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What information is on a CFD lifesafety rope tag?
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1 Apparatus #
2 Rope #
3 Diameter and length
4 In-service date
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What type of rope is used as life safety line?
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Kernmantle rope, low stretch or dynamic
Kern - core
Mantle - sheath
(probably 11 mm or greater)
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What are 4 key elements to rope maintenance?
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1 Care - protect rope from sharps/abrasives, heat chemicals flame,
2 Clean - water and mild soap
3 Inspect - look for melting, bulges, cuts, fraying, depressions weird feeling sections
4 Storage - stack rope in bag, ensure air dried
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What are the parts of a rope?
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Working end - notted and tied to object
Running end - end that is being hauled on and is free
Standing part - section of rope between the working end and the running end
Tag end - length of extra rope at the working end of a knot used to manage or control the load
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What material is water rescue rope often made from?
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Polypropylene because it floats, is light and does not absorb water.
CFD throw bags contain double braid.
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What type of rope is CFD utility rope?
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Laid rope for hoisting equipment only.
Fibres are exposed directly to wear, UV, chem etc.
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What is the reduction in strength of nylon rope when it is wet?
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10 - 15 % reduction
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What type of webbing does CFD use?
What are some advantages of webbing?
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Spiral weave webbing.
Less expensive than rope
supple
Good strength to weight ratio
Good resistance to abrasion
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What 3 steps must e completed when tying a knot?
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Dress
Set
Safety
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Approved hitches
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Approved Bends
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Approved knots
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