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show NFPA 1983  
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What rope constructionis used for life safety rope   show
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What is required for manufacturers to provide according to NFPA 1983   show
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What must be completed in order to be reused in life safety situations   show
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How can impact posing be detected   show
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When should you remove a life safety rope from service   show
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What must be done if you downgrade life safety rope to utility rope   show
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show Polypropylene Nylon Kevlar Polyester Polysteel Spectra  
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What is a disadvantage of synthetic rope   show
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What are some advantages of synthetic rope   show
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What are some natural fiber materials   show
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What are some disadvantages to natural fiber ropes   show
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What are some advantages of natural fiber rope   show
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show 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   show
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show Increase ropes stretch resistance and pod characteristics Protects core from abrasions/contamination  
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show One that stretches under load  
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show One that resists stretching under a load  
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show Trying to raise or lower a heavy load  
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What stretch rate can static ropes have   show
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show Twisting fibers together to form a strand and then twisting several strands together to form the rope  
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show Susceptible to abrasions and other physical damage Any damage immediately affects the ropes strength  
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show Easy to inspect  
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show Uniformly intertwining rope together in a diagonally overlapping pattern  
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What is an advantage of braided rope   show
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What is a disadvantage of braided rope   show
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How is braided rope constructed   show
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show Very strong Half strength in the core and half in the sheath  
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show Does not resist abrasions well Sheath May slide along the inner core  
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When should rope be inspected   show
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show Inspections Impact loads  
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show Inspect outer sheath, if sheath damaged core damage is likely  
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How should rope be inspected   show
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show Irregularities Foul smells Discoloration Roughness Abrasions Deterioration Fuzziness  
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What should happen rope is excessively fuzzy   show
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show Untwisted is that all surfaces are exposed  
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show Cleaned then reinspected  
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show 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   show
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show Can spread quickly to ropes around  
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What should be done if rope is discovered to have rot   show
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What should you visually inspect braid braid rope for   show
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show A break in the core  
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What should are some things to doin order to maintain a good rope   show
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show 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   show
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How can you protect rope ends   show
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What can occur if a rope is subjected to a sustained load   show
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What damage is done by walking on rope   show
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show With a stiff bristled brush  
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How should you wash synthetic rope   show
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show Hand washing Rope washing device Normal washing machine  
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show Cannot be used with a detergent Doesn’t address deeper cleaning  
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show Inside of a mesh bag  
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What settings should be used in a washing machine   show
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show Dry immediately  
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How can rope be dried   show
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show Placed near a heat source In direct sunlight  
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How should natural fiber rope be cleaned   show
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What should you not use to wash natural fiber rope   show
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show Immediately dry it  
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How should rope be stored   show
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show Product/identification label Manufacturer instruction on use/maintenance/inspection Purchase date Impact loading incidents Inspections  
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How is flat webbing constructed   show
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show Tubular webbing  
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show Part used to tie a knot  
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show Free end used for hoisting/pulling  
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What is the standing part of a rope   show
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What is used to prevent failures in knots   show
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What is a bight   show
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What is a loop   show
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show Further bend one side a loop  
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What is the principal use of a clove hitch   show
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show Stopper knot  
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What is a figure eight bend used for   show
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show Securing objects  
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show Joining two pieces of webbing  
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show An air cylinder  
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What are rag lines used for   show
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What is a carabiner   show
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What is the purpose of a carabiner   show
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show Create mechanical advantage or a change in direction  
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show Make sure personnel are clear  
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show Utility rope  
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show Allow members to remain in contact with each other Means of finding an exit route  
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show Rope or webbing  
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show Secure rope/webbing to an anchor then tocthe object needing stabilization  
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show 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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