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What is the primary hazard posed by carbon monoxide during a fire?
What is the primary hazard posed by carbon monoxide during a fire?
- It gives little or no warning of its presence (correct)
- It obstructs vision
- It is a combustible gas
- It has irritating qualities
What is the primary cause of oxygen deficiency in a mine atmosphere during a fire?
What is the primary cause of oxygen deficiency in a mine atmosphere during a fire?
- The release of sulphur dioxide
- Combustion or chemical reaction (correct)
- The presence of methane
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
Which of the following gases is NOT produced by mine fires or explosions?
Which of the following gases is NOT produced by mine fires or explosions?
- Carbon monoxide
- Methane (correct)
- Sulphur dioxide
- Oxygen
What is the primary characteristic of sulphur dioxide that distinguishes it from other hazardous gases?
What is the primary characteristic of sulphur dioxide that distinguishes it from other hazardous gases?
What is the primary hazard posed by burning Conveyor Belts and Rubber Tires?
What is the primary hazard posed by burning Conveyor Belts and Rubber Tires?
What is the significance of hydrogen sulphide in relation to methane?
What is the significance of hydrogen sulphide in relation to methane?
What is the relative density of methane compared to air?
What is the relative density of methane compared to air?
Which gas is an asphyxiant and has a strong odour?
Which gas is an asphyxiant and has a strong odour?
What is the explosive range of hydrogen?
What is the explosive range of hydrogen?
What is the colour, odour, and taste of carbon monoxide?
What is the colour, odour, and taste of carbon monoxide?
What is the primary source of radiation in a mining environment?
What is the primary source of radiation in a mining environment?
What should be referred to in case of high radon levels in an area?
What should be referred to in case of high radon levels in an area?
What is the temperature of the flame produced when acetylene is combined with oxygen in the oxyacetylene process?
What is the temperature of the flame produced when acetylene is combined with oxygen in the oxyacetylene process?
Above what pressure can acetylene become dangerously explosive in its free state?
Above what pressure can acetylene become dangerously explosive in its free state?
What is the purpose of packing acetylene cylinders with porous material saturated with acetone?
What is the purpose of packing acetylene cylinders with porous material saturated with acetone?
What is the explosive range of acetylene?
What is the explosive range of acetylene?
What is the product of mixing water with calcium carbide?
What is the product of mixing water with calcium carbide?
What is the hazard associated with acetylene and copper or alloys containing more than 67% copper?
What is the hazard associated with acetylene and copper or alloys containing more than 67% copper?
Which organization contributed to the development of the manual by providing assistance in creating and reviewing content?
Which organization contributed to the development of the manual by providing assistance in creating and reviewing content?
What is the title of the publication from which the manual draws content?
What is the title of the publication from which the manual draws content?
How many mine rescue organizations contributed to the development of the manual?
How many mine rescue organizations contributed to the development of the manual?
Which of the following organizations was part of the steering committee in 2013-2014?
Which of the following organizations was part of the steering committee in 2013-2014?
What is the purpose of the manual?
What is the purpose of the manual?
Which of the following organizations did not contribute to the development of the manual?
Which of the following organizations did not contribute to the development of the manual?
What is the purpose of this manual?
What is the purpose of this manual?
What is the responsibility of management in mine rescue training?
What is the responsibility of management in mine rescue training?
What is the role of the appointed rescue trainer?
What is the role of the appointed rescue trainer?
What should a properly planned training agenda aim to achieve?
What should a properly planned training agenda aim to achieve?
Who must sign off on the records of mine rescue training sessions?
Who must sign off on the records of mine rescue training sessions?
Which of the following organizations is NOT mentioned as a source in the manual?
Which of the following organizations is NOT mentioned as a source in the manual?
What is the primary focus of this manual?
What is the primary focus of this manual?
Which of the following is a contributing organization to the manual's content?
Which of the following is a contributing organization to the manual's content?
What is the purpose of the acknowledgments section in the manual?
What is the purpose of the acknowledgments section in the manual?
Which of the following manuals is mentioned as a source in this manual?
Which of the following manuals is mentioned as a source in this manual?
What is the purpose of citing various sources in the manual?
What is the purpose of citing various sources in the manual?
What is the primary hazard posed by downed power lines during excavation activities?
What is the primary hazard posed by downed power lines during excavation activities?
What should be done when arriving at an electrical emergency incident scene?
What should be done when arriving at an electrical emergency incident scene?
Why is it important to establish an exclusion zone around downed power lines?
Why is it important to establish an exclusion zone around downed power lines?
What is the purpose of using lock-out/tag-out devices when working near energy sources?
What is the purpose of using lock-out/tag-out devices when working near energy sources?
What should mine rescue teams ensure before conducting rescue operations?
What should mine rescue teams ensure before conducting rescue operations?
Why is it important to assume that all electrical wires and equipment are energized until proven otherwise?
Why is it important to assume that all electrical wires and equipment are energized until proven otherwise?
What is a primary consideration when choosing an underground fresh-air base/zone?
What is a primary consideration when choosing an underground fresh-air base/zone?
What type of protection is not mentioned as necessary for rescue teams in the manual?
What type of protection is not mentioned as necessary for rescue teams in the manual?
What is necessary to assure good air travel from the fresh-air base/zone to the surface?
What is necessary to assure good air travel from the fresh-air base/zone to the surface?
What is the primary role of the fresh-air base/zone in a rescue operation?
What is the primary role of the fresh-air base/zone in a rescue operation?
What is a necessary aspect of a fresh-air base/zone for underground operations?
What is a necessary aspect of a fresh-air base/zone for underground operations?
What is a key factor in selecting a location for a fresh-air base/zone?
What is a key factor in selecting a location for a fresh-air base/zone?
What is the minimum grade required to pass the mine rescue certification examination?
What is the minimum grade required to pass the mine rescue certification examination?
How often can a rescuer apply for an advanced certificate?
How often can a rescuer apply for an advanced certificate?
Who compiled the Mine Rescue Manual?
Who compiled the Mine Rescue Manual?
What is required for a candidate to maintain their mine rescue certification?
What is required for a candidate to maintain their mine rescue certification?
Where did the Mine Rescue Manual originate from?
Where did the Mine Rescue Manual originate from?
What is the purpose of the Mine Rescue Certification?
What is the purpose of the Mine Rescue Certification?
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