19-12 Extractor Washer Machine and Personal Protective Equipment Laundering Procedures Flashcards
What is the first line of defense to reduce contamination and second hand exposures
PPE cleaning
______ cleaning and inspection cycle is critical not only to extend the life of PPE, but, more importantly, to ensure that it maintains the appropriate level of protection according to the manufacturers’ requirements
advanced
Who shall establish the advanced cleaning and inspection cycle for the LAFD to ensure PPE are properly cleaned, inspected, and repaired on a a routine basis
S&M
As directed by the ______, PPE shall be cleaned after exposure to contaminants from structural and/or brush firefighting, automobile and/or rubbish fires, and exposures from any type of hazardous materials incident
Incident Commander
PPE shall be cleaned in an Extractor a minimum of ___ a year
twice
Brush pants, brush shirts, and firefighting hoods shall be cleaned as
needed
max washer load for Turnout Coat shells, pant shells, coat liners, pant liners
4 per load
Max washer load for brush jackets and pants
6 per load
Add how much extractor laundry detergent to detergent cup number 1
1 cup
Heavy soiled turnouts and brush gear should be washed on what cycle
cycle 6, cotton terrycloth, heavy soil
wash duration of ppe for heavily soiled
38 minutes
What wash cycle for lightly soiled turnouts and brush gear
Cycle 2, cotton terrycloth, light soil
wash duration of ppe for lightly soiled
23 minutes
Garments should be turned what direction when drying
inside out, hanging in a shaded, well ventilated area
Extractor mounting frames, rails, and bolt downs shall be visually inspected ____ for breaks, cracks, and loose bolts
periodically
