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What is the minimum level of CO detected by metering equipment that necessitates evacuation and ventilation of premises?
What is the minimum level of CO detected by metering equipment that necessitates evacuation and ventilation of premises?
- 5 ppm
- 15 ppm
- 20 ppm
- 9 ppm (correct)
When should all personnel use personal protective equipment (PPE) and SCBAs?
When should all personnel use personal protective equipment (PPE) and SCBAs?
- In any atmosphere with excess of 35 ppm in any occupancy (correct)
- In any atmosphere with excess of 50 ppm in any occupancy
- Only when the equipment is available on-site
- Only when carbon monoxide levels exceed 9 ppm
What is the standard level of carbon monoxide (in ppm) set by OSHA for business occupancy?
What is the standard level of carbon monoxide (in ppm) set by OSHA for business occupancy?
- 5 ppm
- 35 ppm (correct)
- 25 ppm
- 9 ppm
What is the first step recommended to be taken after establishing scene control in a carbon monoxide investigation?
What is the first step recommended to be taken after establishing scene control in a carbon monoxide investigation?
Which organization sets the standard level of carbon monoxide at 9 PPM?
Which organization sets the standard level of carbon monoxide at 9 PPM?
If no one exhibits symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, what action is not required unless specific conditions are met?
If no one exhibits symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, what action is not required unless specific conditions are met?
What is the maximum safe working level for carbon monoxide (CO) established by OSHA over an 8-hour period?
What is the maximum safe working level for carbon monoxide (CO) established by OSHA over an 8-hour period?
According to the EPA, what is the maximum residential level for carbon monoxide that should not be exceeded over an 8-hour period?
According to the EPA, what is the maximum residential level for carbon monoxide that should not be exceeded over an 8-hour period?
Which of the following is the first priority upon arrival at a potential carbon monoxide incident?
Which of the following is the first priority upon arrival at a potential carbon monoxide incident?
If complaints or suspected complaints of carbon monoxide poisoning are reported or found upon arrival, what should be done initially?
If complaints or suspected complaints of carbon monoxide poisoning are reported or found upon arrival, what should be done initially?
What is the primary concern when responding to a carbon monoxide incident, according to the guidelines?
What is the primary concern when responding to a carbon monoxide incident, according to the guidelines?
According to the guidelines, levels of carbon monoxide above which value are considered harmful?
According to the guidelines, levels of carbon monoxide above which value are considered harmful?
What action should be taken if a CO reading is 9 ppm or less?
What action should be taken if a CO reading is 9 ppm or less?
At what CO reading should all occupants be recommended to leave the premises?
At what CO reading should all occupants be recommended to leave the premises?
What is the recommended action if an appliance is identified as producing CO during an investigation?
What is the recommended action if an appliance is identified as producing CO during an investigation?
What is the primary procedure for a CO incident in terms of scene control?
What is the primary procedure for a CO incident in terms of scene control?
At what point can occupants reoccupy the premises after a CO incident?
At what point can occupants reoccupy the premises after a CO incident?
What is the recommended course of action if a CO reading is more than 9 ppm but less than 50 ppm?
What is the recommended course of action if a CO reading is more than 9 ppm but less than 50 ppm?
