Teex Confined Space Rescue Levels 1&2 (Nfpa 1006) Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Oxygen Deficient {Ans: Oxygen levels below 19.5%}Air Purifying Protection (APR) {Ans: - Respirator with air purifying filter, cartridge or canister that removes specific air containments by passing ambient air through the air purifying element. - Responders should NEVER use APR's in an oxygen deficient environment.}Division {Ans: - Refer to the geographical assignments and are created by dividing a large incident by geographical boundaries to facilitate coordination and the use of resources. - Ex: Operations Section: Division A (Geographic Area), Division B (Geographic Area), Division C (Geographic Area)}Hydrogen Sulfide {Ans: - Strong asphyxiating gas that is colorless and combustible with a ROTTEN EGG ODOR. - Found in oil, gas, refineries and sewers - Bacterial Decomposition of organic plant and animal matter - 1.19 (slightly heavier than air) - S/S: Physical: Headache, Dizziness, Muscle fatigue, Cramps, Hypotension, Loss of Appetite, Respiratory Paralysis Mental: Loss of consciousness - OSHA PEL: 10 parts per million (PPM)}Flammable Gases, Vapors and /or Mists {Ans: The concentration of any flammable gas vapor or mist must be below 10% of its Lower flammability Limit (LFL) - The LFL is the lowest concentration that a flammable mixture can be ignited when it comes into