BA 017: Emergency Procedures Flashcards

1
Q

What are the emergency procedures available to BA teams committed to an incident?
Four answers

A

Sound Bodyguard DSU
Go into entrapped procedure
Mutually exchange air with other BA wearer
Call for assistance by radio

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2
Q

What should you do when deciding to go into entrapped procedure?
Six answers

A
Inform the ECO
Operate one DSU
Relax by sitting down against a wall
Maintain physical contact with other team members
Keep speech and movement to minimum
Keep personal lamps switched on
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3
Q

When hearing a DSU, when would BA team leaders not investigate the source of the sound?
Four answers

A

Not enough air to enable effective assistance
Maintaining safe egress, clear route
If another BA team is already there
Carrying out a recsue

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4
Q

What is the entrapped procedure?

A

Conserving air supply by exerting the least possible energy

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5
Q

Before deciding whether to withdraw or go into entrapped procedure, after the activation of the DSU, what should BA team leaders consider?
Four answers

A

How close they are to the exit
How close they are to the hazard
Whether staying puts them in further danger
Are they near other BA teams who may be able to assist

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6
Q

When should the DSU be immediately operated?

Four answers

A

If a BA member is lost or confused
If an injury occurs
Problems with the BA set
Become distressed or disorientated

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