Electrical Emergencies
the _____________ of electricity kills
Amperage
What does MERP stand for
Mine Emergency Response Plan
List the five classes of fire
A,B,C,D,K
At what angle does a rescue change from a low angle to high angle
30
A secondary survey has four steps, what are they
History, vitals, head to toe exam, first aid for any injury or illness found
list three signs or symptoms of a patient suffering from an encounter with electricity
burns, vision problems paralysis, cardiac problems, breathing problems, swollen tongue, fractures
How many members on a standard mine rescue team
6 including the captain
list the four phases of fire
incipient, growth, fully developed, decay
36kN
What does SAMPLE stand for
symptoms, allergies, medications, past/present medical history, last meal, events leading up to
__________ is the effect caused when you stand with one foot at or near the point of ground contact and your other foot a step away, the difference will cause electricity to flow through your body
Step potential
What are 5 pieces of PPE required for Mine Rescue?
Head Protection, Eye and Face Protection ,Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hand Protection, Foot Protection, Protective Clothing
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid, gas
Claw, lock, locking gate, hinge and spine
If your core temperature was 35.0-33.9 what stage of hypothermia would you be in
Moderate
A live wire is down on the ground – the energy is at full system voltage at the point of ground contact. As you move away from this point, the voltage drops progressively. This is known as
Ground Gradient
When responding to an incident involving hazardous material what guidebook do you reference?
Emergency Response Guidebook
List three signs of impending backdraft
Little or no visible flame, Smoke emanating under pressure from cracks (i.e., around windows or doors), Smoke may be drawn back in, Smoke is exiting in puffs or intervals, Black smoke becoming dense grey yellow, Smoke-stained or blackened windows
_______________ is the ratio of the rope's breaking strength to its maximum safe working load. The safety factor is meant to account for wear and tear and reduction of integrity under operating conditions
Safety factor
What is frostbite?
Exposure to extreme colds or by contact with extremely cold objects. Frostbite occurs when tissue temperature fall below freezing point
If Rescuers find themselves within a ground gradient, they must:
Hop or shuffle out of the area with both feet in contact with each other.
What are three hazards you can come across while responding to an incident?
Fire, Hazardous Atmospheres, Energy Sources, Physical, Biological, Evaluate all influencing factors, Environmental
What does the acronym BLEVE stand for?
Boiling, Liquid, Expanding, Vapor, Explosion
The nylon core supports as much as ___ of the load’s mass
90%
List four signs and symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Headache, weakness, dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, shortness of breath, confusion, Blurred vision, loss of consciousness, Cherry red skin, false SPO2, tachycardia