SOP 919 Fire Station Clothes Washers and Dryers SOP

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According to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 919, what should be done with grossly contaminated uniforms?

They should be placed in a single yellow plastic bag marked with the wearer's name, shift and station and brought to the Logistics Division.

They should be washed in the station's laundry facilities along with other slightly contaminated uniforms.

They should be thrown away in a biohazard red bag.

They should be placed in a doubled yellow plastic bag marked with the wearer's name, shift and station and brought to the Logistics Division. (correct)

What is the correct procedure for washing slightly contaminated and soiled station uniforms?

Wash, rinse twice, then run an empty cleaning cycle.

Wash and rinse twice. (correct)

Wash and rinse once.

Wash, rinse once, then run an empty cleaning cycle.

According to the SOP 919, where should ordinary wear clothes and linens be washed?

In the station's laundry facilities, along with slightly contaminated uniforms.

At the wearer's home.

In the station's laundry facilities after an empty cleaning cycle has been run. (correct)

At a specialized laundry facility that follows N.F.P.A. guidelines.

When should the Logistics Division be contacted regarding contaminated uniforms?

When the uniforms are returned and ready for pickup. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of clothing is explicitly NOT permitted in the offices or break area of the Logisitics Division?

Grossly contaminated uniforms. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What types of garments can be laundered in the department clothes washers?

Slightly contaminated garments (C) Signup and view all the answers

How often does each station receive detergent for laundering dish towels?

Monthly (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should individuals use to wash their personal items?

Their yearly clothing allowance to purchase laundry products (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of contamination is described as exposure to a biological terrorist agent?

Grossly contaminated (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT allowed to be washed in the department clothes washers?

Shop towels (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of bleach in the washing process according to the guidelines?

For laundering dish towels specifically (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with personal protective ensembles concerning cleaning?

They should be cleaned according to S.O.P. 605 guidelines. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What frequency does the department provide bottles of bleach to each station?

Every two weeks (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 919: Fire Station Clothes Washers and Dryers

Subject: Fire Station Clothes Washers and Dryers
Category: Operations/Support Services
Subcategory: Logistics
Effective Date: 10/08/13
Revision Date: 08/12/20
Purpose: To provide guidelines for the use of clothes washers and dryers at fire stations.

Definitions

Garment: Station uniforms or personal protective ensembles.
Grossly Contaminated: Soiled with large amounts of blood or body fluids, exposure to hazardous materials, or biological agents.
Slightly Contaminated: Soiled with small amounts of blood or body fluids.
Soiled: Exposed to heat, elements, and products of combustion.
Ordinary Wear: Normal daily use.

Facilities

Every fire station is equipped with a clothes washer and dryer.
Laundry products (detergent, bleach) for dishtowels are provided.
Individual station members purchase personal laundry products using their yearly allowance.

Cleaning Procedures

Only slightly contaminated, soiled, or ordinary-wear garments and bedding are placed in washers/dryers.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is not put in the washers/dryers. (Refer to SOP 605 for PPE cleaning).
Oily rags, shop towels, etc. are not washed.
Slightly contaminated/soiled uniforms are washed twice and rinsed.

Biohazard Cleaning

Grossly contaminated uniforms/PPE are placed in double yellow plastic bags marked with personnel information (name, shift, station) and taken to the Logistics Division.
Do not use biohazard red bags.
The Logistics Division will handle the laundering and notify staff when uniforms are ready.
Protective gloves are recommended for this procedure.
Personnel must maintain cleanliness/hygiene after handling contaminated uniforms.
If necessary after hours, contact the on-duty District Commander.
Contaminated items are not permitted in office or break areas.

Haz-Mat Cleaning (Hazardous Materials)

Cleaning of Haz-Mat contaminated clothing is done on a case-by-case basis and in consultation with the Pinellas County Hazardous Materials Team.

Laundering Requirements

Run a full cleaning cycle after washing slightly contaminated garments before washing ordinary clothes/linens.
Ordinary clothing/linens require only washing and a single rinse.
Contaminated or soiled uniforms should not be taken away from the work location outside for laundering.

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This quiz covers the Standard Operating Procedure 919 regarding the proper use of clothes washers and dryers at fire stations. It includes definitions of contamination levels and guidelines for laundry handling. Understand the importance of maintaining hygiene for fire station uniforms and protective gear.