OSHA Respiratory Protection SOP 74
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What is the primary purpose of this policy?

  • To establish a medical surveillance program
  • To comply with OSHA's Respiratory Protection Requirements (correct)
  • To select appropriate respirators for various tasks
  • To outline the duties of the Program Administrator
  • Who is responsible for administering the respiratory protection program?

  • The OSHA Compliance Officer
  • The Deputy Chief - Support Services (correct)
  • The Safety Committee
  • The Fire Chief
  • Which of the following is NOT listed as a duty of the Program Administrator?

  • Ensuring proper fit testing of respirators
  • Providing training on respirator use and maintenance
  • Conducting air quality testing for atmosphere-supplying respirators (correct)
  • Selecting appropriate respiratory protection equipment
  • According to the policy, what is the responsibility of the employer regarding respirator selection?

    <p>To provide respirators that meet OSHA standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a duty of the Program Administrator?

    <p>Conducting medical examinations for employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of this respiratory protection program?

    <p>All St. Johns County Fire Rescue personnel who are required to wear respiratory protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rated usage time for the MSA-Firehawk M7XT-CBRN pressure demand type self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) currently provided by the Department?

    <p>45 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of breathing apparatus is the Special Operations District equipped with?

    <p>Both MSA-FireHawk-M7XT-CBRN and MSA Prem-Aire SAR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following standards do the breathing apparatus units meet?

    <p>NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire Fighters (2013 Edition)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the OSHA standard, what must be developed for respirator use?

    <p>Procedures for safe use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In areas where the wearer could be overcome by a toxic or oxygen-deficient atmosphere, what does the OSHA standard require?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following situations is SCBA required to be worn and used by all members?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can SCBA be removed during a vehicle fire?

    <p>Both b and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is SCBA not normally required for wildland firefighting activities?

    <p>When unusual smoke conditions or toxic products of combustion are suspected to be greater than normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum requirement for members operating in an atmosphere that is, or is suspected to be, immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required before a person is assigned to tasks requiring use of respirators?

    <p>They must be certified by a medical professional as physically able to perform the work and use the equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for new personnel regarding completing medical exams?

    <p>They must complete a medical exam when first employed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the topics covered in fill station training?

    <p>Procedures for checking the oxygen level in the SCBA cylinder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for monitoring work area conditions and member stress levels?

    <p>Supervisors of companies, crews, or work groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the standard, what will happen if a member is physically unable to perform work or use a respirator?

    <p>They will be advised in writing and reassigned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited by the OSHA standard when it comes to wearing a respirator?

    <p>Wearing a respirator with facial hair that interferes with the seal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What testing method is used for fit testing?

    <p>Qualitative testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a condition that may prevent a good face seal according to the OSHA standard?

    <p>Growth of beard or sideburns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a member report changes in weight that prevent a good seal?

    <p>Immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for individuals who must wear corrective lenses as part of the facepiece of the respirator?

    <p>The facepiece and lenses should be fitted by qualified individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done with composite cylinders older than 15 years?

    <p>Removed from service and not refilled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen if facial hair comes between the sealing portion of the facepiece and the face?

    <p>No fit testing will be performed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the OSHA standard require in terms of training for respirator users?

    <p>Training must include wearing the respirator in normal air for a familiarity period and in a test atmosphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will determine if a member is not physically able to use the equipment?

    <p>The Incident Commander at any incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement before new members are permitted to use an SCBA at any incident?

    <p>They must complete fill station training.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited to be worn with SCBA during emergency response incidents or training involving contaminated atmospheres?

    <p>Contact lenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of training will new personnel undergo before using an SCBA?

    <p>Normal air atmosphere training only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required if personnel must wear corrective lenses for firefighting?

    <p>A written request to the Department Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the IHUD system allow the user to see?

    <p>Air cylinder volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ICM Unit 2000 Plus?

    <p>Warn about low pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ICM Unit 2000 Plus do when the SCBA cylinder valve is opened?

    <p>It activates the full alarm mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does the RESET/OFF button perform on the ICM Unit 2000 Plus?

    <p>Resets from full alarm mode and shuts off the unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the user open the SCBA cylinder valve fully according to the text?

    <p>To pressurize the IHUD and then close it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should happen when looking through the facepiece lens at the LED panel?

    <p>All LEDs must illuminate at the top of the receiver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur before using Continuous Operations Mode?

    <p>System must be pressurized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pushing the Operation Button on the transmitter and holding it for 3 seconds do?

    <p>Initiates Continuous Operations Mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of checking that all LED's illuminate at the top of the receiver?

    <p>To ensure proper pressurization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to inspect for damaged parts before using the SCBA according to the text?

    <p>To ensure safe usage and functionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of storing SCBA units in a proper mounting bracket?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should SCBA/SAR facepieces be stored after cleaning and inspection?

    <p>Any of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for monitoring the effectiveness of the SCBA/SAR program?

    <p>Quarterly audits by an external agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency of inspections for emergency escape respirators?

    <p>Before each use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major sub-assembly of the MMR breathing apparatus?

    <p>Integrated Thermal Imaging Camera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Audi-Larm audible alarm in the MMR breathing apparatus?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rated service time for a 45-minute/4500 psig cylinder when the Audi-Larm alarm rings?

    <p>15 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the URC (Universal Rescue Connection) Assembly in the MMR breathing apparatus?

    <p>To connect to external air sources for rescue operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the first stage regulator in the MMR breathing apparatus is correct?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rated pressure capacity of the air cylinder in the MMR breathing apparatus?

    <p>4500 psig</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you hear hissing or popping from the Audi-Larm when opening the cylinder valve?

    <p>Return the SCBA for repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action confirms that the regulator is securely attached to the facepiece adapter?

    <p>Pull on the regulator after inserting it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you return to fresh air immediately during SCBA use?

    <p>When the bell starts ringing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you disconnect the Push-To-Connect Regulator from the facepiece adapter?

    <p>Press the release buttons and pull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the bypass does not have a continuous flow of air when opened?

    <p>Return to fresh air immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the HUD automatically turn itself off?

    <p>Approximately 60 seconds after depressurization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you be careful not to drop or bump the cylinder?

    <p>To prevent the cylinder from becoming an airborne projectile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the cylinder feels loose in its carrier?

    <p>Re-check band and latch engagement on cylinder carrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the Audi-Larm fails to ring, ICM or HUD fails to light or tone, or fails to continuously ring to 200 psig?

    <p>Do not use the SCBA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of cracking the bypass valve slowly to bleed off pressure?

    <p>To decrease pressure in the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if there is a significant drop in pressure (more than 100psi in 10 seconds) after pressurizing the system?

    <p>Do not use the SCBA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if there is any airflow from the regulator when checking for air leaks?

    <p>Repeat steps 64 and 65</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if there is a discrepancy between ICM gauge pressure and cylinder pressure outside acceptable parameters?

    <p>Do not use the SCBA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the ICM unit gauge be turned off?

    <p>When reaching 200 psig</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to place the neckstrap around your neck before donning the facepiece?

    <p>To secure the facepiece in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you do not receive sufficient airflow while checking for facepiece fit?

    <p>Do not use the facepiece</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the exhalation valve feels stuck during testing?

    <p>Exhale sharply to open the valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean if there are hissing or pop sounds from Audi-Larm?

    <p>The SCBA should not be used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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