FDNY F-60 Certificate Of Fitness — Fire Guard For Torch Operations

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A fire guard arrives at a designated hot work area and detects a strong odor of paint thinner, as a nearby room was recently painted. The torch operator is ready to begin work. What should be the fire guard's immediate action?

Instruct the operator to work quickly to minimize exposure time. Prohibit the start of the torch operation until the vapors have dissipated and the area is confirmed to be safe. Set up a fan to blow the vapors away from the immediate work area. Proceed with the fire watch but keep two fire extinguishers ready.

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Prohibit the start of the torch operation until the vapors have dissipated and the area is confirmed to be safe.

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