PPE Basics
Portion of the body that structural PPE designed to cover?
All Skin
This organization develops standards for firefighting personal protective equipment
NFPA
SCBA
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
The sole purpose of this item is to protect head, neck and ears
Reduced oxygen delivery to the body's tissues
Hypoxia
An SCBA face shield is considered this type of eye protection.
Secondary
The Standard on Structural Firefighting Gear
NFPA 1971
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Structural firefighting coats and trousers have a protective system that consists of _____ components.
Three
Regulatory agencies define oxygen deficiency as a percentage of oxygen in air less than ______
19.5%
According to the standard, work uniform underwear should be made of this material.
What does ANSI standard Z87.1 address?
Eye Protection
PASS
Personal accountability safety system
Where you can find a DRD (Drag Rescue Device)
Turnout Coat, near the collar.
Which body system is the most vulnerable to injury from an IDLH (immediately dangerous to life and health) atmosphere?
Respiratory
This is the approx. temperature limit that PPE can absorb before it can cause contact burns with the wearer?
400 Degrees Fahrenheit
According to NFPA there are 3 type of PPE accepted cleaning methods. Name 2
Routine, Advanced, Contract
PPC
Personal Protective Clothing
Structural FF Boots must have a _________ outer shell
Water Resistant
This condition is most likely to result from inhaling super heated air
Pulmonary Edema
This label must be attached to all personal protective gear
Manufacturer's Compliance Label
The __________ Facepiece Fit Test is accepted by OSHA.
Quantitative
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
PPE can absorb heat to the point where is is _________ than the ambient temperature
Hotter
I'm the earliest occurring sign or symptom of Hypoxia
Reduced Work Capacity