13-11 Elevating Devices

Question 1

Fall arrest?

Answer 1

safety system comprised of safety harness and lanyard used on aerial platforms

Question 2

Fall restraint

Answer 2

safety system comprised of safety belt used on aerials

Question 3

Fall protection

Answer 3

either a fall restraint or fall arrest safety system

Question 4

What side must be worked off of if aerial placement is not level?

Answer 4

high side

Question 5

What must be considered when evaluating ground placement of aerials? (6)

Answer 5

1. level/ stable
2. hot/ soft asphalt
3. soft earth/ ground erosion caused by water run-off
4. frozen ground thawing
5. underground garages/ parking ramps
6. manhole covers/ sewer pipes

Question 6

What are other considerations for aerial placement? (7)

Answer 6

1. req’d ops
2. placement near corner of structure
3. overhead obstructions
4. outriggers allowance
5. exclusion zones
6. curbs
7. open construction areas

Question 7

What are considerations to condider when positioning an aerial? (4)

Answer 7

1. apply parking brake immediately after placement
2. ensure front wheels are straight and chocked
3. outriggers deployed
4. operator use good judgement

Question 8

Who is in control of operating the elevating device in normal conditions?

Answer 8

driver

Question 9

What are the locations elevating devices can be controlled? (4)

Answer 9

1. turnatable
2. side mount
3. rear mount
4. platform

Question 10

When is s mid-shipper spotter req’d?

Answer 10

until elevating device is free and clear of all body components

Question 11

What form of communications does driver maintain with other personnel when operating elevating devices? (2)

Answer 11

1. maintain constant communnications w/ any personnel using elevating device
2. notify personnel when additional personnel shall be climbing and/ or moving ladder

Question 12

When shall water curtain be used?

Answer 12

anytime there is potential for heat damage

Question 13

What must be used when using side/ rear mounted controls?

Answer 13

slide- out step

Question 14

How mmany drivers req’d during aerial operations?

Answer 14

2

• one on pump panel an one to operate and monitor the platform from turntable

Question 15

How many FF req’d to assist rescued civilians?

Answer 15

1

Question 16

What shall be turned off when FF/ civilians are boarding/ exiting platform?

Answer 16

power switch

Question 17

When does low breathing air alarm and low airl ight activate?

Answer 17

at 20% of system pressure

Question 18

When shall communication be made with IC in regards to waterway procedures? (2)

Answer 18

1. initial activation or

2. any change to a master stream

Question 19

What is the safe working distance maintained between elevated master stream and personnel?

Answer 19

10m

Question 20

What shall be established anytime an elevated master stream is directed at any structure?

Answer 20

exclusion zone

Question 21

What should be done after using waterway to drain it? (2)

Answer 21

1. raise waterway to 90degrees vertical

2. open waterway drains

Question 22

What needs to be done to avoid potential amage from freezing when draiing waterway?

Answer 22

leave all drains in open position

Question 23

What is the max. wind speed elevating devices can be used?

Answer 23

55kph

Question 24

What must be aligned before climbing an elevating device?

Answer 24

rungs

Question 25

What are considerations when bedding elevating device? (2)

Answer 25

1. use low idle only

2. when seated, exert 1000- 1200psi downward pressure

Question 26

What is extra downward pressure exerted after bedding ladder?

Answer 26

stops ladder from bouncing when driving

Question 27

What shall driver be responsible for when operating elevating device, in regards to safety? (2)

Answer 27

1. following operators Manual

2. following manufacturer’s Safe Load and Reach Chart

Question 28

Whose responsibility is it to wear fall protection when working from elevating device?

Answer 28

all personnel