PPE pros and cons Flashcards
SCBA pros
works in O2 deficient environment
portable
provides face and eye protection
SAR pros
works O2 deficient environment
near unlimited air
escape route
PAPR pros
Light weight
low maintenance
no fit testing required
APR pros
light weight
easier to move with then SCBA
easy maintenance
Liquid splash protective clothing pros
lightweight
economical
chemical splash protection
Vapor- protective clothing pros
full body chemical protection
protection from vapours
protects from splash
high temp clothing pros
high heat protection
fire fighting PPE pros
thermal protection
flammable protection
washable and reusable
SCBA cons
limited air supply
heavy and bulky
expensive
SAR cons
tripping hazards
limited range
tangle
PAPR cons
poor seal
not great in O2 deficient enviro
Cannot use in IDLH
APR cons
Doesn’t work in O2 deficient enviro
not suitable for heat/ fire
fit testing required
need proper filters
Liquid splash cons
not protected from gases
not protected from vapours
Vapour- protective cons
traps body heat
reduces mobility
limits visibility
high temp cons
not suited for hazmat
