Distress To Wearer

Question 1

When should deployment of an emergency BA team be considered?

Answer 1

Wearer fails to return by time of whistle. 
Activation of distress signal. 
Indications of distress. 
Prolonged Breakdown in communications.
Help requested.

Question 2

What should a wearer in distress inform ECO?

Answer 2

Situation. 
Cylinder contents. 
Location and intentions. 
Assessed risks 
Adopt ‘entrapped procedure’
Activate ADSU

Question 3

Emergency team procedure when distressed wearer is found?

Answer 3

Silence the ADSU. 
Confirm the nature of situation with wearer. 
Inform ECO your location and plan. 
Take gauge readings of all wearers. 
Render any emergency assistance.

Question 4

How long is EASE hose?

Answer 4

3M

Question 5

Limitations of EASE?

Answer 5

Will not help problem with breathing valve.

Ease should be fitted to a new mask

Question 6

What is the entrapped procedure?

Answer 6

Inform ECO
Relax and sit
Breathe calmly and gently 
Do not purge
Limit talking
ADSU

Question 7

Reportable BA malfunctions?

Answer 7

Whilst in use, or checking in contaminated atmosphere.
While still worn after leaving contaminated area.
During pre entry check.
During use when wearer can’t remove mask.

Question 8

Non reportable BA malfunctions?

Answer 8

Discovered during routine checks.

Failure due to operator error.