SPLOPS module 7

Question 0

What is a disadvantage of closed circuit SCBA?

Answer 0

inability to inflate a level A suit.

Question 1

Easiest and most dangerous way for exposure from hazardous materials is?

Answer 1

through the respiratory system.

Question 2

What is a “SAR”

Answer 2

supplied air respirator.

Question 3

What is an “APR”

Answer 3

Air purifying respirator.

Question 4

What is a major limitation of an “SAR”

Answer 4

hose length limited to 300ft.

Not approved in IDLH atmospheres unless equipped with an emergency escape SCBA.

Question 5

What is a major limitation of an “APR”

Answer 5

Cannot be used IDLH or 02 deficient atmospheres (<19.5% 02)
Only protects against specific chemicals.
Not Positive pressure.

Question 6

OSHA standard for selection, use , testing , cleaning, maintenance…

Answer 6

1910.134 1998 edition.

Question 7

The OSHA law governing Respiratory equipment requires what type of notification to employees?

Answer 7

Written.

Question 8

Describe Level A protective equipment….

Answer 8

Falls under NFPA 1991
provides highest level of respiratory and skin protection.
Should have flash protection.
Inner and outter gloves resistance of 60min
Pass 21 chemical tests for permeation.

Question 9

Limitations of a Level A suit?

Answer 9

bulky
reduced mvt
communication is difficult.
physically stressful.

Question 10

Describe level B protection?

Answer 10

NFPA 1992-highest level of respiratory protection
Protects against contacts with spills or splashes.
not- fully encapsulated –no permeation barrier/ just “Penetration”
not to be worn with dangerous gases or vapors
no thermal protection.

Question 11

Limitations of level B suits

Answer 11

No permeation protection from gases or vapors
May still leak liquids
No thermal protection.

Question 12

Describe Level C protection?

Answer 12

NFPA 1993- Respiratory uses a APR (lower respiratory protection)
Allows for splash or leak protection from liquids that are KNOWN.
Does not constitute a health hazard if exposed.
Limited to support zone activities.

Question 13

Limitations of Level C suits?

Answer 13

Very use limited only for controlled situations.

No thermal protection.

Question 14

Describe Level D protection?

Answer 14

Normal workplace protections and conditions.
No NFPA standard for Level D.
Use for in NON-EMERGENT situations.

Question 15

What are the best methods to ensure heat related stress do not compromise hazardous entries from personnel?

Answer 15

Pre-donning physical and proper hydration.

Question 16

NFPA donning recommendations V/S?

Answer 16

BP < 150/90
HR < 70% of max HR (220-age)
RR<24/min
Oral temp 97f - 99.5f
Core temp 98f-100.5f
No sick S/S  or new medication including OTC for 72hrs 
No ETOH in last 6hrs

Question 17

Define Penetration?

Answer 17

A “leak”. Movement of chemical through existing openings in a material or garment.

Question 18

Penetration time criteria?

Answer 18

Garment must not show any leakage for 60min of continuous spray of water.

Question 19

Define Degradation?

Answer 19

Change in a material caused by contact with another agent.

Question 20

What are the visible signs of degradation?

Answer 20

charring, shrinking, softening, cracking, dissolving.

Question 21

Define Permeation?

Answer 21

Movement of chemical through a material on the molecular level.

Question 22

Normalized break-through time is defined as?

Answer 22

0.1ug/cm2/min @80.6F.

Question 23

Define Actual break-through time?

Answer 23

When the detector first detects the chemical on the material being tested.

Question 24

The first glove as the underglove should be which type?

Answer 24

nitrile - thin surgical type glove.

Question 25

What is the function of a butyl glove?

Answer 25

primarily to protect the ensemble glove not chemical resistance.

Question 26

The best course of action when determining what to wear in a flammable environment is?

Answer 26

Change the atmosphere.

Question 27

If a chemical does not appear on the clothing for resistance, what can be done?

Answer 27

consult a chemical compatibility and product properties chart.

Question 28

What issues are to be considered when wearing chemical protective clothing?

Answer 28

Buddy system
communications
working with tools
In- sight work.

Question 29

where do instructions for donning and doffing clothing come from?

Answer 29

manufacturer.

Question 30

when did soft permeable lenses become allowed?

Answer 30

Feb 1998 OSHA.

Question 31

what is the minimum ratio to dress in protective clothing?

Answer 31

1:1

Question 32

when should the mission briefing take place?

Answer 32

prior to members being suited up in CPC.

Question 33

How should entry and back-up persons dress in CPC?

Answer 33

at the same rate and same level of dress.

Question 34

A good donning team will a backup team ready in how many minutes?

Answer 34

less than 1.

Question 35

level of protection for doffing persons out of CPC is determined by who?

Answer 35

safety officer and or group sector supervisor.

Question 36

What is the last item removed of CPC?

Answer 36

Respiratory protection.

Question 37

What needs to needs to be logged at a minimum for CPC?

Answer 37

Date of purchase
manufacturer
vendor
serial #
markings
color
material
destruction date and disposal.

Question 38

Simple testing for level A garments consists of what?

Answer 38

visual inspection and gastight integrity.

Question 39

Simple testing of Level B garments consists of what?

Answer 39

visual inspection only.