Volume 5 Units 3, and 4 Flashcards
Which agency serves as the office of primary responsibility (OPR) for the installation respiratory protection (RP) program?
Bioenvironmental engineering (BE)
Who will provide resolution when there are inconsistencies for respiratory protection (RP) between technical orders (TO) and Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) standards?
Respiratory protection administrator
Who is responsible for ensuring that approved respirators are used correctly and are properly maintained?
Individual workers
What respirator remains dependent upon an air supply that is not carried by the wearer?
Closed-circuit self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA)
What series of filter cannot be used if aerosolized oil particles are present in the work environment?
S
Why is it important to rinse a respirator in clean water after it has been immersed in a disinfecting solution?
Because traces of the disinfectant left on the mask can cause skin irritation
Proper respirator selection is not based on which of these criteria?
a) Worker’s activities.
b) Evaluation of respiratory hazards.
c) Worker’s respirator brand preference.
d) Time period that respirator must be worn.
Worker’s respirator brand preference
At least how often are respirators used for emergency use only required to be inspected?
Monthly
Which respirator selection factors would be considered during the planning of emergency situations in which workers must escape?
Location of hazardous area with respect to area with respirable air
What is the highest contaminant concentration for which a respirator adequately protects the wearer?
Maximum use concentration (MUC)
A fit factor can be calculated for what type of fit-test?
Quantitative
What method of fit-testing must be used when specified by an Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) substance-specific standard?
Quantitative
What method of fit-testing relies on the sensory response of the individual to the contaminant put into the air?
Qualitative
Workers are required to be trained and fit-tested initially and every _____
12 months
Supervisor training should be repeated when there is a ______
Permanent change of station (PCS)
Which organization is responsible for the overall management of the Confined Space Program?
Ground safety
Before a worker can perform verification testing of a confined space, they must be _____
Be trained and certified on the specific testing equipment and qualified to interpret the results
Which atmospheric characteristics classify a confined space as permit-required?
Contains a material that has the potential for a hazardous atmosphere to develop
Which gas should be used to ventilate a confined space?
Normal air
If workers or other people could inadvertently enter a permit-required confined space, what action must be taken?
Post a danger sign at the entrance of the space
Entry permits must be approved by the installation ______
Ground safety office, BE, and fire department personnel
Personnel who issue respirators are briefed how often and by whom concerning the issue of respirator parts?
Annually, by supervisor
To whom does bioenvironmental engineering (BE) report the findings of a respiratory program review?
Aeromedical Council and the Combined Occupational Safety and Health Council
