Rescue Tools and Equipment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the primary focus of this manual?

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

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

When operating rescue tools, what is the primary consideration?

What is essential to properly operate rescue tools?

Before beginning rescue operations, what should be evaluated?

What should be done before each use of rescue tools?

What should be considered during the use of power tools?

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

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

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

What type of fences can be energized by outside wires?

What is a fundamental aspect of mine rescue?

What is the primary consideration when selecting gas detection equipment?

What is the purpose of Intrinsic Safety in electrical equipment?

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

What must be considered before conducting any gas testing?

What categories of hazardous atmospheres are there?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the primary responsibility of Mine Rescuers?

What is an essential aspect of Mine Rescue training?

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

What is a critical aspect of Mine Rescue operations?

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

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

What is a critical aspect of Mine Rescue training?

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Power tools are operated by external or internal ______ sources.

Hand tools are tools that require ______ force.

Exercise caution while raising or lowering ______ near power lines.

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

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

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.

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