EMS/ Fire Safety Glasses SOP 110.03 Flashcards
Effective date of SOP 110.03?
12/01/2016
How does the DFD plan to mitigate the potential for eye injury to its members?
By issuing safety glasses to all personnel that respond to emergency scenes and take direct action to control those incidents
What NFPA recommends eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1 be worn on emergency responses?
1999 2013 edition
What requirements does NFPA 1999 2013 edition recommend eye protection meet?
ANSI Z87.1
Why is eye protection recommended by NFPA 1999 2013 edition for emergency response?
Potential for eye injury or infectious contamination
How will personnel involved in emergency response obtain a pair of safety glasses?
All involved in emergency response will be issued a pair of safety glasses that meet ANSI Z87.1 requirements for eye protection
If the issued pair of safety glasses are lost or damaged what should be done?
A DFD form 56 (Lost/Damaged Equipment) must be completed and forwarded to the safety chief for replacement
What form is fill out for lost/damaged equipment when an issued pair of safety glasses has been lost or damaged?
DFD form 56
To whom is the DFD form 56 forwarded when an issued pair of safety glasses has been lost or damaged?
Safety chief
What 2 situations presenting during an EMS response require personnel to wear eye protection?
- Providing direct medical care to patients
2. Anytime they step into the rear of an ambulance while a patient is onboard
What 3 situations pose a threat for eye injury and thus require eye protection?
- Fire
- Hazmat
- Rescue incidents
What is the selection of eye protection dependent on?
The potential danger for eye injury
What 4 other forms of eye protection are acceptable?
- SCBA mask
- Goggles
- Prescription eyewear
- Protective eyewear
Are eye shields affixed to structural fire helmets alone suitable for eye protection?
NO. Must be used in conjunction with either goggles or other protective eyewear
