Public Security S & T Summer Symposium 2009 Ottawa, ON – 15-18 June 2009 Standard for Protection of First Responders From CBRN Events Dr. Eva Dickson –

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

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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