plant safety procedure #15 for Thomas Hill power plant. Fire behavior was discussed and we learned about the fire triangle of fuel, heat and oxygen, and if we remove any one of these elements we put out the fire. We discussed flammable liquids and gases, learning about flash points and the difference between combustible and noncombustible elements. We discussed the upper explosive limits and lower explosive limits. After a short break we learned about the different components of personal protective equipment. This consists of bunker pants, coat, gloves, nomex hood, helmet, and boots. After learning about personal protective equipment we then had to learn how to put all of it on and move around in a practical exercise, this exercise was difficult due to the weight of the gear. Bunker gear along with SCBA weighs around fifty-five pounds. We finished up the day with a brief discussion of the self-contained breathing apparatus. We started the second day of our training with a practical exercise using the self-contained breathing apparatus. We discussed how this apparatus protects our respiratory system, our eyes, and our face. It does this by protecting us from gas vapors, mists, dusts and powders, oxygen deficient atmospheres, and radioactive material. This apparatus is used in search and rescue, to locate and stop leaks, and for ventilation. We learned about the different components and different ways for donning the gear. With SCBA gear on, communication is sometime next to impossible, so at this point of our training we discussed hazard communication and different hand signals to use to show if we were all right, or if we were in trouble. Two thumbs up meant you were all right, waving your hands in the air meant you were in trouble, and both hands by your throat meant you were about out of air. Before we put the units away, we also discussed safety rules, symptoms of respiratory poisoning, cleaning and sanitation and the prope...
