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11 Cards in this Set
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Why are guidelines used? |
Allows crews to retrace steps and for new crews to get to scene of operations quickly/easily |
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What are the two types of guidelines and what are their purpose? |
Main guideline - from an entry point Branch guideline - for searching off a main guideline |
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What are the key points of a guideline? |
- 60m long - snap hook at running end, identity disc on D ring (serial number, year of issue) - other end has 150mm loop (plastic sleeve with serial number, year of issue) - tans along length to indicate way out - carried in yellow bag - Main guidelines marked A or B, branch guidelines marked 1,2,3,4 |
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When are guidelines tested? |
- on acceptance - after use - 6 monthly - annually by PEG |
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When should guidelines be used? |
Where no other means for tracing escape route exist (hose lines submerged, complex lay out) |
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When would you use branch guidelines? |
- When need to search more than 6m (personal line) from main guideline - to go into HX foam |
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What procedures must be implemented before using guidelines? |
- Only used on IC’s instructions - Stage 2 entry control procedure - Only one main guideline along single route from ECP - maximum 2 main and 4 branch guidelines from single ECP - Cannot extend branch guidelines - Teams working on guideline must be told if branch guideline has been laid behind them - tallies attached to D section of snap hook |
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What is method one? |
Team leader attaches to guideline and other members attach to wearer in front |
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What is method 2? |
All team members hook personal line on to guideline |
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of method 1? |
Advantage - only leader needs to negotiate a tie off point Disadvantage- not suitable for restricted access (ladders, stairs) |
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of method 2? |
Advantage- all wearers attaches to guideline, good for obstacles, ladders/stairs Disadvantage - all wearers negotiate tie off points, slow progress |
