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| What is the NFPA standard for on rope | NFPA 1983
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| What rope constructionis used for life safety rope | Block and creel construction
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| What is required for manufacturers to provide according to NFPA 1983 | Proper use
Inspection procedures
Maintenance procedures
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| What must be completed in order to be reused in life safety situations | No abrasions or visible damage
No exposure to heat/direct flame
No exposure to any impact load
No exposure to chemicals
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| How can impact posing be detected | It cannot
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| When should you remove a life safety rope from service | Subjected to impact load
Fails inspection
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| What must be done if you downgrade life safety rope to utility rope | Must be permanently altered so it cannot be mistaken for life safety rope
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| What are some examples of synthetic fibers | Polypropylene
Nylon
Kevlar
Polyester
Polysteel
Spectra
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| What is a disadvantage of synthetic rope | Will melt when exposed to heat
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| What are some advantages of synthetic rope | Resistant to mildew, rot, mold, water, shrinkage
Longer life span
Lightweight yet strong
Easy to maintain
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| What are some natural fiber materials | Manila
Hemp
Sisal
Cotton
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| What are some disadvantages to natural fiber ropes | Prone to mildew and mold
Deteriorated when exposed to chemicals
Burns when in contact with embers/flames
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| What are some advantages of natural fiber rope | Resistant to sunlight
Chars rather then melts when exposed to heat
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| How is kernmantle rope constructed | Inner core of straight running fibers with a sheath of braided fibers
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| What percentage of strength does the inner core of a kernmantle rope hold | 75
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| What is the covering of a kernmantle rope for | Increase ropes stretch resistance and pod characteristics
Protects core from abrasions/contamination
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| What is a dynamic rope | One that stretches under load
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| What is a static rope | One that resists stretching under a load
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| What is elasticity a disadvantage for | Trying to raise or lower a heavy load
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| What stretch rate can static ropes have | 10% extension with 10% of the ropes maximum load applied
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| How is laid rope constructed | Twisting fibers together to form a strand and then twisting several strands together to form the rope
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| What is a disadvantage of laid rope | Susceptible to abrasions and other physical damage
Any damage immediately affects the ropes strength
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| What is an advantage of laid rope | Easy to inspect
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| How is braided rope constructed | Uniformly intertwining rope together in a diagonally overlapping pattern
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| What is an advantage of braided rope | Less likely to twist
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| What is a disadvantage of braided rope | Load bearing fibers are vulnerable
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| How is braided rope constructed | Braided core with a braided outer sheath
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| What is an advantage of braid on braid rope | Very strong
Half strength in the core and half in the sheath
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| What is a disadvantage of braid on braid rope | Does not resist abrasions well
Sheath May slide along the inner core
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| When should rope be inspected | After every use and at least once a year
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| What should be documented on rope logs | Inspections
Impact loads
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| What should happen to ropes with a soft spot | Inspect outer sheath, if sheath damaged core damage is likely
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| How should rope be inspected | Slight tension should’ve placed on rope
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| What should you look for when inspecting kernmantle rope | Irregularities
Foul smells
Discoloration
Roughness
Abrasions
Deterioration
Fuzziness
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| What should happen rope is excessively fuzzy | Removed from service
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| How should laid rope be inspected | Untwisted is that all surfaces are exposed
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| What should happen if mildew is found on rope | Cleaned then reinspected
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| What should you look for when inspecting synthetic rope | Soft, crusty, stiff, or brittle spots
Cuts, nicks, or abrasions
Dirt or grease
Excessive stretching
Chemical damage
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| What should you look for when inspecting natural rope | Ruptured fibers
Powdering between strained
Dark spots/discoloration
Swollen areas
Rust spots
Accumulation of dirt/ grease
Rot or mildew
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| What can occur if a rope has rot | Can spread quickly to ropes around
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| What should be done if rope is discovered to have rot | That rope and any surrounding rope should removed, cleaned, and reinspected
Area holding rope should be cleaned an aired out
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| What should you visually inspect braid braid rope for | Heat sears
Nicks
Cuts
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| What can a shrunken diameter indicate | A break in the core
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| What should are some things to doin order to maintain a good rope | Avoid abrasions and wear
Avoid sharp angles, bends, and knots
Protect ends
Avoid sustained loads
Avoid rust/chemicals
Reverse ends occasionally
Don’t walk on rope
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| How can rope become worn or have abrasions | Constant apparatus vibration
Compressed when stored
Chafing or dragging over materials
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| How much can strength be reduced from sharp angles, bends and knot damage | Upto 50 percent
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| How can you protect rope ends | Whip or tape cut ends
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| What can occur if a rope is subjected to a sustained load | Can break well below it’s breaking limit
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| What damage is done by walking on rope | Dirt and debris can be grinded into rope
Brussels the strands from compression
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| Of rope is contaminated how should it be cleaned | With a stiff bristled brush
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| How should you wash synthetic rope | A mild detergent and like warm water
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| How are some ways you can wash synthetic rope | Hand washing
Rope washing device
Normal washing machine
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| What is a disadvantage to a rope washing device | Cannot be used with a detergent
Doesn’t address deeper cleaning
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| How should rope be placed in a washing machine | Inside of a mesh bag
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| What settings should be used in a washing machine | Coldest wash/rinse temperature available
No center agitator
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| What should be done after rope has been washed | Dry immediately
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| How can rope be dried | Hose drying rack
Suspended in a hose tower
Loose coil in a hose dryer
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| How should you never dry rope | Placed near a heat source
In direct sunlight
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| How should natural fiber rope be cleaned | Wipe or gently brush the rope
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| What should you not use to wash natural fiber rope | Water
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| What should you do if natural fiber rope comes in contact with water | Immediately dry it
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| How should rope be stored | In a rope bag
Not in the same compartments as chemicals/fuels
Not in the same compartment as gasoline tools
Wear exhaust doesn’t accumulate
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| What must be included on a rope log | Product/identification label
Manufacturer instruction on use/maintenance/inspection
Purchase date
Impact loading incidents
Inspections
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| How is flat webbing constructed | Single layer of material
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| What webbing is preferred for rescue applications | Tubular webbing
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| What is the working end of a rope | Part used to tie a knot
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| What is the running part of a rope | Free end used for hoisting/pulling
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| What is the standing part of a rope | Section between working and running part
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| What is used to prevent failures in knots | An overhand safety knot on the working end of the rope
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| What is a bight | Rope bent back on itself with parellel sides
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| What is a loop | A full twist in the rope
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| What is a round turn | Further bend one side a loop
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| What is the principal use of a clove hitch | Attach rope to an object
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| What is a common use for a figure eight | Stopper knot
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| What is a figure eight bend used for | Tie ropes of equal diameters together
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| What is a figure eight follow through used for | Securing objects
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| What is a water knot used for | Joining two pieces of webbing
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| What cannot be hoisted according to osha | An air cylinder
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| What are rag lines used for | Prevent tools being hoisted from spinning or snagging
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| What is a carabiner | Snap link made from aluminum, steel, or titanium with a spring or screwed gate
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| What is the purpose of a carabiner | Connect ropes to other mechanical gear
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| What is a pulley used for | Create mechanical advantage or a change in direction
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| What should be done when hoisting materials | Make sure personnel are clear
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| What rope has been traditionally used to establish a perimeter line | Utility rope
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| What is the purpose of a search line | Allow members to remain in contact with each other
Means of finding an exit route
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| What is used to stabilize an object | Rope or webbing
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| How should you go about stabilizing an object | Secure rope/webbing to an anchor then tocthe object needing stabilization
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| What should you do before tying a rope to an object needing stabilizing | Ensure strength of anchor and rope/webbing
Ensure knots are tight and safety knots applied
Ensure Attachment points are secure
Ensure personnel clear from stabilizing line
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