Haz Mat Ops Unit 5 FVCC Fire Science 2 Name: Match to their purpose various types of PPE. Write the correct letters on the blanks. (1 pt. each, 4/5)________ 1. Shields or isolates individuals from the chemical, physical,

and biological hazards that may be encountered during hazardous materials operations.

________ 2. Protects the wearer against chemical vapors or gases.

________ 3. Protects the wearer from short-term high-temperature exposures in situations where heat levels exceed the capabilities of standard fire-fighting protective clothing.

________ 4. Gives a person protection from heat, moisture, and the ordinary hazards associated with structural fire fighting.

________ 5. Protects users from chemical liquid splashes but not against chemical vapors or gases.

Select facts about the advantages and limitations of various types of PPE. Write the correct letters on the blanks. (1 pt. each, 7/10)________ 1. Which type of PPE includes a helmet, coat, pants, boots, gloves, a PASS device, and a hood?

A. Vapor-protective clothing B. Chemical-protective clothingC. Liquid-splash protective clothingD. Structural fire-fighting protective clothing

________ 2. Which of the following is a type of high-temperature protective clothing?

A. Proximity suitB. Encapsulating suitC. Vapor-protective suitD. Nonencapsulating suit

________ 3. What type of suit allows a person to work in total flame environments for short periods of time?

A. Proximity suitB. Fire-entry suitC. Encapsulating suitD. Nonencapsulating suit

________ 4. Which type of PPE should be used when contact with splashes of extremely hazardous materials are unlikely?

A. Vapor-protective clothingB. Liquid-splash protective clothing C. High-temperature protective clothingD. Structural fire-fighting protective clothing

________ 5. Which type of PPE is neither corrosive-resistant nor vapor-tight?

A. Chemical-protective clothingB. Liquid-splash protective clothingC. High-temperature protective clothingD. Structural fire-fighting protective clothing

A. Structural fire-fighting protective clothing

B. High-temperature protective clothing

C. Chemical vapor protective clothing

D. Chemical-protective clothing (CPC)

E. Liquid-splashprotective clothing

F. Vapor-protective clothing

________ 6. What is a "single-one piece unit that protects against splashes"?

A. Proximity suitB. Fire-entry suitC. Encapsulating suitD. Nonencapsulating suit

________ 7. Which type of PPE must be worn with positive-pressure SCBA or combination SCBA/supplied-air breathing apparatus?

A. Vapor-protective clothingB. Chemical-protective clothingC. Liquid-splash protective clothingD. High-temperature protective clothing

________ 8. Which PPE requires frequent and extensive training for efficient and safe use?

A. Chemical-protective clothingB. Liquid-splash protective clothingC. High-temperature protective clothingD. Structural fire-fighting protective clothing

________ 9. What is an advantage of proximity suits?

A. Protects the user against all chemical hazards.B. Increases mobility, vision, and communication.C. Multiple layers of coat and pants may provide short-term exposure protection.D. Provides greater heat protection than standard fire-fighting protective clothing.

________10. What is a limitation of vapor-protective clothing?

A. Is bulky and extremely heavy.B. Impairs mobility, vision, and communication. C. Improperly worn equipment can expose and endanger the wearer.D. Protects against splashes and dusts, but not against gases and vapors.

Answer questions about the advantages and limitations of each major type of respiratory protection. Write the correct letters on the blanks. (1 pt. each, 3/4)________ 1. Which is an advantage of a positive pressure SCBA?

A. ManeuverabilityB. Less physical stressC. Large range of vision D. Unlimited air supply duration

________ 2. Which type of respiratory protection causes a change in profile?

A. SARB. Positive pressure SCBAC. Particulate removing APRD. Vapor and gas removing APR

________ 3. Which respiratory protection requires constant monitoring of the contaminated atmosphere?

A. APRB. SARC. Open circuit SCBAD. Closed circuit SCBA

________ 4. Which is not a limitation of an SAR?

A. Restricted visionB. Restricted mobilityC. Restricted air supplyD. Restricted communications

Objective 11:Match the name/function of positive-pressure SCBA components to their picture. (1 pt. each, 7/10)

Answer questions about EPA levels of protection. Write the correct letters on the blanks. (1 pt. each, 7/10)

________ 1. Which EPA level ensemble includes a liquid splash-protective suit that meets NFPA 1992?

A. Level AB. Level BC. Level CD. Level D

________ 2. Which is not a required component of the Level D ensemble?

A. CoverallsB. Safety glassesC. Safety boots/shoesD. Two-way radio communications

________ 3. Which EPA level ensemble includes a vapor protective suit that meets NFPA 1991?

A. Level AB. Level BC. Level CD. Level D

________ 4. When is the Level C ensemble required?

A. The atmosphere contains no known hazard.B. Contact with site chemical(s) will not affect the skin.C. Substances are present with known or suspected skin toxicity or carcinogenity.D. The primary hazards associated with site entry are from liquid and not vapor contact.

________ 5. What is a limitation of the Level C ensemble?

A. The ensemble cannot be worn in the Hot Zone.B. The ensemble provides no respiratory protection.C. The atmosphere must contain at least 19.5% oxygen.D. Ensemble items must allow integration without loss of performance.

________ 6. Which EPA level ensemble provides the highest level of respiratory, skin, and eye protection?

A. Level AB. Level BC. Level CD. Level D

________ 7. Which is not a required component of the Level A ensemble?

A. Cooling system B. Two-way radio communicationC. Chemical-resistant safety bootsD. Pressure-demand, full-face SCBA

________ 8. Which EPA level ensemble should be used when initial site surveys are required until higher levels of hazards are identified?

A. Level AB. Level BC. Level CD. Level D

________ 9. Which EPA level ensemble includes a full-facepiece, air-purifying, canister-equipped respirator?

A. Level AB. Level BC. Level CD. Level D

________10. When is a Level D ensemble required?

A. The atmosphere contains no known hazard.B. The site and hazards have been completely characterized.C. Air contaminants have been identified and concentrations measured. D. The chemical(s) have been identified and have high level of hazards to respiratory

system, skin, and eyes.

Select facts about the maintenance of respiratory protection equipment. Write the correct letters on the blanks. (1 pt. each, 3/4)________ 1. When should used filters, cartridges, and canisters be replaced?

A. During daily inspectionsB. During weekly inspectionsC. During bi-yearly inspectionsD. During postincident care

________ 2. Which NFPA standard covers the cleaning of SCBA facepieces?

A. 1849B. 1852C. 1901D. 1907

________ 3. Where should SCBA facepieces never be cleaned?

A. Living quartersB. Apparatus baysC. Kitchens or bathroomsD. Tool or equipment rooms

________ 4. When should respiratory equipment that is used infrequently be cleaned?

A. During daily inspectionsB. During weekly inspectionsC. During bi-yearly inspectionsD. During yearly inspections

Select from a list the symptoms of heat stroke/stress. Write an "X" before each correct symptom. (1 pt. each, 5/7)________ 1. Confusion

________ 2. Irrational behavior

________ 3. Lethargy

________ 4. Loss of consciousness

________ 5. Slurred speech

________ 6. Convulsions

________ 7. Profuse sweating

________ 8. Lack of sweating

________ 9. Hot, dry skin

________10. Abnormally high body temperature

Select from a list the symptoms of various types of cold disorders. Write an "X" before each correct symptom. (1 pt. each, 10/13)Hypothermia

________ 1. Lack of sweating

________ 2. Shivering

________ 3. Inability to do complex motor functions

________ 4. Burning sensation in limbs

________ 5. Lethargy

________ 6. Mild confusion

________ 7. Swelling

________ 8. State of dazed consciousness

________ 9. Fails to complete even simple motor functions

________10. Slurred speech

________11. Convulsions

________12. Irrational behavior

________13. Body appears white and cold to the touch

________14. Body temperature falls beneath 80ºF (xxºC)

________15. Hibernation state

________16. Unconsciousness and full heart failure

Trench foot

________17. Mild confusion

________18. Tingling and/or itching sensation

________19. Burning sensation

________20. Convulsions

________21. Pain

________22. Irrational behavior

________23. Swelling, sometimes forming blisters in more extreme cases

Frostbite

________24. Uncomfortable sensations of coldness (initially)

________25. Burning sensation

________26. Pain

________27. Tingling, stinging, or aching feeling of the exposed area followed by numbness

________28. Unconsciousness

________29. Areas appear white and cold to the touch

_______30. Exposed areas become numb, painless, and hard to the touch