b'COMMANDDevelop comprehensive accident, injury, illness and exposureEstablish preliminary exposure-reduction processes policies and procedures. including decontamination for every entry into a toxic smoke The Safety Committee can identify root causes and suggestenvironment (including car fires and dumpster fires).changes to prevent future occurrences. Provide warm water and soap, or, if unavailable, use Join the Washington State Labor & Industries FIIRE Initiativedisposable wipes to clean hands, face and neck.(State Insured Workers Compensation Only). Establish rehabilitation with medical surveillance when Take a Drexel University FOCUS assessment on the culture ofwork event exceeds 2/30s or 1/45 cylinder or 45 minutes of health and safety in your fire department. strenuous labor, or as needed. Educate members on wellness and exposure prevention. Release most contaminated personnel first to reduce continued exposures to toxic products of combustion. First in, first home.FINANCE Transport contaminated PPE and SCBAs in encapsulated Budget for two sets of turnouts for all emergency responsebags to prevent further exposure to apparatus and personnel. personnel. Keep contaminated PPE, SCBAs and other equipment out of Budget for PPE cleaning by an ISP or by purchasing thecrew cab after fire calls. necessary equipment to bag, transport and clean PPE and SCBAAllow personnel to return to the fire station out of service to washers in an area designated as safe and appropriate to do so. shower and change into clean PPE. Monitor dispatch frequency Consider grants, including FEMAs Assistance to Firefightersand do not pass a critical call returning to quarters.Grant Program (AFG), for alternative funding for major or capital purchases toward best practices. OPERATIONS: Routine ActivitiesProvide engineering controls and associated equipment toEnsure diesel exhaust capture systems or similar engineering reduce or eliminate exhaust from internal combustion equipmentcontrols are used every time the apparatus enters and/or exits in living and work areas. the fire station. Budget for annual physicals, other wellness programs andTo further reduce contamination that may be brought into the equipment. station by response footwear, encourage personnel to wear a station shoe inside the living quarters of the fire station.PLANNING Practice wellness in general. Conduct annual physicals Develop an exposure control plan to include red, yellow andincluding cancer screenings. Use sunscreen when outdoors, green zones in stations and apparatus. dont use tobacco and participate in daily exercise.Use an apparatus design that reduces exposures and preventsDocument exposures, injuries and illnesses throughout career. cross-contamination by using solid, cleanable surfaces wheneverConduct initial recruit and annual refresher training to possible. include cancer awareness, behavioral health, wellness and Provide a hand-washing station on every fire apparatus. fitness. Design fire station to address exposure reduction and cross- The Safety Committee will review occupational exposures to contamination prevention. identify root causes and/or necessary mitigation efforts.Conduct testing to ensure a hazard-free work environment: MRSA, radon, asbestos, diesel exhaust, etc. LOGISTICSEstablish a PPE, SCBA and uniform cleaning program for all OPERATIONS: Emergency entries into contaminated environments. Ensure that all personnel are wearing full PPE and SCBA on allProvide a second set of turnouts for all emergency response fire calls. personnel. Establish hot, warm and cold hazard zones at the scene. LimitInstitute an on-scene hood exchange program or similar entry to necessary personnel only, and limit time in hot zone. controls to prevent continued use of contaminated hoods.Limit the time that support personnel (including driver/ Maintain the exposure control plan to include cleaning, engineer, rehab, incident commander and other support staff)disinfecting and maintenance programs to reduce exposuresare in potentially contaminated areas. in the fire station.55'