WorksheetsMRT Ropes knowledge check
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the purpose of the Rescue Nappy? (choose 2)
a harness that can fit anyone
a harness that can be put on with minimal movement from a cas
a harness that can support heavier loads than standard ones
a harness that is more comfortable than a standard one
A harness that can be integrated into a stretcher.
Why do we use a figure of 8 knot? (choose 2)
Well recognised
strong
is possible to deal with three way loading
quickest knot possible to tie
Why do we use an alpine butterfly? (choose 2)
easy to adjust
strong
is possible to deal with three way loading
quickest knot possible to tie
What is the (one) biggest advantage of using a clove hitch when comparing it to the figure of 8 / alpine butterfly?
quick to untie
easy to adjust
can be tied around an object such as a tree or fence post
easy to adjust into alternative hitches to use for other purposes
What is the purpose of the anti-panic in an ID? (choose 2)
if panic it will default to allow someone to descend
if the user lets go, it will engage and stop the rope passing through
in case someone over pulls the handle it doesn't allow the rope to run freely
it ensures the rope is always inserted in the correct direction
For what reasons may you wish to use a metal strop rather than a sling? (3)
if the anchor may be hot
if the anchor is likely to be questionable
if there may be sharp edges
if the anchor is not a natural feature
if the anchor may contain chemicals / oils
A hurricane pro or capto device are used to set up a (theoretical) mechanical advantage of _ : 1
(a)
What it the maximum number of people that should haul on a line during a standard raise setup
2
4
6
8
The Karabiners we use are ... (choose 2)
Steel
Alloy
Twist-lock
Screw-gate
On a harness the ventral attachment point is where:
Side
Front
Back
Leg Loop
On a harness the lateral attachment point is where:
Side
Front
Back
Leg Loop
Where / How should a harness be fitted?
Above hip bones
over hip bones
with space for fit a fist in the waist loop
with space to fit a flat hand in the leg loop
with space for a flat hand in the waist loop
How should a helmet be fitted? (choose 2)
front level covering forehead
front level with eyebrows
done up so snug around head
chin strap tight and holding in place
chin stap tucked in out of sight
When adjusting the rope length on a grillon you must always... (choose 1)
ensure both feet on the ground
ensure not to cross arms to reach the handle
hold onto the dead rope
inform the person managing the incident
ensure it is not going to be too long when extended
When using a vehicle as part of an anchor system what 3 things need to be done
vehicle in gear / park
vehicle hand brake applied
vehicle locked / secured
vehicle keys attached to one of the ID karabiners
Vehicle keys on karabiner attached to the anchor system.
A harness, when fitted appropriately, should sit ____or ___ your hip bones
above
below
on
A helmet chin strap is designed to :
stop the helmet wobbling
ensure the helmet isn't knocked off if hit
make you look uncool
make you look like a superhero
