Rescue Tools and Equipment
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What is the primary purpose of Cutting Tools in a rescue operation?

  • To extend reach or exert extra force
  • To sever an object (correct)
  • To protect responders from hazardous atmospheres
  • To apply impact force or gain access

    • What type of equipment is used to assist in fire suppression in a rescue operation?

  • Fire Appliances (correct)
  • Prying and Spreading Tools
  • Hydraulic Power Source
  • Rope Rescue Equipment

    • Which of the following tools is used to determine the gases and vapours present in an atmosphere?

  • Gas Detectors (correct)
  • Chainsaws
  • Hydraulic Spreaders
  • Scaling Bars

    • What is the primary purpose of Rope Rescue Equipment in a rescue operation?

    <p>To assist in rope rescue operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tools is used to provide independent energy in the field?

    <p>Power Generators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization is responsible for the publication 'The Canadian Electrical Code'?

    <p>Canadian Standards Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following companies is not mentioned as a provider of photos for this manual?

    <p>3M Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of this manual?

    <p>Basic mine rescue principles, techniques, and equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a source of information referenced in this manual?

    <p>Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company is associated with the provision of rope-related equipment or training?

    <p>vRigger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When operating rescue tools, what is the primary consideration?

    <p>Safety is the primary consideration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential to properly operate rescue tools?

    <p>Adequate lighting and appropriate PPE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before beginning rescue operations, what should be evaluated?

    <p>The consequences of operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before each use of rescue tools?

    <p>Inspecting the tool for damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered during the use of power tools?

    <p>Special consideration to unique demands such as combustion, sparking, fumes, and noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you avoid using on fires in energized electrical equipment?

    <p>Solid or straight water streams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sign of a ground gradient where wires are down?

    <p>A tingling sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary concern for miners during a mine fire?

    <p>Protecting themselves from toxic gases and oxygen deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fences can be energized by outside wires?

    <p>Wire-mesh, chain-link, barbed wire, and steel-rail fences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental aspect of mine rescue?

    <p>Identifying and responding safely to hazardous substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when selecting gas detection equipment?

    <p>The specific needs of the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Intrinsic Safety in electrical equipment?

    <p>To limit energy to a level below that required to ignite a hazardous atmospheric mixture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of instruments are used in mine rescue gas detection?

    <p>Direct-reading instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be considered before conducting any gas testing?

    <p>All personal protective equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What categories of hazardous atmospheres are there?

    <p>Four: toxic, oxygen deficiency, explosive, and smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when selecting tools for a rescue operation?

    <p>Ensuring the safety of the rescuer and casualty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between hand tools and power tools?

    <p>Hand tools require manual force, while power tools are operated by external or internal power sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of considering tool classes in mine rescue?

    <p>To select the most appropriate tool for a given situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should trainees be familiar with in terms of tools at their mine site?

    <p>The types of tools available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration when using tools to rescue and ensure the safety of trapped and injured workers?

    <p>Minimizing risk to the rescuer and casualty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential hazard that Mine Rescue teams may encounter?

    <p>Electrical fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of Mine Rescuers?

    <p>Ensuring their own safety and the safety of their team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential aspect of Mine Rescue training?

    <p>Commitment to a practice regime with fellow Mine Rescuers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential scenario where Mine Rescue teams may be called upon to assist?

    <p>At other mining operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical aspect of Mine Rescue operations?

    <p>Cohesion and communication among team members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential hazard that Mine Rescue teams may encounter in a rescue operation?

    <p>Gas leaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of rope rescue equipment in a rescue operation?

    <p>To provide access to hard-to-reach areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical aspect of Mine Rescue training?

    <p>Commitment to a practice regime with fellow Mine Rescuers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential scenario where Mine Rescue teams may be called upon to assist?

    <p>In emergencies off-site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the committee that created this manual?

    <p>Providing a comprehensive guide to mine rescue operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mining laws of all jurisdictions in Western Canada require that trained, properly equipped ______ teams be maintained at all surface and underground mining operations.

    <p>mine rescue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is the management’s responsibility to appoint a qualified person as a ______ for mine rescue training and to ensure that all mine rescue team members practice as a team.

    <p>trainer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The appointed ______ trainer is responsible for maintaining a log of dates, times, training material, and equipment used at practice sessions.

    <p>rescue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A properly planned ______ agenda should be constructed so as to achieve the maximum training results for the allotted training time, as stipulated by local legislation.

    <p>training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This manual is designed to provide basic ______ in the rescue procedures to be followed in the event of an incident requiring emergency response at a surface or underground mining operation.

    <p>training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The type of incident will dictate which ______ are used to endeavor to rescue and ensure the safety of trapped and injured workers.

    <p>tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rescue tools can be organized into two general categories: ______ tools and power tools.

    <p>hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tool selection should also account for maintaining and protecting ______ property from further damage.

    <p>mine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Power tools are operated by external or internal ______ sources.

    <p>power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hand tools are tools that require ______ force.

    <p>manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Exercise caution while raising or lowering ______ near power lines.

    <p>ladders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do not use ______ water streams on fires in energized electrical equipment.

    <p>solid or straight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where wires are down, heed any ______ sensation, as this indicates a ground gradient.

    <p>tingling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Many gases found in a mine during normal operating conditions can have a harmful effect on the human body if inhaled for a period of time in concentrations above the recognized ______ limit.

    <p>safe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first priority for miners at the time of a mine fire is to protect themselves from ______ conditions.

    <p>oxygen-deficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

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