This presentation discusses the personal protective equipment needed at a Hazmat incident. Discusses its selection, proper fit, storage, and testing, physical & psychological stresses of using PPE, donning and doffing equipment. Meets OSHA, NFPA, & EPA training requirements. Presentation is over 165 slides in length.

1. PREVIEW OF
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
TECHNICIAN
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
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2. CODE & STANDARDS
NFPA 471, 472, & 1500
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120

3. SCBA
Standard Firefighter
positive pressure
Also provides eye &
limited face
protection

4. POSITIVE PRESSURE
SUPPLIED AIR (PSAR)
Provides air with hose line to
facepiece via large air
cylinders or compressor
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5. LOSS OF BODY HEAT
The amount & rate of heat loss or gain
can be changed in 3 ways
Increased or decreased heat
production (Activity or
inactivity)
Going into a warmer or colder
environment
Wearing insulated clothing

6. CAUTION
Rewarming can be harmful
Monitor patient carefully
Rapid rewarming can cause patient to go
into shock

7. LIGHTING
Flashlights should be used at night or low
lighting areas
Must be intrinsically safe

8. EMERGENCY SIGNALS
Loss of air
Loss of suit integrity
Buddy down
Loss of radio communications
Emergency evacuation
Air horns or sirens?

9. AIR MONITORING
Know the use of equipment
before incident
Can monitor be read with
SCBA & PPE hood in
place
Are audible alarms set at
proper level?

10. DOFFING INSTRUCTIONS
Last item to be
removed should
be respiratory
protection
Rehydrate entry team members
Perform exit medical surveillance

11. MAINTENANCE OF PPE
NFPA & manufacturers have standards
on maintenance, testing, & record
keeping on PPE

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