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