Lifts

Question 1

What are the two categories of lift incident?

Answer 1

PSIL- Person Shut in Lift and PTIL-Person Trapped in Lift

Question 2

What pre planning information should be gathered when visiting a premed is with a lift?

Answer 2

Access arrangementsThe height and number of floorsThe type of lift installedThe location of lift motor rooms and safety control mechanismsAvailability and call out arrangements of lift engineersSafety featuresAvailability of equipment operating instructions

Question 3

When at an incident involving a lift, what equipment should be taken into the building?

Answer 3

2 incident ground radiosLift and Gerda keysIEC bagCrowbar or Halligan tool

Question 4

When a lift car needs to be moved, what is the minimum number of personnel to be sent to the lift machine room?

Answer 4

2

Question 5

What should the crew take to the lift machine room

Answer 5

Hand Held RadiosLFB and Gerda KeysHand Held Lamps

Question 6

Personnel must not enter the lift shaft unless instructed to do so by the IC, and only when:2 answers

Answer 6

There is an immediate threat, such as loss of lifeOrSerious life threatening injury

Question 7

What hazards are associated with lift incidents

Answer 7

Risk of electrocution Risk of falling from height Risk of entrapment Exposure to oil and grease Exposure to other hazardous substances Restricted working spaces Distressed members of the public