PPE

Question 1

How often should PPE be inspected and cleaned?

Answer 1

Start of each shift and regularly throughout shift

Question 2

If you are likely to wear BA what should you carry with you as a spare and where do you stow it?

Answer 2

Personal issue fire hood, under rear cab seats of appliance

Question 3

Who should ensure sufficient levels of replacement PPE are always maintained on station, including correct sizes?

Answer 3

OIC

Question 4

Generally, How many levels of contamination should we focus on?

Answer 4

2

1st - immediate removal of PPE
2nd - lighter, continue to be worn but bagged by end of incident in clear bag

Question 5

Who would assess heavily contaminated PPE?

Answer 5

OIC/ sector commander in liaison with the individual and or ba team leader

Question 6

When assessing PPE contamination, what areas should be focused on?

Answer 6

Any areas in contact with skin

Question 7

What are ‘contact points’ and where do you find them?

Answer 7

Areas of PPE in contact with skin
- cuffs and collar of tunic