Recommended practice

Question 1

According to Recommended practice - When using the gloves from the electrical safety kit, what is the correct donning sequence?

Answer 1

To wear electrical gloves:
* Put on electrical gloves first.
* Put over-gloves on over the electrical gloves to protect the electrical glove from
damage.
* The cuff of the electrical glove must extend beyond the cuff of the over-glove.
* The cuff of the electrical glove must be above the cuffs and sleeves of your
PPC.

Question 2

According to Recommended Practice, state why the thermal imaging camera may or may not be suitable for use in a flammable atmosphere.

Answer 2

Thermal imaging cameras are not intrinsically safe. Do not use these cameras in potentially flammable atmospheres.

Question 3

According to Recommended practice - To ensure visibility, firefighters must always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when working on roadways. List the PPE that can be used

Answer 3

Wear personal protective equipment (PPE). In non-operational work, high visibility vests may replace PPE if
appropriate.

Question 4

According to Recommended practice, list four safety precautions when using extension ladders.

Answer 4

• Maximum of two persons on ladder at a time
• Maintain 3 points of contact on the ladder
• Maintain a working angle of 4:1
• Always have someone foot the ladder