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Inspecting & Operating Gas Monitoring EquipmentInspecting & Operating Gas Monitoring EquipmentInspecting & Operating Gas Monitoring EquipmentInspecting & Operating Gas Monitoring Equipment
Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
DiscipliDiscipliDiscipliDiscipline:ne:ne:ne: Hazmat Hazmat Hazmat Hazmat –––– Operations LevelOperations LevelOperations LevelOperations Level
EEEEffective:ffective:ffective:ffective: 3/5/20113/5/20113/5/20113/5/2011
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised:
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
Given examples of various monitoring equipment, the operations level responder shall
identify inspection procedures and demonstrate the operation, limitations, and field
maintenance/testing procedures for the type listed.
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the Objective
You will be given four gas monitoring instruments. You will demonstrate the procedures
for calibrating the instruments or verifying their calibration. You will begin on my instruction to
start. The skill will end when you state or indicate to me that you have completed all the
identified steps. Do you understand these instructions?
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
The operations level responder will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the
time of testing.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Gas monitoring instruments:
1. % LEL
2. % O2
3. PPM H2S
4. PPM CO
B. Equipment to calibrate or verify calibration
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. TCFP Section 603-2.03, 603-2.04, and 603-2.06 Performance Standards
B. NFPA 472, 6.2.1.3(C), 6.2.1.3(D), 6.2.1.3(F)
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PB 406.02O – Inspecting & Operating Gas
Monitoring Equipment
DDDDiscipline: Hazardous Materials-Operations Level
Name:Name:Name:Name:
Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:
Evaluator:Evaluator:Evaluator:Evaluator:
Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:
DateDateDateDate::::
Location:Location:Location:Location:
TTTThehehehe Operations Level Responder shallOperations Level Responder shallOperations Level Responder shallOperations Level Responder shall:::: (No partial points given)
A. Identifies:
1. Monitoring capabilities of particular instrument….…………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
2. Identifies inspection procedures………………………………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
B. Identifies Limitations:
1. High humidity ………………….………………………………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
2. Aspiration of liquid into sensors ……………………………..………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
3. Insufficient level of 02 …………………………………………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
4. Extremely high or low temperatures …………………………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
5. Corrosive atmospheres …………………………………….…………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
6. Electronic interference ………………………………………...………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
7. Sensor poisoning by heavy metals, silicones, silicates, and
some sulfur compounds ………………………………………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
8. Interference gasses ……………………………………………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
C. Performs Calibration Procedures:
1. Identifies proper calibration gas for particular instrument
(pentane/methane/hexane, etc.) …………………………….………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
2. Turns monitor on …..……………………………….…………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
3. Identifies any problems during warm up ……………………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
4. Allows monitor sufficient time to warm up ………….………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
5. Sets monitor to “Calibration Mode” …………………………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
6. Applies correct calibration gas …………………………….…………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
7. Removes calibration gas when monitor is calibrated ………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
8. Begins sensing or turns monitor off ……………….…………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
D. Identifies Limitations:
1. High humidity ……………………………………………….…………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
2. Aspiration of liquid into sensors ……………………..………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
3. Insufficient level of 02 …………………………………….……………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
4. Extremely high or low temperatures …………………………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
5. Corrosive atmospheres ……………………………….………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
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6. Electronic interference ………………………………………...………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
7. Sensor poisoning by heavy metals, silicones, silicates,
and some sulfur compounds ………………………………….……P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
8. Interference gasses ………………………………………….………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
E. Operates Instrument:
1. Turns monitor on ………………………………………………..……P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
2. Identifies any problems during warm up ……..………………...…P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
3. Allows monitor sufficient time to warm up ….…………..…………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
4. Begins sensing …………………………….……….…………………P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
5. Turns monitor off ……………………..………………………..……P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
Points Points Points Points
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