Suspended Scaffolding Emergencies

Question 1

What 3 types of suspended scaffold emergencies will units respond to

Answer 1

1. Unoccupied swinging scaffold 2. Occupied stalled scaffold 3. Occupied hanging or off level scaffold

Question 2

Which companies can an IC call for use of their high angle equipment at scaffold emergencies

Answer 2

Rescue and Squad

Question 3

Which unit of the DOB can an IC request assistance from

Answer 3

Derricks and Crane Unit

Question 4

1st arriving units should contact a building representative to gather what 7 pieces of info

Answer 4

1. Location of scaffolding 2. Access to scaffolding 3. Status of scaffold 4. Victims 5. Windows 6. Damage to building 7. Type of work being done on scaffolding

Question 5

1st arriving units must evaluate what part of a scaffolding first

Answer 5

Anchor points

Note: Usually on roof but may be located on setbacks, shafts, or suspended from Building Maintenance Units

Question 6

1st due units should evaluate and communicate to the IC what 3 things

Answer 6

1. Scaffold anchoring system 2. Worker safety lines 3. Access to roof edge

Question 7

When the scaffold is occupied, ladder companies should respond with assigned tools and which 2 ropes

Answer 7

Lifesaving and Utility ropes

Note: Engines LSR may also need to be utilized

Question 8

What type of rope will be used to prevent an unoccupied swinging scaffold from moving

Answer 8

Utility rope

Question 9

When communicating with workers stranded on scaffolding, ascertain what 3 things from them

Answer 9

1. Workers physical/mental state 2. If they know the cause of the stall 3. If there are coworkers inside who can lend assistance

Question 10

When should a HT be lowered to workers on a stalled scaffold

Answer 10

When they’re stranded on a windowless area of a building

Question 12

What are 3 causes of occupied stalled scaffold

Answer 12

1. Overheated hoist motors 2. Loose electrical connections 3. Tripped breakers

Question 13

Besides removing victims from scaffold via rope or windows, what other method may be at our disposal

Answer 13

Aerial or TL if it is in reach of scaffold

Question 14

What must victims do first if they are being hauled in through an open window

Answer 14

Disconnect from their safety line

Question 15

How long should you wait before pressing the reset button on an overheated hoist motor

Answer 15

15 minutes

Note: Then have worker push the reset on the hoist

Question 16

True or false. If an electric hoist scaffold can be lowered even when overheated, members should have the worker lower scaffold to next level or ground

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What operation is considered dangerous for a victim on a scaffold

Answer 17

Lifesaving rope evolution

Question 18

Members on the roof of an occupied hanging or off-level scaffold should relay what info to units operating below

Answer 18

Any potential collapse of parapet, exterior wall or rigging system

Question 19

During hanging or off-level scaffold, how will rescue be performed if a window cannot be opened

Answer 19

High angle rescue

Note: This involves a Squad/Rescue member going down on high angle rope to the victim

Question 20

At a high angle rope rescue, which direction with the victim and rescuer be taken. Hauled up or lowered down to safety

Answer 20

Either direction

Note: Will depend on the situation

Question 21

Who will perform glass cutting

Answer 21

Rescue or Squad

Question 22

During occupied stalled suspended scaffold emergencies, name an additional consideration units may do

Answer 22

Await the arrival of scaffold mechanic

Question 23

Name 8 considerations the IC should take when considering to cut glass windows

Answer 23

1. Physical state of victim 2. Time 3. Condition of scaffold 4. Weather 5. Inability to access victim via rope 6. Distance from roof to scaffold 7. Availability of scaffold company mechanic 8. Availability of Glassier

Question 24

If ARC welding is being performed during a scaffold emergency, what shall units ensure has occurred (2 answers)

Answer 24

Welding has ceased and all power sources have been shut down

Question 25

Name 3 types of rigging devices used with suspended scaffolds

Answer 25

1. Cornice roof hook 2. Parapet clamp 3. Rolling outrigger and weights