Suspended Scaffolding Emergencies Flashcards
What 3 types of suspended scaffold emergencies will units respond to
- Unoccupied swinging scaffold 2. Occupied stalled scaffold 3. Occupied hanging or off level scaffold
Which companies can an IC call for use of their high angle equipment at scaffold emergencies
Rescue and Squad
Which unit of the DOB can an IC request assistance from
Derricks and Crane Unit
1st arriving units should contact a building representative to gather what 7 pieces of info
- 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
1st arriving units must evaluate what part of a scaffolding first
Anchor points
Note: Usually on roof but may be located on setbacks, shafts, or suspended from Building Maintenance Units
1st due units should evaluate and communicate to the IC what 3 things
- Scaffold anchoring system 2. Worker safety lines 3. Access to roof edge
When the scaffold is occupied, ladder companies should respond with assigned tools and which 2 ropes
Lifesaving and Utility ropes
Note: Engines LSR may also need to be utilized
What type of rope will be used to prevent an unoccupied swinging scaffold from moving
Utility rope
When communicating with workers stranded on scaffolding, ascertain what 3 things from them
- Workers physical/mental state 2. If they know the cause of the stall 3. If there are coworkers inside who can lend assistance
When should a HT be lowered to workers on a stalled scaffold
When they’re stranded on a windowless area of a building
What are 3 causes of occupied stalled scaffold
- Overheated hoist motors 2. Loose electrical connections 3. Tripped breakers
Besides removing victims from scaffold via rope or windows, what other method may be at our disposal
Aerial or TL if it is in reach of scaffold
What must victims do first if they are being hauled in through an open window
Disconnect from their safety line
How long should you wait before pressing the reset button on an overheated hoist motor
15 minutes
Note: Then have worker push the reset on the hoist
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
True
What operation is considered dangerous for a victim on a scaffold
Lifesaving rope evolution
Members on the roof of an occupied hanging or off-level scaffold should relay what info to units operating below
Any potential collapse of parapet, exterior wall or rigging system
During hanging or off-level scaffold, how will rescue be performed if a window cannot be opened
High angle rescue
Note: This involves a Squad/Rescue member going down on high angle rope to the victim
At a high angle rope rescue, which direction with the victim and rescuer be taken. Hauled up or lowered down to safety
Either direction
Note: Will depend on the situation
Who will perform glass cutting
Rescue or Squad
During occupied stalled suspended scaffold emergencies, name an additional consideration units may do
Await the arrival of scaffold mechanic
Name 8 considerations the IC should take when considering to cut glass windows
- 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
If ARC welding is being performed during a scaffold emergency, what shall units ensure has occurred (2 answers)
Welding has ceased and all power sources have been shut down
Name 3 types of rigging devices used with suspended scaffolds
- Cornice roof hook 2. Parapet clamp 3. Rolling outrigger and weights
