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What is the primary goal of size up in a rescue operation?
To accomplish a safe and efficient rescue operation
What type of information is building occupancy based on time of day classified as?
Probable
What is the main purpose of hazard assessment in a rescue operation?
To identify and evaluate hazards that may be encountered during the rescue operation
What is the first step in the size up process?
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What is considered unacceptable in a rescue operation?
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What is the primary purpose of gathering information during size up?
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What is a necessary step before extinguishing a fire?
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What is the primary hazard when working with electrical equipment?
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What should emergency personnel do if a fallen wire lies across a vehicle with occupants?
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Why should emergency personnel not touch any part of the vehicle?
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What should the operator do if a fallen wire lies under their vehicle?
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What is a key consideration when moving a vehicle clear of a fallen wire?
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What is a major hazard to operators of equipment used during trenching and excavation activities?
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What should be assumed about all electrical wires and equipment until proven otherwise?
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What is the primary purpose of establishing an exclusion zone when dealing with downed power lines?
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Why should mine rescue teams ensure that energy isolation is complete prior to conducting rescue operations?
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What should be used when working near energy sources as per site-specific isolation procedures?
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What can damaged electrical lines do when energized or as a result of the wire's coil memory?
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What is the purpose of using a Concentration Equivalent (Ceq) formulae?
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What is the 5-2 Threshold Limit Value – Short Term Exposure Limit (TLV-STEL) intended to prevent?
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How often can exposures at the STEL be repeated per day?
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What is the minimum time required between successive exposures at the STEL?
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What is the duration of a STEL exposure?
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When can a period other than 15 minutes be recommended for a STEL?
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What is the characteristic of sulphur dioxide that makes it dangerous in low-lying areas?
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What is the effect of sulphur dioxide on the respiratory tract and lungs?
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What is the effect of sulphur dioxide on the eyes?
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How is sulphur dioxide produced?
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What is the effect of sulphur dioxide on the skin?
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At what concentration of sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere does it cause mild to severe irritation to eyes, nose and throat?
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