
Control measure
Identify potential combustible materials in oxygen-enriched atmospheres
TRAINING SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and understanding
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Identify potential combustible materials in oxygen-enriched atmospheres |
Understand:
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Practical application
Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Identify potential combustible materials in oxygen-enriched atmospheres |
Demonstrate the ability to:
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Control measure knowledge
Elevated oxygen levels will result in the increased potential of combustible materials burning. Direct contact with liquid oxygen can also result in the ignition of materials that would not typically be considered as combustible (e.g. carbon and stainless steel, aluminium and Teflon). Organic materials may also react explosively in the presence of sufficiently high concentrations of oxygen.
Strategic actions
Provide procedures and support arrangements regarding the hazards that may be encountered and actions to take in oxygen-enriched atmospheres
Tactical actions
Identify areas at the incident that may have oxygen-enriched atmospheres
Identify potentially combustible materials that will be affected by an oxygen-enriched atmosphere
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