MSA G1

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What is the purpose of the SOG for G1 SCBA Daily Inspection?

To outline the history of SCBA usage

To provide guidelines for emergency response procedures

To establish a Respiratory Protection Program and give direction for the daily checkout of the G1 MSA SCBA (correct)

To discuss the maintenance of fire control equipment

What does the MSA G1 pressure-demand SCBA provide to the user?

Filtered air from the surrounding environment

Oxygen directly from the ambient atmosphere

Breathable air from a compressed air cylinder via a pressure reducer, a regulator, and a face piece (correct)

Nitrogen for breathing purposes

What organizations' recommendations are incorporated into the Respiratory Protection Program mentioned in the SOG?

World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO)

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (correct)

American Red Cross and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

What is the purpose of the G1 MSA SCBA mentioned in the SOG?

Operating independent of the ambient air for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to check the white light illuminating the pressure gauge on the control module?

Lay the control module down flat Signup and view all the answers

How should the reset buttons on the control module be used?

Both buttons have the same function Signup and view all the answers

What should be observed to verify the proper function of the HUD, control module, power module, and low pressure warning device?

Control module gauge and display when the alarms sound Signup and view all the answers

Where is the battery module installed on the SCBA?

User side in the middle of the back plate Signup and view all the answers

How should the Li-ion battery module be unlocked for removal?

With the battery removal tool Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before inserting the battery pack into the power module?

Ensure the power module is clean and undamaged Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to ensure the battery pack fits securely?

Push on the opposite side of the power module Signup and view all the answers

When should the battery be changed according to the text?

If the battery indicator on the gauge is at half or below Signup and view all the answers

How should the RFID pairing tag be accessed on the G1 SCBA?

Press and hold both of the 2 GREEN control module buttons Signup and view all the answers

Where should the RFID pairing tag be placed for the specific radio?

Over the RFID target on the G1 power module Signup and view all the answers

What should be done once the RFID tag has been read by the G1 SCBA?

Accept the pairing request using the Motorola menu button Signup and view all the answers

Where can one find the G1 SCBA use and care manual?

On power DMS Signup and view all the answers

What is a key purpose of using SCBA?

To be used in hazardous atmospheres Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the visual inspections of SCBA?

Checking for damage, deterioration, and cleanliness of components Signup and view all the answers

Which components require inspections for SCBA?

Face piece, regulator, pressure reducer, cylinder and valve assembly, and carrier assembly Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in the functional tests of SCBA?

Checking the ability of the regulator and face piece to hold negative pressure Signup and view all the answers

What should the LED display on the regulator do during functional testing?

Illuminate in a sequenced pattern Signup and view all the answers

What must be ensured regarding air flow from the regulator and attachment to the face piece?

Air flow from the regulator and proper attachment to the face piece Signup and view all the answers

What should not be produced by the regulator during functional testing?

Unusual sounds such as whistling, chattering, or popping Signup and view all the answers

When should the SCBA not be used?

If negative pressure cannot be maintained in the face piece Signup and view all the answers

How often must carbon-wrapped cylinders undergo hydrostatic testing?

Every five years Signup and view all the answers

In what type of atmospheres should the SCBA be used in conjunction with appropriate PPE?

Confined spaces or IDLH atmospheres Signup and view all the answers

What is mandated when using SCBAs in hazardous atmospheres?

Two-person evolutions and communication Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection and Functional Testing

SCBA is used in hazardous atmospheres or when the atmosphere may become hazardous
Visual inspections include checking for damage, deterioration, and cleanliness of components
Inspections of face piece, regulator, pressure reducer, cylinder and valve assembly, and carrier assembly are required
Functional tests involve checking the ability of the regulator and face piece to hold negative pressure
The LED display on the regulator should illuminate in a sequenced pattern
Air flow from the regulator and proper attachment to the face piece must be ensured
The regulator should not produce unusual sounds such as whistling, chattering, or popping
SCBA should not be used if negative pressure cannot be maintained in the face piece
If any component is damaged, missing, or not functioning properly, the SCBA should be removed from service
Carbon-wrapped cylinders must undergo hydrostatic testing every five years
The SCBA should be used in conjunction with appropriate PPE in confined spaces or IDLH atmospheres
Two-person evolutions and communication are mandated when using SCBAs in hazardous atmospheres

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