UNIT 5-4 RESPIRATORY NAVOSH Flashcards
who appoints a respiratory protection manager in writing
CO
what does RPPM stand for
Respiratory Protection Program Manager
Once appointed how long does the Respiratory Protection Program Manager have to complete required training
3 months
what are the responsibilities of the RPPM
evaluate program annually
ensure proper fit testing is perfromed
what are the responsibilities of the SMDR
conduct or schedule preplacement or periodic evaluations
medically cerify qualed individuals
assist RPPM in identifying hazards
what are the requiremnets for respirator use
no deployment limiting medical conditions
current pha
IMR
when IMR status cannot be determined use what
Respirator User Certification Exam 716
who may perform examination for respirator use
dr RN or Occ. Nurse PA PMT IDC
define aerosols
material dispensed from a pressurized container using a gas propellant
define contaminant
material not normally present in the atmosphere
define dust
small solid particles created by breaking up of larger particles by processes such as crushing, grinding, or expulsion
define fumes
small particles formed by condensation of volatilized solids, usual metals
O2 deficient atmosphere
must be 19.5% by volume to use air-purifying respirator
what does IDLH stand for
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
what is a concentration of a contaminant which can produce an immediate irreversible debilitating effect on health or can cause death
Atmosphere Immediately Dangerous to Life of Health
what are 2 engineering controls used for air contaminants
ventilation and exhaust
what are 2 forms of exhaust
forced air system and damage control gear
what is considered to be adequate oxygen
19.5% by volume
must never be used in place of air purifying respirator
military gas mask
what does EEBD stand for
Emergency Escape Breathing Device
Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEDB) must never be used for
entry into Hazardous atmospheres. ESCAPE USE ONLY
WHAT ARE THE THREE STEPS OF CARE FOR RESPIRATORS
CLEAN
SANITIZE
STORE
DESCRIBE THE CLEANING STEPS FOR RESPIRATORS
REMOVE AND DISCARD USED CARTRIDGES
DISASEMBLE AND HAND WASH THE FACE PIECE IN WARM WATER AND MILD DISHWASHING DETERGENT
NEVER USE TEMPS ABOVE 43^C OR 110^F
DESCRIBE THE PROCESS OF SANITIZING RESPIRATOR FACE PIECES
IMMERSE FOR 2 MIN IN 50ppm solution of iodine (15ml iodine to 1.5 liter water)
Rinse in clean water about 100^F
Air Dry
reassemble and reinspect
describe the process of storing respirators
clean ziplock bag
ensure respirator is completely dry
store flat in clean dry uncontaminated area
respirator maintenance can be done if
trained and not on valves, regulators and alarms
what is qualitive fit testing
sea and shore
with oils
what is quantitative fit testing
shore activities only
