Advanced Inspection and Cleaning of Protective Gloves

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How often should an Advanced Inspection of fire fighter protective gloves be performed? *

A minimum of every month or whenever a routine inspection indicates a potential problem

A minimum of every six months or whenever a routine inspection indicates a potential problem

A minimum of every three months or whenever a routine inspection indicates a potential problem

A minimum of every 12 months or whenever a routine inspection indicates a potential problem

All findings from an Advanced Inspection and Advanced Cleaning must be documented and kept on file with the department. *

True

False

NFPA 1851 requires an Advanced Cleaning be performed at the time of the annual Advanced Inspection if gloves have not received an Advanced Cleaning in the preceding 12 months. *

True

False

If your gloves become exposed to hazardous materials, you should: *

Bury the gloves in a landfill

Isolate and bag the gloves immediately

Hose them down at the scene and let them dry before wearing again

Wash with a mild detergent after you return to the station

The water temperature for cleaning gloves may not exceed: *

98.6°F (37°C)

100°F (38°C)

105°F (40°C)

110°F (43°C)

You should use a detergent with a pH: *

Greater than 10.5 and less than 15.0

Greater than 2.5 and less than 10.5

Greater than 2.5 and less than 6.0

Greater than 6.0 and less than 10.5

Gloves may be machine washed in warm temperature in an agitating washing machine. *

True

False

During an Advanced Inspection, check gloves for: *

Cuts or worn areas, chemical contamination, thermal damage (charring, burn holes, melting or discoloration), torn seams or cut threads

Torn seams or cut threads

Cuts and thermal damage

Chemical contamination, cuts and thermal damage

If you detect water penetration during leak testing, you should: *

Return the gloves to service if the leak is small

Get a manufacturer approved patch kit and repair the leak

You may return the gloves to service but must wear a vinyl glove underneath

Retire the gloves from service and get a replacement pair

Gloves should be stored: *

Away from sharp edges or objects

Away from direct or indirect sunlight or fluorescent light

Extreme temperatures or moisture

All of above

NFPA 1851

Advanced Inspection and Cleaning - Protective Gloves