Respiratory Protection Program

Question 1

CO responsibilities to the Respiratory Protection Program

Answer 1

Shall appoint a respiratory protection manager in writing

Question 2

Respiratory Protection Program Manager (RPPM) shall complete the required training course within how long?

Answer 2

3 months

Question 3

RPPM will provide guidance on proper respiratory types and stock levels to who?

Answer 3

SUPPO

Question 4

How often will the RPPM evaluate the program?

Answer 4

at least annually

Question 5

DH/DIVO are responsible for what in regards to RPP?

Answer 5

• provide PPE
• ensure personnel are trained

Question 6

SMDR are responsible for what in regards to RPP?

Answer 6

• Assist in identifying and evaluating hazards and selecting the appropriate respirators
• Conduct periodic evaluations
• Medically certify qualified individuals

Question 7

What are the requirements for Respirator Use?

Answer 7

• Current PHA
• No deployment limiting medical conditions

Question 8

In cases where IMR status cannot be determined or other medical factors exists, what formal respirator certification can be used?

Answer 8

Respirator User Certification Exam 716

Question 9

Who may conduct a Respirator User Certification Exam?

Answer 9

1. Doctor
2. RN/Occ Nurse
3. PA
4. PMT
5. IDC

Question 10

What 3 dispositions can be given on a 716 Exam?

Answer 10

• Medically qualified without restrictions
• Medically qualified with restrictions
• Not medically qualified
  (SMDR must sign request)

Question 11

Define Aerosols:

Answer 11

Any material dispensed from a pressurized container using a gas propellant

Question 12

Define Dust:

Answer 12

Small solid particles created by breaking up of larger particles by processes such as crushing, grinding, or expulsion

Question 13

Define Mist:

Answer 13

Finely divided liquid droplets suspended in air and generated by condensation or atomization

Question 14

Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere

Answer 14

insufficient O2 to support life

Question 15

What must the volume be to use an air-purifying respirator?

Answer 15

19.5%

Question 16

What does IDLH stand for?

Answer 16

Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health

Question 17

What is IDLH?

Answer 17

concentration of a contaminant which can produce an immediate irreversible debilitating effect on health, or which can cause death

Question 18

What are the 2 common engineering control used for air contaminants?

Answer 18

1. Ventilation Systems
2. Exhaust

Question 19

What is GFSM?

Answer 19

Gas Free Medical Surveillance

Question 20

What are the 2 types of Exhaust systems?

Answer 20

1. Forced Air Systems (Laboratory Hoods in Medical/Dental spaces)
2. Damage Control Gear (Red Devil Blowers)

Question 21

Who shall ensure that all personnel comply with gas free medical surveillance program requirements?

Answer 21

CO

Question 22

Who shall ensure that the gas free engineer program is evaluated at least annually?

Answer 22

Safety Officer

Question 23

Who shall advise the GFE (Gas Free Engineer) regarding medical aid in the event there is a victim(s) in the space and continues aid once the victim(s) is removed?

Answer 23

SMDR

Question 24

What are the 3 basic types of respirators?

Answer 24

1. Air-purifying
2. Atmosphere supplied air
3. SCBA

Question 25

What adequate amount of oxygen must be present in Air-Purifying Respirators?

Answer 25

19.5 percent by volume

Question 26

Air-Purifying Respirators come in

Answer 26

1. half 2. full face pieces

Question 27

What must NEVER be used as an air-purifying respirator?

Answer 27

SURGICAL MASKS or MILITARY GAS MASKS

Question 28

What is used when an environment is immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH)?

Answer 28

Atmosphere-Supplying Respirator

Question 29

What does EEBD stand for?

Answer 29

Emergency Escape Breathing Device

Question 30

WHAT MUST NEVER BE USED FOR ENTRY INTO A HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE? THEY ARE FOR ESCAPE ONLY!

Answer 30

EEBD

Question 31

What are the procedures for Cleaning Respirators?

Answer 31

Wash with warm water and mild dishwashing detergent solution

Question 32

What water temperature should be AVOIDED for cleaning respirators?

Answer 32

ABOVE 43 C/ 110 F

Question 33

How long must you immerse the face piece of a respirator?

Answer 33

2 min

Question 34

What's the ratio of iodine to water to sanitize a face piece?

Answer 34

15ml of iodine solution to 1.5 liters of water

Question 35

What is the temperature of the water when sanitizing the face piece?

Answer 35

about 100F

Question 36

What temperature of water should be AVOIDED when sanitizing a face piece?

Answer 36

ABOVE 43 C/ 110 F

Question 37

When sanitizing a respirator how should you dry it?

Answer 37

Air dry in a clean uncontaminated area

Question 38

When sanitizing a respirator what should you do after it air dries?

Answer 38

Reassemble and re-inspect

Question 39

How should you store a respirator?

Answer 39

In a clean plastic bag, ZIPLOCKS are preferred

Question 40

Where should you store a respirator?

Answer 40

Store in a flat, clean, dry, uncontaminated area

Question 41

Who can do repairs and adjustments on respirators?

Answer 41

The manufacturer

Question 42

What are the requirements for Fit Testing Respirators?

Answer 42

* Fit tested prior to being issued a respirator; * Annually thereafter

Question 43

The fit-test must be performed while the test subject is wearing any applicable safety equipment that may be worn…

Answer 43

during actual respirator use, which could interfere with respirator fit

Question 44

What are the 2 types of fit testing?

Answer 44

1. Qualitative 2. Quantitative

Question 45

Qualitative Fit Testing can be conducted:

Answer 45

Either sea or shore

Question 46

Quantitative Fit Testing can be conducted:

Answer 46

only at shore commands

Question 47

Which is the preferred method of Qualitative Fit Testing?

Answer 47

Irritant smoke