Basic Level Pre-Course Reading
Basic Level Pre-Course Reading
Basic Level Pre-Course Reading
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Chapter 4<br />
Personal Protection<br />
Consideration must always be given to supporting responders wearing protective<br />
equipment. For example, there must be adequate work breaks and a supply of drinking<br />
water. Responders should call for replacements and remove themselves from possible<br />
contamination before exhaustion sets in.<br />
There have been occasions when responders have been taxed by their protective<br />
equipment to the point that they have removed it and put themselves in jeopardy. This<br />
can be a fatal mistake when CBRN materials are present.<br />
Respiratory protection often inhibits clear communication but it must not be removed to<br />
talk when contamination may be present.<br />
4.8 Summary<br />
Personal protection measures should begin as early as possible in the response.<br />
<strong>Pre</strong>ventative actions can be taken to avoid being exposed to contamination even when<br />
protective equipment is not available. Make optimum use of the equipment that is<br />
available.<br />
There are many forms of personal protection equipment and respiratory protection.<br />
Responders must understand the limitations of each and refrain from exceeding the<br />
level of protection that the equipment offers. Perimeters and hazard zones help define<br />
protection equipment requirements.<br />
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