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Annual Refresher Training

Annual Refresher Training. Blood-borne Pathogens, Hazardous Materials, Right-to-Know, and SCBA. Blood-borne Pathogens. Awareness & Prevention Captain Chris Clark. Blood-borne Pathogens. Training is a Federal OSHA requirement under 29 CFR 1910.1030

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Annual Refresher Training

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  1. Annual Refresher Training Blood-borne Pathogens, Hazardous Materials, Right-to-Know, and SCBA

  2. Blood-borne Pathogens Awareness & Prevention Captain Chris Clark

  3. Blood-borne Pathogens • Training is a Federal OSHA requirement under 29 CFR 1910.1030 • New Jersey PEOSHA has adopted the Federal standards by reference • A copy of the standard and the EFD Blood-borne Pathogen Procedure are available for review

  4. Epidemiology • The study of contagious diseases including but not limited to the following: • HIV/AIDS Affects the immune system • Hepatitis B Affects the liver • Hepatitis C Affects the liver • Currently a vaccine is only available for Hepatitis B

  5. Modes of Transmission • Open wounds (i.e. blood to blood) • Other bodily fluids, including mucous membrane (e.g. eyes, nose, mouth) • Skin penetrations from needle sticks • Exposure potentials exist during MVAs, fires & motor vehicle rescues, and when assisting the squad with patient care

  6. Methods of Prevention • Hepatitis B immunizations • 3 shots over 6 months • Shots have proven relatively safe • Effective for at least 10 years based upon latest study performed in Japan • Immunizations are provided at no cost by the employer, the Board of Fire Commissioners

  7. Methods of Prevention • Universal Precautions • Turnout gear • Latex gloves • Pocket mask • Safety glasses

  8. Methods of Prevention • Proper hygiene/decontamination • Proper doffing of contaminated gear • Glove removal • Use and disposal of red bags • Decontamination of equipment & gear • Proper hand washing

  9. Post Exposure Procedures • Notify Chief, Safety Officer, OIC • Seek immediate medical treatment • Follow-up care will be provided • The Safety Officer will conduct an investigation using the protocols in our procedures EFD SAFETY

  10. Any Questions? Blood-borne Pathogens Awareness & Prevention Eastampton Fire-Rescue Department

  11. Hazardous Materials Right to Know, Awareness & Operational Refresher Asst. Chief Philip Polios

  12. Routes of Exposure • Dermal contactlocal effect • Dermal absorptionsystemic effect • Inhalation • Ingestion • Injection

  13. Potential Station Hazards • Carbon Monoxide from vehicle exhaust • Fuels – gasoline, diesel, miscellaneous lubricants • Compressed air cylinders Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS) are available

  14. Potential Incident Hazards • Fire and products of combustionCO, Phosgene, Hydrogen Cyanide, etc. • Gases and vapors: • Carbon Monoxide (CO) • Natural Gas (Methane – CH4) • Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) • Propane (C2H6) • Chlorine (Cl2) • Fuel spills: gasoline or diesel

  15. Potential Incident Hazards • Chemical Spills: acids, caustics, solvents, & other toxic substances • Compressed Gases(Hazardous or Non-hazardous) • BLEVE – Boiling LiquidExpanding Vapor Explosion • Confined Spaces (Hazardous or O2-deficient) • Electrical Hazards

  16. Informational Resources • Vehicle placards • Manifests or shipping papers • Package labels • RTK Reports • Emergency Response Guidebook • Chemtrec • Observe physicalcharacteristics

  17. Informational Resources • NFPA or HMIS (Hazardous Materials Information System) labeling systems • Red = Flammability • Blue = Health • Yellow = Reactivity • White = Other hazards or special handling • Scale: 0 (No Hazard) to 4 (Extreme Hazard)

  18. Department Resources • PPE • Binoculars in 3412 & 3421 • Gas Detectors (O2, LEL, CO) in 3412, 3421 & 3422 • Thermal Imaging Camera in 3412 & 3421 • Temperature sensors (heat guns) in 3411, 3412, 3421 & 3400 • Oil dry, shovels, and brooms

  19. External Resources • Local, County and State OEM • County Hazardous Materials Team • MAFB Hazardous Materials Team • NJDEP Emergency Response • NJDOT Emergency Response • NJ State Police Bomb Squad • Private contractors: HMTTC, Clean Harbors, and Clean Venture

  20. General Response Guidelines • Don appropriate PPE. Note: Turnout gear is not a universal chemicalprotective barrier. • Stage uphill and upwind • Cautiously approach the scene and identify the substance(s). If possible use binoculars

  21. General Response Guidelines • Monitor air quality with gas detector • Establish Hot, Warm, and Cold Zones • Secure the scene, and evacuate if necessary • Eliminate sources of ignition

  22. General Response Guidelines • Safely isolate, contain, cleanup of small petroleum spills or disperse the substance - Dam, Dike, Divert • Operate in defensive mode only Department Technicians: Johnson, Pasierb, Polios - need 4 to operateCleanup of large spills is the responsibility of the owner or transporter

  23. General Response Guidelines • Set up decontamination area in Warm Zone • Utilize Emergency Response Guidebook as a guide for response actions • Petroleum vapors (such as gasoline, fuel oil, propane) settle in low lying areas.

  24. ERG 1075 Propane

  25. Notification Procedures • Ask Central to notify and/or request assistance of the following: (as appropriate) • County Health Department - Primary • County Haz Mat Team • MAFB Haz Mat Team • NJDEP @ (1-877-WARNDEP) • Mutual Aid (e.g. Foam, Cascade) • PSE&G • Responsible party (e.g. trucking company or private contractors)

  26. Other Concerns • Weather (e.g. temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed and direction) • Topography • Exposures • Storm sewers, streams, and other environmentally sensitive areas

  27. Common Errors • Failure to notify authorities in a timely fashion • Failure to heed the advice of HazMat response experts • Improper Decontamination, including location and extent (i.e. personal hygiene, routes of entry, etc.)

  28. Common Errors • Getting in over their heads (Call for help) • Not properly employingthe Incident Command System, specifically, failure to implement a unified command (HazMat incidents without fire fall under the Office of Emergency Management, and ultimately, the NJ State Police)

  29. Bathroom Break Hazardous Materials Right to Go & Refresher Eastampton Fire-Rescue Department

  30. Response to CO Alarms • Zero gas detector in fresh air while en route or upon arrival • Interview occupants upon arrival to verify CO detector activation, location of detector, duration of alarm, & any medical symptoms • Remember 2 in-2 out rule!

  31. Response to CO Alarms • Take reading at entrance to building in appropriate PPE • 1st - check oxygen (O2). If less than 19.5% O2 don SCBA • 2nd - check lower explosive limit (LEL). If greater than 10%, evacuate - do not use radios

  32. Response to CO Alarms • 3rd - check carbon monoxide (CO). If greater than 35 ppm don SCBA • Attempt to locate the source before ventilating building • If source/potential source located, shut down unit, and notify utility or have occupant call contractor • Ventilate building and inform occupant of findings

  33. Proper Handling of Gasoline • Place safety can on ground prior to filling to avoid the build up of static electricity • Fill fuel tanks of power tools outdoors, especially if tools are still hot

  34. Response to Terrorism WMD: Weapons of Mass Destruction • Type of devices: B-NICE • Biological • Nuclear • Incendiary • Chemical • Explosive

  35. Response to Terrorism Potential Targets • Places of large assembly • Government buildings • Religious buildings • Infrastructure Facilities (water & wastewater treatment plants, transportation, utilities)

  36. Response to Terrorism Potential Targets • High hazard industries • Places of historical or cultural significance • Emotional targets(schools, hospitals)

  37. Response to Terrorism • Warning signs • Homeland SecurityAlert Level • Location (prev. slides) • Timed for maximize impact • Large number of victims for no apparent reason

  38. Response to Terrorism • Response is similar to hazardous materials incidents, except first responders may be targets as well. • Be alert for secondary devices. • Time, Distance, & Shielding • Terrorism is a criminal act, therefore, law enforcement has the lead - protect evidence.

  39. Any Questions? Hazardous Materials Right to Know, Awareness, and Operational Refresher Eastampton Fire-Rescue Department

  40. SCBA Refresher Respiratory Protection ProgramPersonnel Accountability Firefighter Brian Naulty

  41. SCBA Refresher • When do we wear an SCBA? • Entering an IDLH atmosphere • Structure fires • HazMat incidents • Vehicle fires • Dumpster fires • Overhaul • Alarm Systems • When directed to do so by an officer

  42. SCBA Refresher • When don’t we wear an SCBA? • Brush/Woods/Vegetation fires * • Rescues *unless you are manning a hand line • Assist EMS * • Other non-fire, non-fumes incidents * * Unless directed to wear SCBA, or unless you choose to wear SCBA

  43. Parts of Scott 50 SCBA • Carbon fiber cylinder • High pressure hose & reducer regulator • Low pressure hose & face piece regulator • Motion sensor and alarm • Low air sensors and alarms • Air pressure gauge & operation buttons

  44. Proper Use of SCBA • Safety and operational check of SCBA • Donning and use of SCBA • Cleaning mask and SCBA • Changing and recharging cylinders

  45. PEOSHA Requirements • Respiratory Protection Program EFD Policy requires: • 2 in + 2 out (min. 4 certified FF)Two out must be “ready” to respond with PPE and SCBA • Communicationsvisual for interior team members,visual or radio with exterior Command • From an operational standpoint,we must have a fifth firefighter before initiating interior fire attack (joint pump ops/command) Eastampton Fire-Rescue Department Annual Refresher Training

  46. Personnel Accountability • EFD SOG #8 Personnel Accountability System • Crew Integrity - No Freelancing! • 2 or 3 FF Crews • Crew Leader and Radio • Remain Together/In and Out • Accountability • 1st Tag - Apparatus, 2nd Tag - Entry • Use PASS devices • PAR: Personnel Accountability Reports

  47. Thermal Imaging Cameras • Cameras on 3412, 3421Crews on these Engines MUST bring Camera to scene of structure incidents • R.I.T. should have TIC • Remember Basics if TIC Fails • Follow a systematic search pattern • Stay low and in contact with a wall • Use your sense of touch

  48. Exterior Operations • Use TIC for Size Up! • Scan MVA Scenes for Victims

  49. Exterior Operations • Hazardous Materials Incidents

  50. Interior Operations • Extending the area of a search • Hand tools • Physical Contact • Search Rope • How to follow a hose line • Use of wedges • Creating an emergency exit

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