Combustion Byproducts Exposure Reduction Flashcards
Our combustion reduction procedures are consistent with what practices?
Industry best practices
What are the 2 main goals of exposure reduction procedures?
- Help minimize exposure to cancer causing substances
- Help keep members safe
What 2 things are we attempting limiting to exposure?
- Personal
- Equipment
Exposure reduction is an element of what PF&R program?
Health and Wellness
What OGs and GOs are part of the Cancer Reduction program? (5)
GO 21 Laundry. Att#1 Extractor use
GO 21 Laundry. Att#2 PBI Hood cleaning
OG 2.11 Exposure control. Att#3 Contaminated clothing/turnouts
OG 4.2 protective clothing
OG 6.4 Hazardous materials
What is the actual physical goal objective of exposure reduction?
Remove toxic materials presented in SMOKE and SOOT
What are the 3 routes of exposure to smoke and soot?
- Respiratory (lungs)
- Dermal absorption (skin)
- Ingestion (stomach)
What percent of of FF line of duty deaths are attributed to occupational cancer?
70%
What organization attributes FF LOD deaths to cancer?
IAFF
PF&R is implementing a cancer reduction strategy with recommendations from what 3 organizations?
NIOSH
IAFF
NFPA
The elements of exposure reduction and when used as best practices have a direct correlation on what 2 things regarding FFs?
- Decreasing cancer risk
- Increasing FF health/wellness
On what level in the organization is the purpose of these procedures? Management or operations?
Operations level
Our HazMat team uses what 3 terms regarding decon?
- Emergency
- Gross
- Technical
Are the terms we use for fire, non HazMat events decon different?
Yes
What does PER stand for in fire decon?
Preliminary Exposure Reduction