TRT Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT a required safety practice for tower work?
All lineman must be HEC-qualified
Which of the following are situations where STOP should be used?
- Weather affects climbing conditions
- Damage to structure prevents climbing
- One or more crew member not fit for duty
What does the O in STOP mean?
Observe
During training employees are responsible to ensure critical activities are carried out to _____ and simulate efficient rescue procedures.
Mitigate risks
Which of the following are PPE required are required for Tower Rescue Training?
- Helmet with chin strap
- Gloves
- Safety glasses
The _____ end of the rope is the free (working) end.
Running
Housekeeping is also known as ______ the knot.
Dressing
What term indicates the amount of extension in a knot or section of rigging?
Gain
What is the term for the type of knot that requires a host object?
Hitch
A simple overhand knot is used to _____.
Provide foundation for another knot.
A figure eight on a bight is used to ______.
Form a loop for attachments.
A butterfly knot is used to ______.
Isolate a bad section of rope.
A retraced or backed up bowline knot is used to ____.
Anchor a rescue/safety rope.
A prusik hitch is used to _______.
Create a rope grab.
The knots used for tower rescue can reduce the strength of the rope by approximately what percentage?
25% - 35%
Which of the following are features of the life safety ropes?
- Static
- Low electrical conductivity
What is the breaking strength of the tower rescue rope?
7,667 lbs
If a rope is used to perform a rescue, it must be _____.
Removed from service and inspected.
Inspection logs of the ropes used in training are stored at _____.
Chino Training Center
What is the weight limit (lineman plus equipment) of the Buckingham 63992 LinePro Harness?
310 lbs
Orthostatic Intolerance is caused by the pressure of harness straps on ______.
Veins in the legs
Which of the following indicate that a lineman may be experiencing Orthostatic Intolerance?
- Faintness
- Nausea
- Shortness of breath
- Graying out of vision
Reflow syndrome is caused by the return of ______ to the body.
Stale Blood
Reflow syndrome can be reduced by taking what action during treatment?
Placing the victim in a seated position.
Which of the following is NOT included in the rescue rope bags used in the field?
Blue Safety Rope
What is the friction device used for in a tower rescue?
Controlling the descent of personnel.
When you manually turn the cams in the friction device during inspection, what should they do?
Spring back?
What must you do to prepare your friction device for a two-person load?
Add friction
Which of the following is NOT a handle setting on the friction device?
OFF
What can the daisy chain be used for?
Holding rescue equipment on the tower.
Which of the following are included with the set-of-fours?
- Blue Block
- Orange Block
- Prusik Hitch
The set-of-fours provides ____ to a tower rescue bag.
Mechanical advantage
Depending on which of the set-of-fours is nearest the load, the device provides wither 4:1 or _____ mechanical advantage.
5:1
The softener wraps around the ______ to provide protection.
Anchor Point
The life-rated pully provides what advantages during a rescue?
- Directional change
- Mechanical Advantage
The mechanical rope grab is designed to ______.
Minimize damage to the rope.
The anchor strap can provide life-rated anchoring for what rescue equipment?
?
What is the purpose of the ASAP?
Fall Protection
Which of the following are components of the ASAP?
- Carabiner
- Arrestor
The ASAP is rated for a ______-person load.
1
What call-out is the proper response for “Hold That!”?
All held
Which of the following are travelling brake rescues?
- Self-tended brake
- Conscious victim (solo)
- Unconscious victim (solo)
Which of the following are preliminary steps to perform BEFORE beginning a travelling brake rescue?
- Remove and secure daisy chain
- Toss bag to ground via intended path
- Attach ASAP to Sternal D-Ring
- Attach ASAP to Safety Rope
From the list on the right, select the steps that complete Self-Tended Brake Rescue procedure below.
- ) Secure life safety rope to tower
- ) Conduct self/buddy check
- ) Co-worker on the ground can attend the rescue providing little to no tension on the rope.
Adding friction involves running the rescue rope through a ______.
Second carabiner by the friction device
From the list on the right, select the steps that complete the Travelling Brake - Conscious Victim Rescues below.
- ) Position self on rope using friction device (I’D). he I’D is attached to the rescuer’s umbilical D-ring of harness.
- ) Add friction for the two person load
- ) Victim unbelts and eases onto your system “Unbelting.”
From the list on the right, select the steps that complete the Travelling Brake - Unconscious Victim Rescue procedure below.
- ) Position self on rope using friction device (I’D)
- ) Place the blue blocks of the set-of-fours on the carabiner, which is attached to your friction device.
- ) Maintain some distance from the victim in order to allow the necessary space to lift and unbelt him/her.
- ) Using the orange blocks of the set-of-fours, connect to the victims sternum (preferred) or the umbilical D ring.
Which of the following is NOT a type of fixed brake rescue?
Ratchet
From the list on the right, select the steps that complete the Fixed Brake - Conscious Victim rescue procedure below.
- ) Secure the emergency rescue bag
- ) Remove and secure the daisy chain.
- ) Attach knot in the end of the rope to the victim’s sternum D ring. If victim is not within reach, lower end of rope to the victim to attach sternum D ring.
- ) Remove all slack possible from rope. “Slack out”
What roles could you potentially fill in a fixed brake rescue?
All of the ABove?
