SPRAT Rescue and Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

A 3:1 (Z-rig) haul system is commonly used in rope access rescue primarily because:

Accepted Answer

It provides a 3:1 mechanical advantage, tripling the hauling force relative to input force

Answer

A 3:1 Z-rig triples the mechanical advantage, meaning three pounds of pull at the hauling end lifts one pound of casualty weight, making it feasible for a small team to raise a casualty.

Question 2

When lowering an incapacitated casualty during a rope access rescue, the descending device should be:

Accepted Answer

Controlled and operated so descent speed remains slow and steady throughout

Answer

A slow, controlled descent protects the casualty from additional trauma and allows rescuers to stop at any time to adjust or address changing conditions.

Question 3

What is a 'passing knot' technique required for during a rope access rescue haul operation?

Accepted Answer

Passing a knot through a redirect pulley or edge when raising a casualty whose rope has knots in it

Answer

A passing knot technique allows the team to transfer the load through a pulley or past a redirect point when a knot in the rope would otherwise prevent the system from operating.

Question 4

When a rope access technician becomes unconscious while on rope, the IMMEDIATE priority of the rescue team is to:

Accepted Answer

Initiate the site rescue plan and reach the casualty as quickly as safely possible to prevent suspension trauma

Answer

An unconscious person hanging in a harness can develop life-threatening suspension trauma within minutes, making immediate initiation of the rescue plan the top priority.

Question 5

In a rope access rescue, edge protection is critical during a haul operation primarily because:

Accepted Answer

The rope running over a sharp edge can be cut or severely damaged by the load and movement of hauling

Answer

Hauling a load causes significant friction and pressure on the rope at the edge, and a sharp or rough edge can cut through a rope under tension, causing catastrophic failure.

SPRAT - Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians Certification Practice Test

SPRAT - Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians Certification Practice Test

SPRAT Rescue and Emergency Procedures 2