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11 Cards in this Set
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What are the two distinct incident types lift incidents can be categorised into? |
1) Person shut in lift (PSIL) 2) Person trapped in a lift (PTIL) |
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What is the call filtering method bridge control operators apply to determine the type of response that will be made to a lift incident? |
a) if lift occupant is likely to be seriously ill, LFB will respond immediately b) if no one is in immediate danger and the lift owners routine release arrangements are not available or do not exist, LFB will attend at normal road speed c) if no one is in imminent danger and there are release arrangements in place, LFB will not attend d) If information received suggests the person involved is trapped, Brigade control will mobilise as for a special service emergency, 2 pumping appliances and 1 FRU will Be mobilised |
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What are the two main types of lift you are likely to encounter operationally? |
a) Traction or cable lifts b) Hydraulic lifts |
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What are the 3 main type of traction/cable lifts? |
a) Geared lifts - often used in residential properties of 3 or more stories b) Gearless - normally found in high rise buildings c) Machine room less lift (MRL) or space saver lift |
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What are the two types of hydraulic lift? |
a) Direct b) Indirect |
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What information should be gathered when visiting premises with lifts? |
- Access arrangements - Height and number of floors - Type of lift(s) installed - location of lift motor rooms and safety control mechanisms - Availability and call out arrangements for lift engineers - safety features of the machinery -Availability and location of equipment operating instructions |
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On arrival to a lift incident, what equipment should be taken into the building? |
- Two incident ground radios - Lift and Gerda keys - IEC bag - Crowbar or Halligan tool |
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What information will assist the IC in formulating a release plan? |
- Number of persons in the lift car and their condition - Maximum capacity of lift car - Type of lift - Location of machine room - Location of the lift car (may be between floors) |
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When effecting a release, what items should crew take with them? |
- Hand held radios - LFB and Gerda Keys - Hand held lamps |
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Personnel must not enter the lift shaft unless instructed to do so by the IC, and only when? |
- There is an immediate threat such as loss of life or serious life threatening injury |
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What are the hazards associated with lift incidents? |
- Risk of electric shock - Risk of falling from height - Risk of entrapment or impact injury - Exposure to oil and grease - Exposure to hazardous substances - Restricted working spaces - Distressed, agitated or aggressive members of the public |
