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What are the 2 types of lift incidents? |
PSIL (Person shut in lift) People stranded inside the lift PTIL (Person trapped in lift) People trapped by the lift or its mechanism/machinery |
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What are the different types of responses to a lift incident? |
Medical emergency = 1x pumping appliance, emergency attendance
No iminent danger, no release arrangements = 1x pumping appliance at normal road speed
No iminent danger, with release arrangements = no LFB attendance
Persons trapped = 2x pumping appliances 1x FRU special services emergency attendance |
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What are the 2 types of lift? |
Traction/Cable Hydraulic |
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What are the different variations of cable lift? |
Geared - most common type (residentials) Gearless - normally found in high rise buildings Machine room less/Space saver lift - integrated machinery |
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What are the 2 types of hydraulic lift? |
Direct - lift car sits directly on top of hydraulic ram
Indirect - hydraulic ram is extended |
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What information should be gathered when visiting premises with lifts? |
• access arrangements • height • number of floors • type of lift installed • location of motor rooms • availability of engineers • safety features • location of operating instructions |
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What equipment should be taken to a lift incident? |
• 2x incident ground radios • lift and Gerda keys • IEC bag • crowbar/halligan |
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What type of information would assist in forumalting a release plan? |
• number of persons in lift • max capacity of lift • type of lift • location of machine room • location of lift car |
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How much counterweight is usually used? |
weight of the lift car + 50% max car load |
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What are the hazards associated with lift incidents? |
• electric shock • falling from height • entrapment or impact injury • oil and grease • other hazardous substances • restricted working spaces • distressed members of public |
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What is the safest and easiest way to move a hydraulic lift car? |
Open the release valve |
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When may personnel enter a lift shaft? |
• When IC instructs • Immediate threat to life • Life threatening injury |
