Lifts 794 Flashcards
What is the PDA for person shut in lift ?
1 pumping appliance
What is the PDA for person trapped in lift ?
2 pumping appliances
1 FRU
1 station manager on confirmation of persons trapped by OIC
What are the two basic types of lift ?
Cable and hydraulic
What are hazards associated with lift incidents ?
Electricity . Gaining access/ working at height. Lift machinery. Stored energy . Working in Restricted areas. Hazardous materials. Distressed/aggressive people. Poor comms.
What info on lifts should be collated on 72d’s
Number of floors access by the lift.
Type if lift .
Location of motor room/control mechanism.
Availability of call out for lift engineers.
Safety features.
Location of equipment operating instructions
What equipment should be taken In to the building
Two or more fireground radios
Lift and Gerda keys
IEC pack
Crowbar/Halligan bar
What is the minimum of crews to be sent to the motor room
Two
What must remain in operation when dealing with hydraulic lifts
Power supply
What is the action if the controls fail on a space saver lift
The release should be left to a competent lift engineer
Prior to moving a lift , what info should be gathered
Number of people/animals in the lift .
How long they have been inside.
Any injuries illness or medical conditions.
What are the actions should the lift winding handle be missing
Contact an engineer.
Obtain the same equipment from nearby premises.
Use LFB equipment only if a delay would mean injury ,loss of life or high levels of distress
Personnel should not enter the lift shaft unless ?
There is an immediate threat to life or serious life threatening injury
What must an IC implement before commuting crews to a lift shaft ?
Advice from engineer Appoint safety officers Give crews full brief Line ops if at height Minimum crew commuted Consider FRU specialist equipment
What must be done before attempting and rescue accept for hydraulic systems
Isolate electricity supply’s
