Bucket Rescue Flashcards
If bucket truck rescue is needed, ?
time is critical
In order to give the victim a good chance of survival during a bucket truck rescue, it should be carried out in no more than ?, so CPR can be started.
4 minute
There are four basic reasons a crew member on the ground may need to help a man out of an elevated bucket
true
Because of cell phone technology, it is no longer necessary to establish a means of communication with dispatcher prior to starting work.
false
It is not necessary to see if the truck is energized before starting a bucket rescue because it should be grounded prior to going aloft and because all bucket trucks have an insulated portion between the bucket and the truck bed.
False
There is/are ? acceptable method(s) of bucket rescue
4
If there is handline on the structure, it can be used to extract a victim during a bucket rescue
True
When using a rope to extract a victim from a bucket, the knots to use are either three half-hitches or a ? knot.
Bowline
The bucket/boom lower controls are normally found at the base of the lower boom on the pedestal.
True
The rescuer does not need to worry about obstacles when lowering the bucket from the lower controls because the bucket went up through that path.
false
In the Rescue Block Method of bucket rescue, the anchor point should be located ? from the top lip of the bucket.
8.5’
Some bucket trucks are equipped with a bucket that will ? making it easier to lower the victim to the ground.
Tilt
The ground man is the only one who needs to be proficient in operating the lower controls of a boom/bucket truck.
False
When applying the manual lift method, first lower the bucket as close to the ground as possible, reach in the bucket for the victim and release his or her safety lanyard, then ?
physically lift the victim halfway out of the bucket
CPR can only be successfully performed with the victim in the bucket during a rescue.
False
The rate of chest compressions to breaths when performing CPR is ? compressions to two breaths
30
According to ANSI Z359.4, bucket truck rescue systems are designed for a single person load up to ?
310 lbs
According to ANSI Z359.4, bucket truck rescue systems are designed for an exceptional two descent up to ?
440 lbs
Rescue systems should only be used by ?
Trained/experienced professionals
It is proper procedure to use a training unit on a hob
False
While training, at what height should a stopper knot be placed in the descent line?
At the point the user can make contact to the ground with their feet
Where should a worker exit the bucket once the rescue system has been attached?
Directly across from the anchor point
What is the first and most critical step when performing a self rescue?
Attach the snaphook to an appropriate anchor point
Only the descender and the descent line need to be inspected on a self rescue system.
Flase
Proper packing in a rescue system is essential for correct use.
True
