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What is the primary purpose of this policy?
What is the primary purpose of this policy?
Who is responsible for administering the respiratory protection program?
Who is responsible for administering the respiratory protection program?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a duty of the Program Administrator?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a duty of the Program Administrator?
According to the policy, what is the responsibility of the employer regarding respirator selection?
According to the policy, what is the responsibility of the employer regarding respirator selection?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a duty of the Program Administrator?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a duty of the Program Administrator?
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What is the scope of this respiratory protection program?
What is the scope of this respiratory protection program?
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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?
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?
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What type of breathing apparatus is the Special Operations District equipped with?
What type of breathing apparatus is the Special Operations District equipped with?
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Which of the following standards do the breathing apparatus units meet?
Which of the following standards do the breathing apparatus units meet?
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According to the OSHA standard, what must be developed for respirator use?
According to the OSHA standard, what must be developed for respirator use?
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In areas where the wearer could be overcome by a toxic or oxygen-deficient atmosphere, what does the OSHA standard require?
In areas where the wearer could be overcome by a toxic or oxygen-deficient atmosphere, what does the OSHA standard require?
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In which of the following situations is SCBA required to be worn and used by all members?
In which of the following situations is SCBA required to be worn and used by all members?
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When can SCBA be removed during a vehicle fire?
When can SCBA be removed during a vehicle fire?
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When is SCBA not normally required for wildland firefighting activities?
When is SCBA not normally required for wildland firefighting activities?
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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)?
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)?
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What is required before a person is assigned to tasks requiring use of respirators?
What is required before a person is assigned to tasks requiring use of respirators?
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What is the requirement for new personnel regarding completing medical exams?
What is the requirement for new personnel regarding completing medical exams?
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What is one of the topics covered in fill station training?
What is one of the topics covered in fill station training?
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Who is responsible for monitoring work area conditions and member stress levels?
Who is responsible for monitoring work area conditions and member stress levels?
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According to the standard, what will happen if a member is physically unable to perform work or use a respirator?
According to the standard, what will happen if a member is physically unable to perform work or use a respirator?
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What is prohibited by the OSHA standard when it comes to wearing a respirator?
What is prohibited by the OSHA standard when it comes to wearing a respirator?
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What testing method is used for fit testing?
What testing method is used for fit testing?
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What is a condition that may prevent a good face seal according to the OSHA standard?
What is a condition that may prevent a good face seal according to the OSHA standard?
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When should a member report changes in weight that prevent a good seal?
When should a member report changes in weight that prevent a good seal?
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What is the requirement for individuals who must wear corrective lenses as part of the facepiece of the respirator?
What is the requirement for individuals who must wear corrective lenses as part of the facepiece of the respirator?
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What must be done with composite cylinders older than 15 years?
What must be done with composite cylinders older than 15 years?
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What will happen if facial hair comes between the sealing portion of the facepiece and the face?
What will happen if facial hair comes between the sealing portion of the facepiece and the face?
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What does the OSHA standard require in terms of training for respirator users?
What does the OSHA standard require in terms of training for respirator users?
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Who will determine if a member is not physically able to use the equipment?
Who will determine if a member is not physically able to use the equipment?
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What is the requirement before new members are permitted to use an SCBA at any incident?
What is the requirement before new members are permitted to use an SCBA at any incident?
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What is prohibited to be worn with SCBA during emergency response incidents or training involving contaminated atmospheres?
What is prohibited to be worn with SCBA during emergency response incidents or training involving contaminated atmospheres?
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What type of training will new personnel undergo before using an SCBA?
What type of training will new personnel undergo before using an SCBA?
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What is required if personnel must wear corrective lenses for firefighting?
What is required if personnel must wear corrective lenses for firefighting?
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What does the IHUD system allow the user to see?
What does the IHUD system allow the user to see?
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What is the purpose of the ICM Unit 2000 Plus?
What is the purpose of the ICM Unit 2000 Plus?
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What does the ICM Unit 2000 Plus do when the SCBA cylinder valve is opened?
What does the ICM Unit 2000 Plus do when the SCBA cylinder valve is opened?
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What action does the RESET/OFF button perform on the ICM Unit 2000 Plus?
What action does the RESET/OFF button perform on the ICM Unit 2000 Plus?
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When should the user open the SCBA cylinder valve fully according to the text?
When should the user open the SCBA cylinder valve fully according to the text?
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What should happen when looking through the facepiece lens at the LED panel?
What should happen when looking through the facepiece lens at the LED panel?
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What must occur before using Continuous Operations Mode?
What must occur before using Continuous Operations Mode?
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What does pushing the Operation Button on the transmitter and holding it for 3 seconds do?
What does pushing the Operation Button on the transmitter and holding it for 3 seconds do?
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What is the purpose of checking that all LED's illuminate at the top of the receiver?
What is the purpose of checking that all LED's illuminate at the top of the receiver?
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Why is it important to inspect for damaged parts before using the SCBA according to the text?
Why is it important to inspect for damaged parts before using the SCBA according to the text?
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What is the primary purpose of storing SCBA units in a proper mounting bracket?
What is the primary purpose of storing SCBA units in a proper mounting bracket?
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How should SCBA/SAR facepieces be stored after cleaning and inspection?
How should SCBA/SAR facepieces be stored after cleaning and inspection?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for monitoring the effectiveness of the SCBA/SAR program?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for monitoring the effectiveness of the SCBA/SAR program?
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What is the frequency of inspections for emergency escape respirators?
What is the frequency of inspections for emergency escape respirators?
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Which of the following is NOT a major sub-assembly of the MMR breathing apparatus?
Which of the following is NOT a major sub-assembly of the MMR breathing apparatus?
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What is the purpose of the Audi-Larm audible alarm in the MMR breathing apparatus?
What is the purpose of the Audi-Larm audible alarm in the MMR breathing apparatus?
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What is the rated service time for a 45-minute/4500 psig cylinder when the Audi-Larm alarm rings?
What is the rated service time for a 45-minute/4500 psig cylinder when the Audi-Larm alarm rings?
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What is the purpose of the URC (Universal Rescue Connection) Assembly in the MMR breathing apparatus?
What is the purpose of the URC (Universal Rescue Connection) Assembly in the MMR breathing apparatus?
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Which of the following statements about the first stage regulator in the MMR breathing apparatus is correct?
Which of the following statements about the first stage regulator in the MMR breathing apparatus is correct?
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What is the rated pressure capacity of the air cylinder in the MMR breathing apparatus?
What is the rated pressure capacity of the air cylinder in the MMR breathing apparatus?
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What should you do if you hear hissing or popping from the Audi-Larm when opening the cylinder valve?
What should you do if you hear hissing or popping from the Audi-Larm when opening the cylinder valve?
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What action confirms that the regulator is securely attached to the facepiece adapter?
What action confirms that the regulator is securely attached to the facepiece adapter?
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When should you return to fresh air immediately during SCBA use?
When should you return to fresh air immediately during SCBA use?
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How should you disconnect the Push-To-Connect Regulator from the facepiece adapter?
How should you disconnect the Push-To-Connect Regulator from the facepiece adapter?
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What should you do if the bypass does not have a continuous flow of air when opened?
What should you do if the bypass does not have a continuous flow of air when opened?
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When does the HUD automatically turn itself off?
When does the HUD automatically turn itself off?
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Why should you be careful not to drop or bump the cylinder?
Why should you be careful not to drop or bump the cylinder?
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What should you do if the cylinder feels loose in its carrier?
What should you do if the cylinder feels loose in its carrier?
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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?
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?
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What is the purpose of cracking the bypass valve slowly to bleed off pressure?
What is the purpose of cracking the bypass valve slowly to bleed off pressure?
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What should be done if there is a significant drop in pressure (more than 100psi in 10 seconds) after pressurizing the system?
What should be done if there is a significant drop in pressure (more than 100psi in 10 seconds) after pressurizing the system?
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What action should be taken if there is any airflow from the regulator when checking for air leaks?
What action should be taken if there is any airflow from the regulator when checking for air leaks?
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What should be done if there is a discrepancy between ICM gauge pressure and cylinder pressure outside acceptable parameters?
What should be done if there is a discrepancy between ICM gauge pressure and cylinder pressure outside acceptable parameters?
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When should the ICM unit gauge be turned off?
When should the ICM unit gauge be turned off?
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Why is it important to place the neckstrap around your neck before donning the facepiece?
Why is it important to place the neckstrap around your neck before donning the facepiece?
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What should you do if you do not receive sufficient airflow while checking for facepiece fit?
What should you do if you do not receive sufficient airflow while checking for facepiece fit?
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What should be done if the exhalation valve feels stuck during testing?
What should be done if the exhalation valve feels stuck during testing?
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What does it mean if there are hissing or pop sounds from Audi-Larm?
What does it mean if there are hissing or pop sounds from Audi-Larm?
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