Donning and Doffing Procedure: Level “B” Suit and SCBA ... · PDF fileDonning and...
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Donning and Doffing Procedure: Level “B” Suit and SCBA
Operations Level Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Psychomotor Skills Certification Testing
Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control
Certification Division
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Program GoalDesigned for candidates preparing for the Firefighter I (Haz-Mat competencies) or Awareness and Operations Hazardous Materials Level certification examination process to demonstrate the concepts for donning and doffing Level “B” Chemical Protective Suits
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Program’s Intent• Prepare candidates for certification testing in
donning and doffing Level “B” Chemical Protective Suits
• Assist instructors to demonstrate donning and doffing Level “B” Chemical Protective Suits
• NOT intended as the ONLY means for donning and doffing Level “B” Chemical Protective Suits
• NOT intended to challenge or change the methodology or configuration of protocol or CONN-OSHA regulations for donning and doffing of Level “B” Chemical Protective Suits in the State of Connecticut
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Remove watches, jewelry, etc.
• Remove items that impede movement
• Remove items that may puncture the suit
• Remove items that you don’t want decontaminated
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Hydrate• Suits get warm from
the inside• Ambient temperature
also can cause overheating
• Sweating causes dehydration
• Water Only• No Carbonation• No Caffeine
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“De-Hydrate”
• If it is necessary and without delaying rescue efforts
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Medical Surveillance• Baseline vital signs
– Heart rate– Blood pressure– Respiratory rate – General well-being
• Follow AHJ medical protocol
• Watch for suit use anxiety– Structural Firefighting
Gear is one thing, CPE is another
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Level “B” Suit
• Level “B” Suit• Boots• Inner Gloves• Outer Gloves• Helmet• SCBA• Chem-Tape (Duct Tape)
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Remove Shoes
• In order for CPE and boots to be worn, it will be necessary to remove shoes
• Socks should remain on
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Responsible Teamwork
• Work together• Assist in donning• Remember:
Overexertion may cause fatigue
• Conserve energy for work assignment
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Suit on to Waist
• There are many steps involved in donning a Level “B” Suit
• Comfort of the First Responder is important
• Process is cumbersome if Level “B” Suit is fully donned before other ensemble parts are in place
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Donning the Boots
• Select boot appropriate for product
• Use an over-sized boot• Push CPE bootie
material to the heel; excess material at toes can be uncomfortable
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Taping the Boot
• Continuous piece of tape • At least one
circumference around boot
• Complete seal; no gaps between boot and suit
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Create a “Pull Tab”
• Used when Doffing• At outer end of tape,
fold “thumb’s width” back over itself
• Tab should be on outside of leg; chafing may cause tape to release
“Pull Tab”
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Don Inner Gloves• Most of the work will be
with the hands• Inner gloves are the final
means of protection • Comfort and dexterity
are important• Lap the sleeve over the
glove
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Don Outer Gloves
• Gloves should be compatible with product
• Various sizes; select for best fit
• Overlap the sleeve
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Make a Tight Seal
• Bend at elbow to create greatest mobility
• Use one continuous piece of tape
• Wrap at least once around the forearm
• Seal the gaps•DON’T tape wrist tightly or in a constrictive manner •When it comes time to doff, the glove and sleeve come off as a unit over the wrist and hand
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Create a “Pull Tab”
• Used at Doffing• At outer end of tape
fold “thumb’s width” tape back over itself
• Tab should be on outside of forearm; chafing may cause tape to release
“Pull Tab”
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Zipper Extension
• Used to self-doff• Improves
dexterity; layers of gloves
• Fly is too small
Fly
Zipper Extension
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Zip the Suit (almost all the way)
• Zip suit to just below the neck in preparation for donning of SCBA
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Assist with Donning of SCBA
• Assisting – Prevents overexertion– Prevents suit stress
which may cause abrasion or tearing
– Addresses limited mobility and range of movement
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Don SCBA Facepiece
• Suited First Responder may initially be able to don facepiece
• Assistance in tightening straps may be used
• Assistant can check facepiece seal
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Don, Zip and Seal• Don hood• Zip completely• Check visibility• Remove adhesive protection• Cover zipper and press
adhesive strip against suit
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Taping Facepiece and Hood
• Check visibility• Place three pieces of tape• Overlap the ends of the tape• Seal the hood to the facepiece• Create “Pull Tab” for each piece of tape
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On Air; Ready to Work
• Candidate should:– Verbalize Assignment– Don regulator– Give a “thumbs up” signal– Notify IC: “On air.”– Indicate tools needed
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Doffing of Level “B” Suit• First Responder:
– Completes final decon rinse station
– Step into large size plastic trash can liner
– Doffs CPE– Allows Team Member to
assist
• A chair or tabletop could be used in place of an Assistant First Responder Decon Team Member
Trash Can Liner
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Assisting While Maintaining Air Supply
• First Responder loosens the shoulder straps and waist belt
• Decon Team Member removes harness from back protecting the facepiece, regulator and hoseline
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Use of “Pull Tab”
• Sit• Use “Pull Tab” to
remove tape• Place tape in trash
can liner
Pull Tab
Trash Can Liner
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Doff Boot
• Use heel-toe release– Limit external exposure
when possible– Boots may be too tight
• Step to next trash can liner to begin removing suit
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Remove Tape from Facepiece
• Decon Team Member will indicate where pull tabs are located
• Use “Pull Tab”• Pull gently• Place tape in trash can
liner
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Peel Back Overlap
• Pull back carefully; adhesive may stick to gloves
Overlap Material
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Unzip suit
• Use zipper extension • Pull gently • Zipper can be difficult
to use• Zipper extension could
come loose from the fly
Zipper Extension
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Remove Hood; Start to Peel• Remove hood• Use gloved hands to
remove suit from shoulders (peel)
• Gently shake from the shoulders to release suit
• Keep outer gloves on the outside of suit
Gloves on outside
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Pull Hand from Sleeve• Remove hand from glove• Gently shake hand away
from glove into the sleeve
• Gently shake suit from shoulders
• Use inner gloved hand on inside to assist with other hand
Inner gloves on inside
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Clean, Clean
• Peel down like a banana• Use inner gloved hands• Peel from the inside
away from torso to lower legs
Inner gloves on inside
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Step Toward the Cold Zone
• Peel Level “B” Suit using the inner gloved hands on the inside of the suit
• Remove legs and feet• Move towards the
Cold Zone
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Continuous Air Flow!
• With the gloved hand loosen the facepiece straps and gently push the facepiece away from the face with activated donning switch (open or on)
• Air MUST continue to flow away from the routes of entry to the body
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Remove the Inner Glove
• Remove the inner glove by rolling or peeling the glove from the wrist to the fingertip
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Medical Surveillance
• Step to Medical Evaluation Station