Assembly and Disassembly of PPE: Chapter 10

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What is the first step in disassembling the coat outer shell from the liner? *

Remove the DRD

Disengage the zipper, snaps and Velcro attaching the liner to the body of the coat

Disengage the snaps and Velcro on the sleeves

Close all fasteners including pocket closures

What is the first step in dissembling the pant? *

Disengage the snaps at the cuff and bottom of liner

Close all fasteners including pocket closures

Disengage snaps and Velcro attaching the liner to the body of the pant

Take off suspenders and belt if applicable

Why is it a good idea for hold onto the button when removing suspenders? *

To reduce risk of finger injury because suspender attachments are often difficult to disengage

To provide leverage when disengaging the suspender attachment

To save the wear life of the suspender buttons

It is not a good idea to hold onto the button because it makes suspender attachments more difficult to disengage

Why should you close all Velcro closures when cleaning? *

So structural fire fighting hoods, towels and other fabric items do not snag on it

So debris doesn’t collect in it

Velcro is hydrophobic; therefore cleaning with water is ineffective

All of the above

What is the best method for disengaging the snaps? *

Pull forcefully on fabric beside the cap and bottom of snap

Pull forcefully with fingers

Twist first to loosen to save wear and tear

Use a small knife blade to pry open if snaps are difficult to disengage

What is a good method to ensure that the pant liner does not twist inside the leg when assembling? *

Fold liner back at the knee before inserting

Step into pant after inserting the liner and twist liner until it aligns with the outer shell

Fold liner to front or back before inserting

Do not snap at bottom so when donned the wearer can twist liner until it aligns with the outer shell

What is the first step in assembling the coat? *

Engage snaps and Velcro at the arm cuffs

Install the DRD

Lay liner into the outer shell

Engage liner and outer shell Velcro at neck

How is the DRD installed? *

Attach Velcro in straps at shoulders, attach bottom Velcro and run DRD through opening in outer shell

Run DRD through opening in outer shell, attach bottom Velcro and then attach in Velcro straps at shoulders

Attach bottom Velcro, attach Velcro in straps at shoulders and run DRD through opening in outer shell

Run DRD through opening in outer shell, attach in Velcro straps at shoulders and attach bottom Velcro

What must you ensure while inserting the liner into the coat? *

The DRD is below the sleeve of the liner when inserting into the sleeve

The DRD is above the sleeve of the liner when inserting into the sleeve

The DRD is around the sleeve of the liner when inserting into the sleeve

No particular attention needs to be given to the DRD; you must ensure that all attachments are engaged

What do you attach first when securing the body of the liner into the coat shell? *

Secure the Velcro at the collar.

The snap at the bottom is engaged

Zippers are engaged on both sides of the liner

The DRD is attached to the liner Velcro at mid-back

Structural PPE Safety and Training

Chapter 10: Assembly and Disassembly of PPE