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What is the purpose of the policy on on-scene cleaning procedures for personnel and PPE?
What is the purpose of the policy on on-scene cleaning procedures for personnel and PPE?
Who does the policy apply to?
Who does the policy apply to?
When should personnel ensure decontamination of their PPE and SCBA harness?
When should personnel ensure decontamination of their PPE and SCBA harness?
Who can deem the field decontamination of PPE or SCBA necessary?
Who can deem the field decontamination of PPE or SCBA necessary?
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What is the goal of the cleaning procedures for PPE and SCBA as per the policy?
What is the goal of the cleaning procedures for PPE and SCBA as per the policy?
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What is not intended to limit or discourage as per the policy?
What is not intended to limit or discourage as per the policy?
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What is the recommended ratio of Dawn dish soap to water for the soap solution in the 5-gallon bucket?
What is the recommended ratio of Dawn dish soap to water for the soap solution in the 5-gallon bucket?
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What should be done immediately after removing the helmet, hood, and SCBA face-piece?
What should be done immediately after removing the helmet, hood, and SCBA face-piece?
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What should be used to clean SCBA masks when members return to quarters?
What should be used to clean SCBA masks when members return to quarters?
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What should be avoided during on-scene cleaning of PPE?
What should be avoided during on-scene cleaning of PPE?
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What is the purpose of allowing PPE/SCBA harness to air dry for at least 15 minutes before placing it back on the apparatus?
What is the purpose of allowing PPE/SCBA harness to air dry for at least 15 minutes before placing it back on the apparatus?
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What can potentially damage hearing during the decontamination process?
What can potentially damage hearing during the decontamination process?
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When should wet wipes be used to remove contaminants from exposed skin?
When should wet wipes be used to remove contaminants from exposed skin?
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What should be used to pre-rinse the PPE/SCBA harness?
What should be used to pre-rinse the PPE/SCBA harness?
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What should NOT be used for on scene cleaning of PPE when active interior firefighting operations are ongoing?
What should NOT be used for on scene cleaning of PPE when active interior firefighting operations are ongoing?
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What is advised when using compressed air during the decontamination process?
What is advised when using compressed air during the decontamination process?
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What is recommended immediately after removing contaminants from exposed skin using wet wipes?
What is recommended immediately after removing contaminants from exposed skin using wet wipes?
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What is advised after cleaning and drying soiled PPE in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines?
What is advised after cleaning and drying soiled PPE in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines?
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