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TRT Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is NOT a required safety practice for tower work?

A

All lineman must be HEC-qualified

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2
Q

Which of the following are situations where STOP should be used?

A
  • Weather affects climbing conditions
  • Damage to structure prevents climbing
  • One or more crew member not fit for duty
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3
Q

What does the O in STOP mean?

A

Observe

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4
Q

During training employees are responsible to ensure critical activities are carried out to _____ and simulate efficient rescue procedures.

A

Mitigate risks

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5
Q

Which of the following are PPE required are required for Tower Rescue Training?

A
  • Helmet with chin strap
  • Gloves
  • Safety glasses
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6
Q

The _____ end of the rope is the free (working) end.

A

Running

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7
Q

Housekeeping is also known as ______ the knot.

A

Dressing

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8
Q

What term indicates the amount of extension in a knot or section of rigging?

A

Gain

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9
Q

What is the term for the type of knot that requires a host object?

A

Hitch

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10
Q

A simple overhand knot is used to _____.

A

Provide foundation for another knot.

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11
Q

A figure eight on a bight is used to ______.

A

Form a loop for attachments.

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12
Q

A butterfly knot is used to ______.

A

Isolate a bad section of rope.

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13
Q

A retraced or backed up bowline knot is used to ____.

A

Anchor a rescue/safety rope.

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14
Q

A prusik hitch is used to _______.

A

Create a rope grab.

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15
Q

The knots used for tower rescue can reduce the strength of the rope by approximately what percentage?

A

25% - 35%

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16
Q

Which of the following are features of the life safety ropes?

A
  • Static

- Low electrical conductivity

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17
Q

What is the breaking strength of the tower rescue rope?

A

7,667 lbs

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18
Q

If a rope is used to perform a rescue, it must be _____.

A

Removed from service and inspected.

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19
Q

Inspection logs of the ropes used in training are stored at _____.

A

Chino Training Center

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20
Q

What is the weight limit (lineman plus equipment) of the Buckingham 63992 LinePro Harness?

A

310 lbs

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21
Q

Orthostatic Intolerance is caused by the pressure of harness straps on ______.

A

Veins in the legs

22
Q

Which of the following indicate that a lineman may be experiencing Orthostatic Intolerance?

A
  • Faintness
  • Nausea
  • Shortness of breath
  • Graying out of vision
23
Q

Reflow syndrome is caused by the return of ______ to the body.

A

Stale Blood

24
Q

Reflow syndrome can be reduced by taking what action during treatment?

A

Placing the victim in a seated position.

25
Q

Which of the following is NOT included in the rescue rope bags used in the field?

A

Blue Safety Rope

26
Q

What is the friction device used for in a tower rescue?

A

Controlling the descent of personnel.

27
Q

When you manually turn the cams in the friction device during inspection, what should they do?

A

Spring back?

28
Q

What must you do to prepare your friction device for a two-person load?

A

Add friction

29
Q

Which of the following is NOT a handle setting on the friction device?

A

OFF

30
Q

What can the daisy chain be used for?

A

Holding rescue equipment on the tower.

31
Q

Which of the following are included with the set-of-fours?

A
  • Blue Block
  • Orange Block
  • Prusik Hitch
32
Q

The set-of-fours provides ____ to a tower rescue bag.

A

Mechanical advantage

33
Q

Depending on which of the set-of-fours is nearest the load, the device provides wither 4:1 or _____ mechanical advantage.

A

5:1

34
Q

The softener wraps around the ______ to provide protection.

A

Anchor Point

35
Q

The life-rated pully provides what advantages during a rescue?

A
  • Directional change

- Mechanical Advantage

36
Q

The mechanical rope grab is designed to ______.

A

Minimize damage to the rope.

37
Q

The anchor strap can provide life-rated anchoring for what rescue equipment?

A

?

38
Q

What is the purpose of the ASAP?

A

Fall Protection

39
Q

Which of the following are components of the ASAP?

A
  • Carabiner

- Arrestor

40
Q

The ASAP is rated for a ______-person load.

A

1

41
Q

What call-out is the proper response for “Hold That!”?

A

All held

42
Q

Which of the following are travelling brake rescues?

A
  • Self-tended brake
  • Conscious victim (solo)
  • Unconscious victim (solo)
43
Q

Which of the following are preliminary steps to perform BEFORE beginning a travelling brake rescue?

A
  • Remove and secure daisy chain
  • Toss bag to ground via intended path
  • Attach ASAP to Sternal D-Ring
  • Attach ASAP to Safety Rope
44
Q

From the list on the right, select the steps that complete Self-Tended Brake Rescue procedure below.

A
  1. ) Secure life safety rope to tower
  2. ) Conduct self/buddy check
  3. ) Co-worker on the ground can attend the rescue providing little to no tension on the rope.
45
Q

Adding friction involves running the rescue rope through a ______.

A

Second carabiner by the friction device

46
Q

From the list on the right, select the steps that complete the Travelling Brake - Conscious Victim Rescues below.

A
  1. ) Position self on rope using friction device (I’D). he I’D is attached to the rescuer’s umbilical D-ring of harness.
  2. ) Add friction for the two person load
  3. ) Victim unbelts and eases onto your system “Unbelting.”
47
Q

From the list on the right, select the steps that complete the Travelling Brake - Unconscious Victim Rescue procedure below.

A
  1. ) Position self on rope using friction device (I’D)
  2. ) Place the blue blocks of the set-of-fours on the carabiner, which is attached to your friction device.
  3. ) Maintain some distance from the victim in order to allow the necessary space to lift and unbelt him/her.
  4. ) Using the orange blocks of the set-of-fours, connect to the victims sternum (preferred) or the umbilical D ring.
48
Q

Which of the following is NOT a type of fixed brake rescue?

A

Ratchet

49
Q

From the list on the right, select the steps that complete the Fixed Brake - Conscious Victim rescue procedure below.

A
  1. ) Secure the emergency rescue bag
  2. ) Remove and secure the daisy chain.
  3. ) 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.
  4. ) Remove all slack possible from rope. “Slack out”
50
Q

What roles could you potentially fill in a fixed brake rescue?

A

All of the ABove?

Tower Rescue Training (2 decks)

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