Past Paper - Phase B Flashcards
define a usar unit
10 trained usar personnel, with a pre-defined number of modules, a search dog team, and usar tac ad
what signal is used for the emergency signalling and evacuation process to evacuate the area?
3 short blasts
what is stage 2 of the personnel accountability system?
use of usar tally system
what signal is used for cease operations / all quiet?
1 long blast
what is stage 3 of the personnel accountability system?
confined space tally system
which pieces of search equipment can be used for two-way coms?
delsar
search cam
conspace
what are the 5 ASR levels?
WIDE AREA ASSESSMENT
SECTOR ASSESSMENT
RAPID SEARCH AND RESCUE
FULL SEARCH AND RESCUE
TOTAL COVERAGE SEARCH AND RESCUE
what is the approximate distance btween searchers on a Line and Hail search?
2.5 m
is the searchcam 3000 intrinsically safe?
no
what safety measures should be implemented prior to search commencing?
There are 6
lookouts in place
awareness in form all off pers. briefed
coms plan in place
all personnel aware of warning signals
escape routes identified & maintained
safe zones identified
If a rope system with a 4:1 mechanical advantage has another rope system with a 2:1 MA piggybacked onto it - what is the resulting mech Adv?
8:1
what is the SWL for the tralift chain hoist when being used to lift?
3 ton / 3000kg
what is the max capacity of the largest hydraulic ram on USAR Mod 2 when being used singularly?
100 tonnes
what would you do with a sling with no label?
DESTROY IT!!!
what is the approx. density figure for concrete?
2400