Alarms and Escape Routes - 10

Question 1

A statutory requirement for alarm systems is there should be a bank of accumulators capable of operating it for a minimum of ,,,,, minutes

Answer 1

60

Question 2

There is no specific requirement for what intermittent or continual lights and hooter signify, but the usual format is ,,,,,, ;

Answer 2

• flashing or intermittent

Question 3

Flashing or intermittent alarms means,,,,,,, ;

Answer 3

• be prepared to abandon

Question 4

Continual Alarm means ,,,,,, ;

Answer 4

• abandon

Question 5

It is generally accepted that abandon must be by ,,,,, ;

Answer 5

• word of mouth from the OIM or his deputy

Question 6

Whichever alarm is sounded the format is that initially, ,,,,,, ;

Answer 6

• make the job safe and don life jacket and walk quickly to muster point.

Question 7

Illuminated escape signs are provided at,,,,,,,,,, ;

Answer 7

• low level along escape routes

Question 8

Illuminated escape signs are provided at low level along escape routes, so that ,,,,, ;

Answer 8

• in the event of inundation by dense smoke, the route may be followed at deck level

Question 9

It is also usual to include illuminated escape deck lines (reflective strips or coatings,) ;

Answer 9

• 100mm wide for primary routes

- 50mm wide for secondary routes

Question 10

Illuminated escape routes lines are marked so that if the line is followed in any direction it leads to ,,,,, ;

Answer 10

• a muster points

Question 11

For the abandon signal, ,,,,, are required ;

Answer 11

• Survival craft

Question 12

There is normally a minimum of ,,,,,, Brücker craft per platform, as well as other devices

Answer 12

• 2

Question 13

Usually Brücker capsules, totally enclosed capsule, which hold approximately ,,,,,,, and a radio for contact with rescue services ;

Answer 13

• 25 personnel and carry supplies of food and water