Implementation of Individual System Qualification (ISQ) in a CBRN Respiratory Protection Program, Part B: Standard Operating Procedures

Abstract

Protection of first responders (FRs) during a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) event involves a well-integrated approach by all levels of the government. The standard CAN/CGSB/CSAZ1610-11 Protection of First Responders from Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) events provides a risk-based guidance to first responders and management regarding protection during a CBRN event. Part A of this report outlined the strategies and performance criteria to ensure the successful implementation of an individual system qualification (ISQ) respiratory protection program for first responders in a CBRN event, a mandatory part of the standard CSA Z1610-11. The objectives listed below are addressed in this report to support implementation of methodologies for an adequate ISQ program with compliance to best practices recommended in the standard CAN/CGSB/CSA-Z1610-11. Several stakeholders, including the Royal Military College, participated in optimizing the recommended procedure for knowledge transfer and implementation to different organisations. These objectives are as follows: Educate first responders on proper use of respiratory protection programs, donning of respirators, sizing, doffing, maintenance through standard operating procedures and compliance with standards Z1610-11. Disseminate technical knowledge to managers and trainers of first responders interested in written respiratory protection programs (RPP) based on Z1610-11 for CBRN respirators. Prepare and provide standard operating procedures, which standardize user instructions and training as per stakeholders interest. The implementations of an ISQ from CAN/CGSB/CSA-Z1610-11 in all jurisdictions will ensure efficacy and safety for all FR responding to a potential CBRN event.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Accession Number
AD1003612

Entities

People

  • Eva F. Dickson
  • Gregory J. Farrar
  • Linda Tremblay
  • Mina Gill
  • Paul Bodurtha
  • Sonja Bissegger

Organizations

  • Royal Military College of Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Breathing Apparatus
  • Chemistry
  • Circuit Boards
  • Compressed Air
  • Computers
  • Fabrics
  • Filtration
  • First Responders
  • Gas Masks
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • National Security
  • Particle Counters
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Protective Equipment
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Materials Science