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What is the primary method of communication used by mine rescue team members?
What is the primary method of communication used by mine rescue team members?
- Whistles and horns
- Verbal communication
- Site-specific methods or devices
- Electronic devices, such as phones or intrinsically safe radios (correct)
What is the standard signal for the team to retreat in the direction from which they have come?
What is the standard signal for the team to retreat in the direction from which they have come?
- Four
- One
- Three
- Five (correct)
Who is responsible for giving the signal to rest during a mine rescue operation?
Who is responsible for giving the signal to rest during a mine rescue operation?
- The surface team leader
- Any team member who notices signs of distress
- The Vice-Captain (correct)
- The Team Captain
What is the purpose of the whistle carried by surface team members?
What is the purpose of the whistle carried by surface team members?
What is the purpose of signal One during a mine rescue operation?
What is the purpose of signal One during a mine rescue operation?
What is the primary purpose of prying and spreading tools in rescue operations?
What is the primary purpose of prying and spreading tools in rescue operations?
Which type of tools are used to provide independent energy in the field during rescue operations?
Which type of tools are used to provide independent energy in the field during rescue operations?
What is the primary purpose of rope rescue equipment in rescue operations?
What is the primary purpose of rope rescue equipment in rescue operations?
Which type of tools are used to protect responders and assist in clean up during hazardous atmosphere and spill situations?
Which type of tools are used to protect responders and assist in clean up during hazardous atmosphere and spill situations?
What is the primary purpose of miscellaneous tools in rescue operations?
What is the primary purpose of miscellaneous tools in rescue operations?
What type of fire extinguishers are mentioned in the Operation Recharge Inspection and Maintenance Manual?
What type of fire extinguishers are mentioned in the Operation Recharge Inspection and Maintenance Manual?
Which organization is referenced in the text for electrical safety standards?
Which organization is referenced in the text for electrical safety standards?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of information in the manual?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of information in the manual?
What is the primary focus of the manual?
What is the primary focus of the manual?
Which company is credited for providing photos in the manual?
Which company is credited for providing photos in the manual?
What is the recommended action when an acetylene cylinder has been laid on its side?
What is the recommended action when an acetylene cylinder has been laid on its side?
What is the explosive range of acetylene?
What is the explosive range of acetylene?
Why is it important to call gases by their proper names?
Why is it important to call gases by their proper names?
What is the typical odor of ammonia?
What is the typical odor of ammonia?
How is ammonia typically stored?
How is ammonia typically stored?
What is the primary consideration for maintaining space between rescuers in an avalanche situation?
What is the primary consideration for maintaining space between rescuers in an avalanche situation?
What is the minimum required equipment for every avalanche rescuer?
What is the minimum required equipment for every avalanche rescuer?
What is the primary factor that determines the strength of ice when traveling on it?
What is the primary factor that determines the strength of ice when traveling on it?
What is the effect of a vehicle traveling on ice on the underlying water?
What is the effect of a vehicle traveling on ice on the underlying water?
What type of ice is considered the strongest form of ice?
What type of ice is considered the strongest form of ice?