PPE Flashcards
When should you wear a bomb suit?
On every approach made to the device until all explosive hazards are clear.
When wearing a bomb suit, how do you approach a device ?
Always face forward when approaching a device and always start off walking backwards from a device, until it is determined safe enough to turn around.
What is the definition of TRACEM?
Thermal, Radiation, Asphyxiation, Chemical, Etiological, and Mechanical
What three things can we do to protect ourselves?
Time Distance and Shielding
How can we protect ourselves from heat stress?
Limit time; hydrate; use a cooling system
From what four things does a bomb suit protect us?
Fragmentation, overpressure, impact, heat
What level of protection is a bomb suit by itself?
Level D
What level of protection is it when an EOD 9 is combined with a Hazmat Level B suit?
Modified Level B
What is the minimum O2 concentration for wearing an APR?
19.5% oxygen
What type of respirator provides the highest level of protection?
SCBA
