908 - Respiratory Protection Program
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What is the purpose of the Chesapeake Fire Department's Respiratory Protection Program?

  • To ensure the safety of the public during hazardous situations
  • To protect members from exposure to hazardous atmospheres (correct)
  • To reduce the amount of equipment needed for firefighting
  • To increase the amount of training required for members

    • Who is responsible for overseeing the objectives of the Respiratory Protection Program?

  • Company officers
  • Members using respiratory protection
  • Respiratory Protection Manager (correct)
  • Certified technicians

    • When must members use respiratory protection devices?

  • When they are in a safe environment
  • When they are exposed to harmful environments (correct)
  • When they are performing administrative duties
  • When they are off-duty

    • What is the purpose of fit tests?

    <p>To ensure the respirator provides a proper seal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a medical evaluation questionnaire?

    <p>To ensure members are physically fit to use respiratory protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should cartridge respirator filters be replaced?

    <p>When the wearer smells, tastes, or is irritated by a contaminant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of annual flow testing?

    <p>To ensure the respirator is supplying enough air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should members do if they are exposed to a hazardous atmosphere?

    <p>Leave the area and seek medical attention if necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should full-face respirators not be used?

    <p>In oxygen-deficient atmospheres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should members do if they experience an injury or exposure to a hazardous substance?

    <p>Document the incident on an injury reporting form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The Chesapeake Fire Department has a Respiratory Protection Program to ensure the safety of its members.
    • The policy applies to all members whose job duties could require them to use respiratory protection due to exposure to hazardous atmospheres.
    • The program manager oversees the objectives of the policy and ensures legal mandates are met.
    • Members must use respiratory protection devices when exposed to harmful environments.
    • Members must ensure they have no facial hair or other conditions that could interfere with the seal of the facepiece.
    • Members shall not wear corrective glasses or other PPE that interferes with the seal of the facepiece.
    • Company officers monitor members using respiratory protection and evaluate the continued effectiveness of the respirator.
    • Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) must be used when entering an atmosphere that may be immediately dangerous to life or health.
    • Full-face respirators may be used in situations where the use of SCBA is not necessary or practical.
    • The program includes guidelines for respirator use, inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and repair, as well as required training, testing, and evaluation.
    • Full-face respirators should not be used in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
    • Air-purifying respirators (APR) only filter particulates and should not be used in IDLH atmospheres.
    • Power air-purifying respirators (PAPR) use a blower to supply purified air to the face piece.
    • Cartridge respirators are used in areas where gases, vapors, dusts, fumes, or mists are present.
    • Cartridge respirators should not be used in oxygen-deficient atmospheres or a risk of exposure to the face or eyes.
    • Cartridge respirator filters should be replaced when the wearer smells, tastes, or is irritated by a contaminant or has difficulty breathing.
    • Members should complete mandatory training before using respirators.
    • SCBA and respirators should meet NFPA and NIOSH standards.
    • Fit tests should be done annually, or more frequently if there are changes in the respirator or physical changes in the user.
    • Members using respiratory protection must complete a medical evaluation questionnaire annually.
    • SCBA and respirators must be inspected and maintained regularly
    • Inspections should check for issues with air supply, facepiece, head straps, inhalation/exhalation valves, and filter elements
    • SCBA should be serviced annually by certified technicians
    • Respirators should be cleaned and sanitized after each use
    • Respirators in storage must be protected from damage and labeled properly
    • Annual flow testing is required for all SCBA
    • Members exposed to hazardous atmosphere should leave the area and seek medical attention if necessary
    • Any injury or exposure must be documented on an injury reporting form
    • Exposed members should not drive a vehicle
    • The exposure agent should be identified if possible and a Safety Data Sheet obtained if available.

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