Incidents Involving Silos Flashcards
Policy 807
1
Q
What is bridging
A
This is when seemingly solid material is only bridged over a void
2
Q
When training can you enter a silo of work beneath it
A
No
3
Q
Where should the IC be positioned at a silo incident
A
Ground level unless preplanning identified a better vantage point
4
Q
Minimum rank of crew leader
A
Cm in ba unless silo is empty and is monitored showing safe air
5
Q
Be aware for rapid change in conditions due to
A
Bridging collapsing
6
Q
What other safe system of work should be implemented
A
Line it must be considered that the contents will not support weight
7
Q
What are the considerations with a TIC
A
It is not intrinsically safe
8
Q
Can a firefighter enter a silo involved with fire
A
Only to save savable life
