Mine Emergency Team Rotation

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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?

Four

One

Three

Five (correct)

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?

For secondary communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of signal One during a mine rescue operation?

To advance if stopped Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of prying and spreading tools in rescue operations?

To gain access to confined spaces Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tools are used to provide independent energy in the field during rescue operations?

Energy sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of rope rescue equipment in rescue operations?

To ascend and descend steep slopes Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tools are used to protect responders and assist in clean up during hazardous atmosphere and spill situations?

Hazardous atmosphere and spill tools Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of miscellaneous tools in rescue operations?

To support various rescue operations, such as communication and confined space entry Signup and view all the answers

What type of fire extinguishers are mentioned in the Operation Recharge Inspection and Maintenance Manual?

Cartridge Dry Chemical fire extinguishers Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is referenced in the text for electrical safety standards?

CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of information in the manual?

US Department of Labor Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the manual?

Basic mine rescue principles, techniques, and equipment Signup and view all the answers

Which company is credited for providing photos in the manual?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action when an acetylene cylinder has been laid on its side?

Place the cylinder upright and wait at least one hour before using Signup and view all the answers

What is the explosive range of acetylene?

2.8%–81% Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to call gases by their proper names?

To avoid confusion in the workplace Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical odor of ammonia?

Pungent, characteristic of drying urine Signup and view all the answers

How is ammonia typically stored?

As a compressed liquefied gas in commercial cylinders Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for maintaining space between rescuers in an avalanche situation?

To minimize the risk of exposure to an avalanche Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required equipment for every avalanche rescuer?

Probe, Avalanche transceiver, and Shovel Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the strength of ice when traveling on it?

The thickness of the ice at its thinnest point Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a vehicle traveling on ice on the underlying water?

It creates a resonance wave in the underlying water Signup and view all the answers

What type of ice is considered the strongest form of ice?

Clear blue lake-ice Signup and view all the answers