Policy - Honeywell Titan SCBA Training Manual

E. All personnel shall inspect their assigned self-contained breathing apparatus daily. This
responsibility shall not be delegated.
A. As there is no way to predetermine all hazardous conditions, concentrations of toxic materials
or percentages of oxygen in the air during emergency operations. Therefore self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) are required to be worn and used at all times by all personnel
when: (NFPA1404)
1. At the scene of emergency incidents where the atmosphere could be
immedi ately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) or may become oxygen deficient.
2. At the scene of emergency incidents where the atmosphere could be contaminated by toxic
vapors, gases, fumes, mist or dust caused by fire, explosions, leaks, spills, or other means.
3. Involved in firefighting, ventilation, salvage and overhaul operations, or under conditions
involving spills or releases of chemicals or other toxic materials.
4. Entering confined spaces that are oxygen deficient or, where smoke, chemicals, toxic agents,
toxic fumes of unknown type gases or vapors are present.
5. Required by the Incident Commander.
B. The wearing of corrective lenses are:
1. Use of contact lenses shall be permitted provided the user has previously demonstrated suc-
cessful long-term contact lens use.
2. Spectacles with any strap or temple bars that pass through the face piece- to-face seal area
shall be prohibited.
C. All self-contained breathing apparatus shall have a NIOSH approval and be NFPA 1981 - 2013
edition compliant.
D. Daily: all personnel shall inspect their assigned SCBA and ini tial the appropriate Form 20. This
responsibility shall not be delegated. F i r e Fighter Specialist shall inspect all unassigned
SCBA's on all apparatus assigned to their station and initial the appropriate Form 20.
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