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13 Cards in this Set
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When are lines tested? |
On Acceptance After operational use Quarterly Annually at work shops |
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Explain how you inspect lines |
Wear gloves EXAMINE- Length 300mm sections. All sides EXAMINE BAG - Look for major cuts more than 25mm Check straps still in good order STOWAGE (storage) - Not caught in the appliance or locker shutter |
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If a line is damaged what should you do? |
Report it Tell duty officer and crew Take it out of operation Do not use damaged lines |
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Describe the 3 line types |
POUCH SHORT LINE LONG LINE |
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What is the length of a pouch line and how is it stored ? |
4m long Stored in carry case on your uniform |
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What is the length of a short line? |
15.5 m |
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What is the length of a long line? |
31 m |
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Explain the use of a pouch line and what it's made of |
Used as general purpose Made of- plated nylon |
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Explain the use of a short line and what it's made of |
General purpose. Used for sewing suction hose when long line isn't useful Made of - polypropylene |
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Explain the use of a LONG LINE and what it's used for |
Used to haul equipment and hoses aloft
Made of polypropylene |
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Is the LONG LINE used for rescue? |
NO! |
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Describe MECHANICAL line deterioration |
OVERLOADING - especially shock loads applied suddenly LOCAL ABRASION- moving over sharp rough edges CUTS & CONTUSIONS - via broken glass bricks and debris |
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Describe CHEMICAL line damage |
SUNLIGHT - weakens surface e fibres CHEMICAL ATTACK - Synthetic fibres -higher resistance Natural fibres - are IMMUNE HEAT - from fire or friction |
