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Objective
Upon the successful completion of this module, participants will be able to select the appropriate PPE for use in incidents related to biodiesel production. Participants will also be able to effectively conduct decontamination efforts on PPE after an incident.
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Introduction
Need to be aware of need for PPE Sometimes structural fire fighting
gear will serve needs Other times will need to don CPC
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Selection of PPE based on hazard to responders
All responders must at least be trained to operations level of NFPA 472
Important to define agency’s mission & identify potential hazards through preplanning facilities in jurisdiction
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Purpose of PPE Normal PPE for responders:
– SFPC with SCBA To provide intended level of
protection, SFPC must be:– Well-fitting– Regularly cleaned & maintained– Donned & worn appropriately
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Structural Firefighter Protective Clothing (SFPC)
Designed to provide limited thermal protection & protection from toxic by-products of combustion
Not designed to withstand contact
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Structural Firefighter Protective Clothing (SFPC)
No layers / components SFPC designed to protect against chemicals
Quick “in-and-out” operation Limitations of SFPC
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Respiratory Protection
Inhalation major route of chemical exposure
2 types of respirators:– SCBA– SAR
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Appropriate PPE Selection Planning Tip
Determine action level of flammable concern
If temperature of material & / or surface is greater than final calculation, choose PPE with thermal protection
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Flash Point of the Material - Material Temperature = XX ÷ 2 = Y
Y + Material Temperature = Action Level of Flammability Concern
Inspecting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Effective PPE inspection program should include 5 different inspections
Conduct SCBA inspections mandated by law
Damaged / Deteriorated PPE assessed for either replacement / repair
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Inspecting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
CPC:– Arrive at incident without necessary
level of protection: Work toward controlling incident until
appropriate protective clothing arrives on scene
– 4 levels– Purpose
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Inspecting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
CPC:– Level A protection:
Highest level of respiratory & skin protection
NFPA 1991 Indicators for use of
Level A protection Level A advantages Level A limitations
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Inspecting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
CPC:– Level B protection:
Same respiratory protection as Level A but less skin protection
Never use when possibility of contact with dangerous vapor / gas
NFPA 1992 Indicators for use of Level B
protection
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Inspecting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
CPC:– Level C protection:
NFPA 1992 EPA versus NFPA
requirements Indicators for use of
Level C protection
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Inspecting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
CPC:– Level D protection:
EPA & NFPA guidelines address normal workplace protections
More commonly used in industrial operations than fire service
No NFPA standard Features of Level D protection Indicators of Level D protection
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Emergency Decontamination Procedures
Physically remove contaminants Neutralize / Dilute contaminants Remove contaminants by
combination of both physical & chemical means
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Emergency Decontamination Procedures
Decontamination strategies:– Need to be applicable to wide variety of
environments– Should be modifiable during inclement
weather SOPs & alternatives should be
developed & practiced
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Emergency Decontamination Procedures
Emergency showers where corrosive materials are
Secondary contamination:– Contaminated clothing placed in plastic
bags for further decontamination & disposal
– Decontamination staging area set up away from scene
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Emergency Decontamination Procedures
Decontamination guidelines:– Outer, more heavily contaminated items
be decontaminated & removed first– Decontamination & removal of inner,
less contaminated items next– All equipment must be decontaminated– Important things to remember
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Activity 5.1 — Selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Purpose:– To enable participants to demonstrate
their understanding of the need for CPC at biodiesel incidents.
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Summary
Biodiesel is generally considered nontoxic, ingredients for making it extremely toxic
Firefighters usually arrive on scene with only bunker gear for protection
Need to have idea of what kinds of CPC to don
ERG is useful tool for determining level of need
Effective decontamination required following toxic incident
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