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Incidents Involving Electricity (PN 769) Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 5 Electricity Company Premises listed in the note?

A 
A) Power Stations 
B) Sub Stations 
C) Fenced Enclosures
D) Distribution Cables/Equipment 
E) Wind turbines
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** Where are substations Situated within a building? **

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Against an external wall and in a room protected by 4 hour rated material

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3
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What can be found on every Electricity distributers facility?

A

A conspicuously placed identifier plate

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4
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What might smoke issuing from the pavement indicate?

A

Fire in Electrical Ducting

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5
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What 7 ways of electric shock delivery are listed in the note?

A

Touch, overload, application of water, conduction by water, residual charge, arcing, damaged equipment

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6
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What are the 5 main hazards listed in the note at incidents involving Electricity?

A

1) Electric Shock
2) Fire
3) Explosion
4) Hazardous Gases (asphyxiants used to protect electrical equipment) and Liquids
5) Trips

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7
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What 3 insulating materials are listed in the note?

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1) PVC
2) PCBs
3) Sulphur Hexafluoride

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8
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Are PCBs solids or fluids and what does PCB stand for?

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Polychlorinated Biphenyls and they are fluids which are highly toxic and not biodegradable contained in some transformers (normally labelled)

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9
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What does SF6 stand for?

A

Sulphur Hexafluoride

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10
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Is SF6 a powder or a gas?

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A gas which is heavier than air but when it ‘breaks down’ in a reaction it may present as a powder that can contaminate

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11
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  • What is the minimum safe approach distance when using ladders or Aerial Appliances at an incident involving electricity? *
A

10 meters (though this may increase if weather conditions are likely to cause cables to move)

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12
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  • At an incident involving a Wind Turbine what 2 things should an IC request and get confirmed before offensive firefighting commences? *
A

1) That any power supply to the turbine is isolated

2) That the blades are locked out

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13
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What are the 3 ‘fire hazards’ associated with electrical incidents listed in the note?

A

1) Large quantities of fuel
2) Explosion of oil filled equipment
3) Toxic smoke from burning insulation

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14
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At incidents involving:

Overhead Cables
Substations
Pavement Level Ducting

What must the IC request?

A

National Grid Authorised Person

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15
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Can firefighters lift inspection covers to access pavement level ducting?

A

Not initially and only when the ‘Authorised Person’ has confirmed that the power has been isolated and there is no residual current

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16
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What should an IC establish once a live source of electricity has been identified?

A

An appropriate ‘Restricted Zone’

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In establishing a ‘Hazard Zone’ for a Pavement Level Ducting Incident what 3 things should the IC take into account?

A

1) Other inspection covers that may become involved
2) Debris from Explosion
3) Affect on Adjacent Premises, Glass shop fronts etc

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18
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The theft of components such as earthing cables may create what hazard?

A

The electrification of other surfaces such as Gates and Fences

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19
Q

Can crews ‘Pass’ electricity warning signage?

A

Not until an ‘Authorised Person’ is on site

20
Q

When requesting an ‘Authorised Person’ what should the message include?(3)

A

1) Information gathered from ID signs and plates
2) RVP (where appropriate)
3) Access restrictions

21
Q

An ‘Authorised Person’ might take how long to attend according to the note?

A

2 hours

22
Q

What 3 things should the IC consider prior to isolating the electricity at a premise?

A

1) Machine Processes
2) Welfare of Occupants
3) Business Continuity

23
Q

Can entry be made to a premise if the ‘Authorised Person’ is UNABLE to confirm that the power is isolated and/or there is no residual current?

A

Not if high voltage is present and only with control measures if low voltage

24
Q

What is classified as ‘High Voltage’?

A

More than 1000 Volts AC
Or
More than 1500 Volts DC

25
Q

What does AC stand for?

A

Alternating Current

26
Q

What is the minimum safe working distance for a ‘Monitor’ at an incident involving Electricity?

A

30 Metres

27
Q

In what circumstances may it be necessary to apply water or foam directly to Apparatus?

A

Where it is ‘Low Voltage’ and carbon dioxide or dry agents are not available

28
Q

How is Low Voltage defined?

A

Less than 1000 Volts AC
Or
Less than 1500 Volts DC

29
Q

What does DC stand for?

A

Direct Current

30
Q

What 2 types of extinguishing media will not damage electrical equipment?

A

1) Carbon Dioxide

2) Vaporising Liquids

31
Q

What does UPS stand for?

A

Uninterruptible Power Supply, UPS’s will have a backup means of supply normally a generator or battery bank which must also be isolated

32
Q

LFB Electrical gauntlets/gloves must not be used where Voltages are known to exceed how many Volts?

A

3300

33
Q

High Voltage overhead power lines can ‘Arc’ in dense smoke, a safe corridor of how many meters is measured out below?

A

10m’s (on any side adjacent to operations)

34
Q

What MUST the IC establish when working in the vicinity of live equipment?

A

Safety Officers

35
Q

Before using Electrical gloves/gauntlets what must you check?

A

That they are not damaged or damp/wet. If their bag has been opened they must be returned for test

36
Q

Which toxic gas is contained in smoke from burning PVC?

A

Hydrogen Chloride

37
Q

Post incident the IC should gather information to support the PRO and PRC. What does PRO and PRC stand for?

A

Performance Review of Operations (PRO) and Performance Review of Command (PRC)

38
Q

What must be used ‘En route’ to inform on arrival tactics?

A

The MDT

39
Q

Which type of current will make muscles contract AC or DC?

A

Actually both cause muscles to contract. AC current will cause a series of contractions DC current a continuous contraction
(not in the note)

40
Q

Electrical Transmission cables mounted on poles can be vertically hung (one above the other) or horizontally hung (one next to the other). Which are high voltage and which are low voltage?

A

Horizontal - high voltage

Vertical - low voltage

41
Q

If a person is ‘lying on top of a transformer, switch or anywhere else above ground level’ can they be touched?

A

No, unless the ‘Authorised Person’ says it’s safe to do so

42
Q

High Voltage equipment that is not screened is normally a minimum of how many meters above ground?

A

2.5 meters

43
Q

Rescues from towers or poles, which have been made safe, can only be carried out by who?

A

Personnel with the necessary specialist skills (line rescue)

44
Q

What is the minimum safe approach distance for rescues in the vicinity of overhead lines, substations and other electrical supply equipment?

A

5 meters

45
Q

Can battery banks be isolated?

A

No, only the supply cables to and from them

46
Q

When using ‘handheld jets’ what is the minimum safe approach distance?

A

20 metre corridor (never direct the jet at the lines)

47
Q

If a domestic supply is isolated what must the IC ensure before leaving the scene?

A

That the supply is marked (tagged) to show that it has been shut down

LFB Policy Notes & FRU (2020) (33 decks)

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