under load
5) never remove a fuse instead of disconnecting
6) ensure blank outs are performed if necessarry
7) eliminate or neutralize energy reactors by use of chocks, wedges, blocking devices or elimination of secondary power source

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According to the Lock Out Tag Out SOG, what is the 6 step process for Applying Lockout/Tagout Devices?

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1) attach lock out and tag to all energy isolating devices, switches and valves
2) for equip that cant be locked out, place a tag close to energy isolating device and assign personnel with a radio to stand-by lockouts
3) only standard BFES devices shall be used
4) when lockout used, all involved services must attach their personnel lock to the lockout device. Keys may be stored in a lock box
5) fill out ID tags including: name, telephone # and department
6) notify IC and or ISO when lock out complete

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According to the Lock Out Tag Out SOG, what is the 7 step process for Removing Lockout?

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1) make sure equip does not pose a hazard before leaving scene
2) notify IC and or ISO of lockout removal
3) confirm removal with responsible party
4) confirm with everyone in area that lockout is being removed
5) responsible party will apply own locks before BFES lock removed
6) for Elevator rescue, remove lock and replace with zip-tie

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According to the Lock Out Tag Out SOG, what are the 3 items of documentation that must be done after removing lockout device?

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1) names of staff applying locks or taxes
2) names of maintenance staff on scene
3) anyone responsible for removing locks or tags

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According to the Insulated Electical Gloves SOG, who shall be responsible for the managing and distribution of the hydro gloves?

A

The Designated Platoon Chief.

43
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According to the Insulated Electrical Glove SOG, Hydro Gloves are what class and rated for how many volts of protection ?

A

Class 0

1000 volts of protection

44
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According to the Insulated Electrical Gloves SOG, where shall Hydro Gloves be found?

A
  • Squads ( 1 pair each )
  • TR Truck ( 1 pair)
  • P201, P206 (Elevator Rescue Trucks - 1 pair each)
  • Facility Maintenance Vehicle ( 1 pair)
  • Training Division ( 1 pair )
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According Insulated Electrical Gloves SOG, all personnel shall use hydro gloves to provide a safe barrier against electrical contact for tasks such as these 2 situations?

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1) operating disconnect switches at potentially energized electrical panels, where panel is less than 750 volts, flash protection also required.
2) dealing with electric or hybrid vehicles where the high voltage components or cables are suspected to be damaged and or the HV fuse needs to be removed.

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During inspection of insulated rubber gloves, how shall they be examined?

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1) test date of the rubber gloves
2) if more than 6 months since last test, remove from service
3) leather gloves shall be checked for any holes or excessive wear

47
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According to the PPE Routine Cleaning SOG, when shall routine cleaning of PPE occur?

A

When an article of PPE is soiled with foreign dirt and debris and cannot be removed with basic cleaning.

48
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According to the Hazmat Exposure Reports SOG, when should personnel complete this form?

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After being exposed to smoke and/or other contaminants. It should also be completed post fire or following a fire investigation in order to create a record of file in the event personnel develop symptoms at a later date.

49
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According to the Hazmat Exposure Report SOG, the SOG will create a protocol for what purpose?

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It will create a protocol for exposures deemed significant and initiate an investigation by the Platoon/Division Chief for the purpose of determining whether or not something can be done to prevent a recurrence in the future.

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According to the Hazmat Exposure Report SOG, what are the guidelines for a significant exposure?

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1) anyone who has sustained a significant exposure is personally responsible for ensuring that at H.E.R. Is completed entirely
2) Part A of WIIR will be completed by the officer and forwarded to Admin
3) Admin will ensure copy sent to worker CO Chair or JHSC
4) PC/Div Chief will use Part B to investigate the incident

51
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According to the Hazmat Exposure Report SOG, what 4 occurrences are considered a Significant Exposure?

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1) requiring medical attention related to an exposure at scene or post incident
2) receive an exposure due failure of PPE, secure equip for investigation
3) lost time due to an exposure
4) suffered symptoms due to an exposure

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