Q10

Question 1

When deploying as an emergency team to assist a distressed wearer, what are the actions to be taken when reaching the distress to team/wearer?

Answer 1

1. Carry out gauge check of team members
2. Inform ECO and state exact location
3. Identify who needs assistance
4. Silence ADSU with drop out key
5. Check casualty cylinder and see if they have sufficient air to withdraw
6. Connect EASE if required
7. Purge system
8. Original cylinder can now be turned off if required leaving wearer breathing from EASE cylinder.
9. Place carrying handle over casualties head allowing the bag to rest on chest and remove from risk area ASAP.