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Public Security S & TPublic Security S & TSummer Symposium 2009Summer Symposium 2009
Ottawa, ON – 15-18 June 2009Ottawa, ON – 15-18 June 2009
Standard for Protection of Standard for Protection of
First Responders From First Responders From
CBRN EventsCBRN Events
Dr. Eva Dickson – Royal Military College Dr. Eva Dickson – Royal Military College
Patricia Wait – Canadian General Standards BoardPatricia Wait – Canadian General Standards Board
Governmentof Canada
Canadian GeneralStandards Board
Gouvernement du Canada
Office des normes générales du Canada
Introduction – Project SpecificsIntroduction – Project Specifics
• Project CRTI 05-0016RD:– Development of a Canadian Standard for
Protection of First Responders from Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Events
• Project Lead:– Public Works and Government Services
Canada (PWGSC)
• Standards Development Partner: – Canadian Standards Association
Introduction – Project SpecificsIntroduction – Project Specifics
• Federal Partners:
• National Research Council
• Public Safety Canada
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• Royal Military College of Canada
• Transport Canada
• Industry/Other Partners (First Responders):
• Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs
• Canadian Council of Health Services Accreditation
• Canadian Healthcare Association
• Canadian Police Association
• Canadian Public Health Association
• International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Canadian Office
• Paramedic Association of Canada
Project objectives, relevance, and Project objectives, relevance, and impactimpact
• To develop a National Standard of Canada for personal protective equipment for first responders (emergency medical, fire and police services) in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) incident– common language for events, hazards and response
activities– interoperability
• To assist first responder organizations in the selection, care and use of CBRN personal protective equipment– realistic, risk-based guidance on the appropriate level
of protection, capabilities and limitations of PPE– achieve suitable protection and functionality
PROGRESSPROGRESS
AND AND
RESULTSRESULTS
Major Milestones & ActivitiesMajor Milestones & Activities• Evaluate Guidance Document - CRTI Project 0029RD-
2004• Establish the Technical Standards Committee • Prepare draft standards • Convene committee meetings• Connect to ISO Activities (Technical Committee
94/Subcommittees SC13 & SC 15 – Respirator & Clothing) • Manage a public review period• Implement quality and procedural reviews • Issue letter ballots on the draft standard • Review by Standards Council of Canada• Translate, edit and publish the standard • Develop an implementation strategy to promote
the use and adoption of the standard
• The standard is targeted for publication in May 2010.
CONTENT OF THE CONTENT OF THE STANDARDSTANDARD
Contents: Introductory MaterialContents: Introductory Material
0-3 Introduction, Scope, References, and Definitions
• Background on how and why to use the standard– Release and contagious outbreak events– First responders and receivers– PPE selection and use– Procurement, on-scene selection, training aid, use
and life-cycle management– Recognised and limited use configurations
Contents: Introductory MaterialContents: Introductory Material
4 Anatomy of a CBRN Event• Common framework for assessing /
categorizing events so that selection can be systematically performed
• This is needed because selection is based on where and when PPE will be used as well as on type of event– Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment– Response Phases– Release of CBRN material– Contagious Outbreak Events
Contents: Selection and UseContents: Selection and Use
5 PPE Selection for CBRN Release Events• Processes and information for selection
during procurement, and on-scene, from recognised configurations– Equipment Configuration Codes (RPD + DPE)– Recognised Configuration Descriptions (Systems)– Selection for a Release Event
Selection Tables: ExampleSelection Tables: Example
Event type PPE Class Location of use
C1S or C1s
C2S CFS
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Hot zone Y Y Y
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Y Y Y
Rad Hot zone Y Y YProtective action/ warm zone
Y Y Y
Bio Hot zone Y Y YProtective action/ warm zone
Y Y Y
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6 PPE Selection for Contagious Outbreak Events
• Selection is for worst-case exposure using a predictive model (Annex F) that yields risk of infection levels, based on:– use of Category A bioagents– various types of response
activities
Contents: Selection and UseContents: Selection and Use
7 Limited use PPE• Descriptions of unrecognised RPD, DPE,
and system configurations (don’t meet any or suitable standards) – discussion of potential limitations in use of
various system configurations
8 Employer and Manufacturer Responsibilities
Contents: Selection and UseContents: Selection and Use
Contents: AnnexesContents: Annexes
Annex B: Hazards and Risk Assessment [informative]• Potential characteristics of CBRN Terrorism release
events and relevant ref information
Annex C. Acceptable equipment / standards and required evaluation methodologies [Normative]
• states requirements for various respirator styles, and entire protective systems worn with respirators
• SCBA, PAPR, APR• multi-hazard and particulate only
protection• system protection requirements
based on NFPA styles and other styles as needed
Contents: AnnexesContents: Annexes
Annex D. System integration and protective and user performance determination
• Addresses procedures and test methods for assuring equipment works as a system and in practice
• Sizing and Qualification for the individual• Functionality• Durability• Simulated Workplace Protection Factor
Requirements• Respiratory/eye protection• Thermal burden (heat stress)• Supplemental info in Annexes G - I
Contents: AnnexesContents: Annexes
• Annex E. PPE descriptions and other standards
• Gives more information on PPE styles and standards they may or may not meet– RPD descriptions and standards– DPE descriptions and standards
• Rationale for selection
ConclusionConclusion
• New National Standards Project - Standard for Protection of First Responders From CBRN Events– Using a proven process for Standards Development– Risk- and science-based selection criteria– Fully involved operational community– Related international work
• Appreciation is Extended to: – CRTI – Project Proposal Signatories - Partners– Project Charter Signatories - Partners– Committee Members for in-kind contributions– Committee Chairperson
QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?
Contact InformationContact Information
Committee Chair
Dr. Eva DicksonRoyal Military College of Canada Telephone: (613) 541-6000 ext 6217E-mail: [email protected]
Canadian General Standards Board
Patricia WaitTelephone: 819-956-0777Email: [email protected] Website: www.ongc-cgsb.gc.ca
Canadian Standards Association
Ron MeyersTelephone: 416-747-2496Email: [email protected]: www.csa.ca