PPE
Much of the chemical-protective equipment on the market today is intended for?
Single use
Most heat related illnesses are typically preceded by?
Dehydration
Most commonly used in the Fire service
SCBA
True or False? Bunker gear provides adequate protection from all hazardous materials
False! It only provides minimal protection from vapors and liquids. Bunker Gear is considered a Class "D" protective suit.
What is the latest version of the ERG?
2024, The ERGs are updated every 4 years
What does a level D ensemble consist of?
Coveralls, work shoes, hard hat, gloves and standard work clothing.
Painful muscle spasm, usually in muscles in the leg or abdomen, that occurs suddenly during or after physical exertion?
Heat Cramps
A filtering device or particulate respirator that removes particulates, vapors and contaminates from the air before it is inhaled?
Air-Purifying Respirator (APR)
What are the 3 chemical states of Matter?
Solid, Liquid and Gas
What color section are the chemicals listed alphabetically in?
Blue Section
_____ is a liquid splash protection ensemble that consists of a single or multi piece chemical protective garment, boots, gloves and SCBA
Level B Ensemble
A mild form of shock that arises when the circulatory system begins to fail because the body is unable to dissipate excessive heat and becomes overheated.
Heat Exhaustion
_____ use an external air source such as a compressor or a compressed air cylinder?
Supplied Air Respirator (SAR)
_____ are required by the DOT whenever materials are transported from one place to another?
Shipping Papers
What color section are chemicals listed numerically by their four digit UN number?
Yellow Seciton
A fully encapsulating vapor protective ensemble that completely envelops both the wearer and the selected respiratory protection?
Level A
When the core body temperature falls below 95 degrees?
Hypothermia
Some hazardous material/WMD response teams use a form of respiratory protection referred to as a?
Closed-Circuit SCBA
What does CBRN stand for?
Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear
What color section describes hazards associated with the chemicals listed in the yellow and blue section?
Orange Section
What are the 3 hand singles and what to they mean?
1. One hand on top of head making a tapping motion indicates that I'm okay, 2. Hands across the throat indicates air problem, 3. Both hands over head tapping on top or waving indicate trouble.
A severe and potentially fatal condition resulting from the failure of the body's temperature-regulating capacity.
Heat Stroke
Similar in function to the APR but includes a small fan to help circulate air into the mask?
Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
What does HAZWOPER stand for?
HAZardous Waste OPerations and Emergency Response
Toxic Inhalation Hazard (TIH)