Safety Equipment

Question 1

PFC For lavatory fire extinguisher?

Answer 1

Waste bin closed and in green gauge

Question 2

PFC for portable oxygen ?

Answer 2

• correct location
• secure in brackets
• masks and tubing atttached
• dust covers in place
• no grease or oil
• min 1500 PSI

Question 3

Precautions for portable oxygen ?

Answer 3

Do not operate near naked flame

Question 4

PFC Megaphone ?

Answer 4

• correct location
• secure in bracket
• serviceable - green light and audible click

Question 5

PFC 170 Torch ?

Answer 5

• correct location
• secure in bracket
• serviceable - red light visible

Question 6

PFC 190 Torch?

Answer 6

• correct location
• secure in bracket
• serviceable - flashing light every 3-10 secs
• tamper proof seal intact

Question 7

PFC restraint kit?

Answer 7

• correct location
• correct number - 3 x 170 fwd and rear - 6 x 190 fwd
• cutters

Question 8

PFC Crash axe?

Answer 8

• no pre flight checks for cc

Question 9

What can the crash axe be used for ?

Answer 9

• access areas in the event of smoke or fire
• can be used for survival (chopping wood)
• can be used for clearing obstruction (jammed doors/blocked exits)

Question 10

PFC Emergency first aid kit ?

Answer 10

• correct location
• secure in bracket
• tamper proof seal
• expiry date valid

Question 11

PFC fire gloves?

Answer 11

• correct location
• serviceable (L + R)
• no holes or tears

Question 12

PFC 170 BCF - Chubb ?

Answer 12

• correct location
• secure in bracket
• red disc in place
• red latch down

Question 13

BCF Chubb operation?

Answer 13

• Push up the red latch
• Aim at the base of the fire
• squeeze the trigger
• Sweep the flames

Question 14

Chubb - capacity, duration and range ?

Answer 14

Capacity - 1.5kg
Duration - 15 secs
Range - 1.5 - 3m

Question 15

PFC 190 BCF - Kiddie ?

Answer 15

• correct location
• secure in brackets
• lock pin in place
• tamper seal intact
• pressure gauge in the green arch

Question 16

BCF Kiddie operation?

Answer 16

Pull the lock pin
Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze the trigger
Sweep the flames

Question 17

Kiddie - capacity, duration, range ?

Answer 17

Capacity - 1kg
Duration - 108e s
Range - 4 m

Question 18

Precautions of BCF?

Answer 18

• not suitable on class D or F fires (fat/oil) or pax
• beware of wires and flammable liquids due to splash back
• BCF may cause dry throat, skin damage, watery eyes and runny nose or heart arrhythmia

Question 19

PFC 170 PBE - Drager oxycrew ?

Answer 19

• correct location
• secure in bracket
• tamper proof seal intact
• Yellow seal cut but not broken
• expiry date valid

Question 20

Drager operation?

Answer 20

Remove from container
Put on
Ensure neck seal is free from obstruction
Initiate oxygen flow by pulling on lanyard
Fasten by securing waist straps

Question 21

Precautions of Drager ?

Answer 21

Ensure waist strap is fastened underneath rebreather bag

Question 22

Duration of Drager?

Answer 22

20 mins

Question 23

High and low flow of portable oxygen?

Answer 23

4L per min
2L per min

Question 24

After use of portable oxygen ?

Answer 24

Wrap bottle in blanket and place in overhead or back in bracket

Question 25

Operation of portable oxygen ?

Answer 25

- set up bottle away from pax - remove dust cover and insert metal connector of the oxygen tube - turn the on regulator valve anti clockwise to its full potential

Question 26

Oxygen administration?

Answer 26

- wipe pax face - administer 4L per Minute - Secure bottle underneath pax seat use extension seatbelt and blanket

Question 27

Method of use for restraints ?

Answer 27

- prepare away from pax - carry behind back when approaching pax - apply cuffs and seat away from other pax - use assistance from other pax and crew

Question 28

What to do if cuffs are too tight?

Answer 28

A second pair must be applied before removing the first pair

Question 29

What must you do after removing PBE ?

Answer 29

Brush hair with your hand to break down any oxygen build up that may have occurred. Human hair is highly flammable

Question 30

PFC ESSEX PBE E190?

Answer 30

- expiry date valid - tamper seal intact - humidity indicator is blue

Question 31

Duration of the Essex PBE?

Answer 31

15 minutes

Question 32

How to tell when the Oxyden has been activated on the Essex ?

Answer 32

Green flashing light on the indicator

Question 33

What happens after 15 mins using the Essex?

Answer 33

Red flashing light signalling end of service

Question 34

How to activate oxygen on Essex?

Answer 34

Pull the two cylinder facing each other apart