Lesson #2 Hazardous Material – PPE
Must always be worn on a hazardous materials scene
Is too expensive to maintain
Must be worn until the Incident Commander determines through air monitoring that it is no longer required
Has a longer work period than supplied air respirators (SAR)
Heavy
Limited air supply
May impair movements in confined space
All of the above
Requires supervision – monitoring of air supply
Hose is limited to 300 feet
Not approved for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) unless equipped with an emergency egress unit
All of the above
Not designed to protect from harmful gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts encountered during hazardous materials incidents
Causes diaphoresis for the wearer
Limited heat protection
Both b & c
Can never be re-used
Must be decontaminated before opening
Must always be re-used because of cost
None of the above
Are designed to provide high degree of protection from radiant heat
Have limited mobility & flexibility
Are used for protection against all types of materials
Both a & b
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