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Module B (Quizlet) 1
Technical Escort - Confined Space Operations
Question | Answer |
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What regulation is the standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for emergency services | National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1983 |
What is the general rule always consider any knot to reduce its strength by when bending | At least 30% |
What is the standard for tail length of a rope? | 2-10 inches |
What is the standard for bight size? | 4-8 inches |
What is the standard for tail length of webbing? | 3-5 inches |
What kind of rope grabs are the prusik loop/hitch used for? | Soft rope grab |
What is the name of the regulation used for Permit-Required Confined Spaces? | 29 CFR 1910.146 |
What is the name of the regulation used for Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications? | NFPA 1006 |
What are the limitations of a one person rope lift? | 300 lbs or less - 4500 lbf |
What are the limitations of a two person rope lift? | 600 lbs or less - 9000 lbf |
What are the two layers of a kermantle rope? | Internal core (kern) and outer/woven sheath (mantle) |
What is another name for the kern of a rope? | Internal core |
What is another name for the mantle of a rope? | outer sheath or woven sheath |
How should you conduct a rope inspection? | Using sight and touch |
What does SSSF stand for? | Static System Safety Factor |
Auxiliary equipment definition | Anything other than ropes, belts or harnesses |
Class 1 Life Safety Harness description | Fastens around waist or around waist and thighs under buttocks, designed for a one person load |
Class 2 Life Safety Harness description | Fastens around waist or around waist and thighs under buttocks, designed for a two person load |
Class 3 Life Safety Harness description | Fasten around waist or around waist and thighs or under buttocks and over shoulders, designed for rescue two person and loaded inverting may occur |
What are the two types of webbing? | Tubular and flat weave |
Carabiner definition | A "D" shaped metal load bearing connectors to connect elements of a rope rescue system |