Bulwark FR Quiz 2019 Answers
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Here are the answers:
1. What’s the difference between AR (Arc-Rated) and FR (Flame-Resistant) clothing?- A) There is no difference between AR and FR
- B) In short, all FR is AR, but not all FR is AR
- C) The fabric used to create FR clothing is subject to additional testing beyond what’s required for AR clothing
- D) In short, all AR is FR, but not all FR is AR
2. All of the following statements are true in regard to the appropriate care and maintenance of FR apparel, EXCEPT:
- A) Do not use any kind of bleach or peroxide
- B) Turn FR/AR garments inside out to help color retention and preserve appearance
- C) Do not dry clean FR garments
- D) Rewash garments with lingering odor
3. What are engineered flame-resistant fabrics? They:
- A) Are engineered to be flame-resistant at the either the molecular level, fiber level, fabric level, or a combination of two—or all three to self-extinguish when the ignition source is removed
- B) Are treated with flame-retardant chemicals that slow the rate at which the flame-resistant fabric burns
- C) Keep people cool during thermal events to prevent second-and third-degree burns from the heat of the flames
- D) Make individuals 100% fireproof, even during intense thermal events such as flash fires
4. ASTM F 1506 6.3 requires that FR garments must be labeled with all of the following information, EXCEPT:
- A) Arc rating (ATPV) or arc rating (EBT)
- B) Manufacturer’s name
- C) Location of origin
- D) Tracking identification code system
5. According to NFPA 2113 5.1.1-5.1.7, in regard to mandatory FR protection for the Oil & Gas industry, which of the following describes an example of PPE non-compliance?
- A) Sleeves fully unrolled
- B) Coveralls zipped up
- C) Ankles duct taped to keep debris out
- D) FR undergarments worn as base layer
6. Which of the following are covered under NFPA® 2112?
- A) Capabilities and characteristics of FR fabrics
- B) Construction of the FR garment, including the types of closures to be used
- C) Comfort
- D) All of the above
7. What is necessary for a combustible dust fire?
- A) Fuel
- B) Ignition
- C) Oxygen
- D) Confinement
- E) All of the Above
8. Do standards permit you to layer non-FR undergarments beneath FR garments?
- A) Yes
- B) No
- C) Maybe
9. Can I add the arc ratings of 2 FR garments?
- A) Yes, two arc ratings can be added resulting in the sum total of both
- B) No, you must get your layered system tested to know your combined arc rating
10. Which resource provides information about how to select, use and properly maintain FR clothing?
- A) NFPA® 2112
- B) NFPA® 2113
- C) OSHA
- D) Third-party certifications