BA 001 Introduction to Respiratory Protective Equipment Flashcards
What are the 4 typed if RPE used by the LFB, in both training and incidents?
SDBA EDBA Respirators Powered Respirator Protective Suits
When should respiratory equipment be used
Whenever firefighters are working in an atmosphere that has the potential to cause respiratory discomfort of injury
What is a chronic respiratory risk
A long term respiratory risk, but not necessarily an immediate risk should RPE be removed
What is an acute respiratory risk
A respiratory risk that would cause immediate harm should RPE be removed
What is the default level of RPE if an acute respiratory risk is present
Breathing Apparatus
Why should iced water be avoided after a strenuous BA wear
It moves too rapidly around the body for effective hydration
What should BA wearers do when whilst waiting to be called into the booking in point
Rest in a cool, shaded area, ensuring good hydration
Who decides if BA should be worn at an incident?
The Incident Commander
What is the purpose of Breathing Apparatus
To prevent the risk of respiratory injury to firefighters, creating a safer working environment
What two purposes does the respiratory system serve
It supplies oxygen from the sir to the blood, to be delivered around the body It expels waste carbon dioxide from the body, expelling it into the air
What are the proportions of Co2 and oxygen in the air
Co2 0.04% O2 21%
What are the proportions of Co2 and oxygen in the exhaled into the air
CO2 0.4% O2 16%
The size of an individual will affect the rate of which air is consumed. Name three other factors
Level of physical exertion Level of physical fitness Stress levels
Respirators can be used in toxic atmospheres, true or false
false
What are the four ways that the body dissipates heat?
Convection Radiation Vaporisation Evaporisation
