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48 cards Christopher B. Biology | Human Anatomy & Physiology

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On long drops the stretch in the unweighted back up rope may render it ineffective as you near the
ground. What can you do about this?

Use 2 descenders

What particular care should you take when using a fixed back up device for lowering a casualty?

That the back up device is oriented correctly. I.e. pointed at the load,(casualty).

How would you work out the SWL of a rope?

SWL/10
The safe working load of textile equipment is equal to the minimum breaking strength divided by a
safety factor of 10

p.10

What is the minimum qualification. And logged hours required before you can progress to level 3?
One year and 1000 logged hours as a level 2

Which regulations require suitable equipment to be provided for the safe execution of work tasks and
that proper training must be given?

In Alberta 0H & S section 41

Generally speaking what is the SWL of your rope access equipment?

For textile components SWL= MBS/10.

For metal components
SWL = MBS/5

What is MBS or MBL

Minimum breaking strength or minimum breaking load.

The minimum force required to break the item. This is determined by tests performed by the
manufacture

What is a WLL?

working load limit.

The maximum load as determined by the manufacturer that an item of lifting equipment is designed to
raise lower or suspend.

What is SWL?

Safe working load.

The maximum load, as determined by a competent person, that an item of lifting equipment is designed
to raise, lower or to suspend.

What should you do if you suspect that your rope and harness has been contaminated with unknown
chemicals?
Take equipment out of operation and quarantine it.

how much will type A rope, (low stretch) typically stretch over its length?

5%
p.9

How much will the dynamic rope stretch?

12%

p.9

How is equipment traced to a certificate of conformity?

Through manufacturers batch markings or serial numbers.

p.89

What information does a certificate of conformity contain?

Standards to which the equipment conforms and information on any strength requirements.

p.89

How often should rope access and lifting equipment be thoroughly examined?
Every six months

p.90

What type of harness is suitable for rope access work?

A full body harness with a sternal attachment.

ICOP 2.7.3.1

p.89

What type of carabiner locking mechanism is suitable for rope access?

Two way action gate autolocking/closing and screw gate.

ICOP 2.7.8.2

p.7+85

why are alloy carabiners prevented from use in some work environments?

They have low resistance to corrosion, wear and abrasion.

ICOP 2.7.4.9

What must be avoided when using toothed ascending devices?

Dynamic loading

ICOP2.7.8.2

p86

What should you do if you are issued equipment with no ID markings to tracing it back to its certificate
of conformity?

The equipment should be taken out of service and quarantined.

What force can be applied to a toothed ascending device before it begins to damage the rope sheath?

4 KN

p.6

what percentage does a lark’s foot or choke weaken a tape sling?

50%

What should you be aware of using a tape sling?

Sharp objects, hot surfaces or anything that could damage the sling.

What is the correct/strongest way to load a carabiner?

Lengthwise along it’s a major axis

What are three ways of loading a carabiner that would seriously weaken it?

Side loaded against the gate ,use of a wide tape sling, tri loading

Do foot loops and etriers require certificates?

No

What is the critical angle when rigging a y hang?

120° This puts 100% of the load on both anchors

p.22

When using rope protectors is it better to attach them to the structure or the rope?

The structure because rope stretch can move the protectors.

Name three rigging methods that can prevent a rope from rubbing

Y-hang Re-anchor and deviations.

What percentage of a load is on the anchors of a Y-hang if the angle is 90°?

70% on each anchor

Y-hangs
What percent of a load is on each anchor if the Y is at 0°

50%

p.22

When using a pull through to descend what should you ensure?

That you are on load bearing side of the system.

p.29

Before retrieving a pull through you should?

Ensure the stopper knots are removed

p.29

In relation to your body, at what height should a horizontal traverse line be rigged?

As high as possible

p.30

What percentage of the load is placed on a deviation anchor at 20°?

34%

p.27

What percentage of the load is placed on a deviation anchor at 60°?

100%

p27

If you add a 3:1 to a 2:1 hauling system, what will the mechanical advantage be?

6:1

p.37

What is the resulting mechanical advantage when you add a 3:1 to an existing 3:1 hauling system?

9:1

p.37

What is the major disadvantage of adding a hand ascender to a hauling system?

You will need to raise the load before lowering it.

Y-hang
What percentage of the load is on each anchor if the angle is 160°?

300%

p.22

what should you do if you find a cut in the sheath of your rope as you descend?

Isolate the cut with a butterfly knot and remove the rope for service as soon as possible

Which type of deviation rigging method protects the ropes from catastrophic damage?

Double deviation

p.27

In which rope manoeuvre will you need four points of contact, and why?

Rope to rope. Having four points of contact protects you from a swing.

What is fall factor a measure of?

The severity of a fall

p.55

What is the formula used to calculate a fall factor?

The length of fall/length of rope.

eg. 2m fall on a 1m cows tail= ff2
p.55

What is the highest acceptable fall factor?

What is the difference between kilograms and kilonewtons?

Kilograms are a measurement of mass, and kilonewtons are in measurement of force.

1kn= 101.97Kg

The ICOP States that any device lanyard needs to be able to withstand what?

Any dynamic forces that might be imposed on them.

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