Vehicle Isolation Quiz

Mine Rescue

• Every mine must maintain a mine rescue team to ensure the safety of workers and property on mine sites.
• The mine rescue team must be trained to respond to incidents at surface and underground mining operations.

Incident Response

• Upon arriving at the incident scene, stage response vehicles at a safe distance to avoid exposure to electrical hazards.
• Isolate the vehicle for a period of time at a safe distance to avoid injury.
• Eliminate the hazard before digging.

Fire Safety

• Firefighters are responsible for their safety and the safety of their team, and may also need to tend to casualties in need of assistance.
• Fire safety equipment includes:
  • Pressure gauge
  • Carrying handle
  • Discharge lever with pin/tamper seal
  • Hose
  • Extinguishing agents (water, AFFF, dry powder, dry chemical, etc.)

Extinguishing Agents

• Water:
  • Non-toxic, plentiful, and efficient
  • Converts from liquid to steam, absorbing heat in the process
  • Good range and penetration
  • Absorbs more heat per volume than any other agent
• AFFF:
  • Does not leave a residue
  • Non-freezing
  • Limited range
  • Affected by wind
• Dry Powder:
  • Can be hazardous if used in a confined or unventilated space
  • Cold shock to electrical equipment
• Dry Chemical:
  • Limited cooling effect
  • Leaves a residue
  • Can be corrosive
• Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical:
  • Leaves a residue
  • Limited range
  • Limited cooling effect
• Class A Foam:
  • Leaves a residue
  • Will freeze
  • Requires selection of correct foam for the fire application

Fire Stages

• Incipient: early stages of a fire
• Growth: fire spreads rapidly
• Fully Developed: fire at its peak
• Decay: fire begins to decline

Toxic Smoke

• Made up of various gases produced during combustion
• Examples: carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, and chlorine
• Recognition signs:
  • Dense black smoke
  • Fire gases filling the fire area
  • Rollover visible
  • Little or no visible flame
  • Smoke emanating under pressure from cracks
  • Smoke drawn back in
  • Smoke exiting in puffs or intervals
  • Black smoke becoming dense grey yellow
  • Smoke-stained or blackened windows

This quiz covers the importance of isolating a vehicle in different scenarios. Test your knowledge on vehicle safety and isolation procedures.