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What is the purpose of personal decontamination?
What is the purpose of personal decontamination?
- To remove damaged equipment
- To supply clean air
- To notify the Incident Commander
- To remove any contamination that may have occurred during PPE removal (correct)
When does safety decontamination occur?
When does safety decontamination occur?
- After the removal of PPE (correct)
- Before personal decontamination
- During the removal of SCBA face piece
- Before using tobacco products
What is the correct sequence for the removal of PPE?
What is the correct sequence for the removal of PPE?
- From the head down starting with the helmet (correct)
- From the feet up starting with boots
- From the torso down starting with the jacket
- From the hands up starting with gloves
What action should be taken if equipment is damaged due to contamination?
What action should be taken if equipment is damaged due to contamination?
When should members in need of decontamination refrain from using tobacco products?
When should members in need of decontamination refrain from using tobacco products?
What occurs after personal decontamination has been completed?
What occurs after personal decontamination has been completed?
What is the purpose of the Equipment Drop step in the decontamination sequence?
What is the purpose of the Equipment Drop step in the decontamination sequence?
What is the primary goal of Gross Decontamination in the decontamination process?
What is the primary goal of Gross Decontamination in the decontamination process?
Where should the decontamination site be located according to the provided guidelines?
Where should the decontamination site be located according to the provided guidelines?
What should be done if proper decontamination cannot be accomplished for equipment during the decontamination process?
What should be done if proper decontamination cannot be accomplished for equipment during the decontamination process?
When should the decontamination corridor be established according to the guidelines?
When should the decontamination corridor be established according to the guidelines?
What should be done after personnel have completed Gross Decontamination during the decontamination process?
What should be done after personnel have completed Gross Decontamination during the decontamination process?
What is the primary responsibility of the Decontamination Officer?
What is the primary responsibility of the Decontamination Officer?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Decontamination Officer?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Decontamination Officer?
What is the correct sequence for decontamination?
What is the correct sequence for decontamination?
What is the purpose of the decontamination corridor?
What is the purpose of the decontamination corridor?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding PPE decontamination?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding PPE decontamination?
What is the purpose of keeping records on personnel working in or going through decontamination?
What is the purpose of keeping records on personnel working in or going through decontamination?
