Radome Access Techniques Flashcards
What item of Working at Height equipment is used for Radome work?
The Shelter Erector Kit;
- Sit Harness
- Petzl ID (Individual Descender)
- Petzl ASAP
- Petzl ASAP’Sorber
- Various connectors to attach the equipment. (Karabiners)
- Ascender
- Two small non-adjustable dynamic rope lanyards, one longer than the other.
What type of harness is required for Radome Access Work?
Sit Harness
Which knot is utilised to facilitate connections to the Rud Eye?
Alpine Butterfly Hitch
How many lines are required for each operator?
2 Lines
Explain how the karabiners should be orientated when connected to the Rud Eyes?
The Karabiners are orientated in opposite ways to ensure that the Tri-Act mechanism couldn’t accidentally open due to vibrations.
Explain the process of conducting the rescue of an incapacitated operator?
- Rig up two new ropes, your working line and safety line.
- Descend to the casualty
- Attach one of your small lanyards between YOUR ID-device and the casualties’ chest ring.
- Attach your second lanyard between YOUR secondary and the casualties’ COG attachment.
- Use the casualties’ ID to transfer the weight from their ID on to your ID.
- You can now remove the casualties’ ID-device and ASAP (this will allow you to control the descent without being caught up)
- If the casualties’ ASAP is locked, you can cut away their rope to allow you to recover them.
- Descend to safety and carry out First aid IAW your rescue plan.
Where should the Petzl ID be attached to on the Operators harness?
Center of Gravity (COG)
What device affords the operator to raise themselves?
Petzl Ascension
What checks is the Shelter Erector Kit subjected to?
- Pre-Use
- After Use
- 6 Monthly
What actions should be taken if an item within the kit is found to be unserviceable?
- Reported
- Quarantined
- Labelled U/S
- Replaced
Which Joint Service Publication provides information on the Shelter Erector Kit and other items of Working at Height PPE?
JSP 569
