SPRAT Rescue and Emergency Procedures 3

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios BEST defines a 'load-to-load transfer' in a rope access rescue context?

Accepted Answer

Transferring the casualty's weight from one rigging system to another without the casualty ever being unloaded

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Moving the casualty horizontally from the rope to a suspended work platform

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Shifting the haul system anchor from one fixed point to another during a multi-pitch rescue

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Transferring responsibility for the rescue from the rope access team to emergency medical services

Question 2

A SPRAT rope access team discovers that the only viable anchor for a rescue haul system is directly above a structural overhang. The best approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Rig a redirect pulley at the edge to change the haul angle and protect the rope from the overhang

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Abandon the haul approach and exclusively use a lowering system since it avoids upward rope travel

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Have the strongest team member manually lift the casualty over the overhang by hand

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Wait for a crane to be mobilized since overhangs prevent all rope-based rescue options

Question 3

When rescuing a casualty who is conscious and cooperative, the rope access rescuer should:

Accepted Answer

Communicate clearly with the casualty throughout the rescue to keep them informed and reduce panic

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Instruct the casualty to remain completely silent to conserve oxygen at altitude

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Have the casualty assist by ascending their own rope while the rescuer guides them

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Avoid informing the casualty of the rescue steps to prevent them from attempting to help unsafely

Question 4

What is the correct procedure when a rope access technician's primary work positioning line fails and they are held solely by their safety line?

Accepted Answer

Remain calm, signal for assistance, and activate the site rescue plan while staying on the safety line

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Immediately cut the safety line to avoid uncontrolled descent and free-fall into a net below

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Attempt to self-rescue by ascending the broken work line back to the original anchor

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Swing to the nearest structure and secure yourself with available materials while awaiting help

Question 5

When treating a rescued worker who was suspended unconscious for several minutes, emergency medical personnel should avoid:

Accepted Answer

Immediately laying the casualty flat, as this can cause rapid redistribution of pooled blood leading to cardiac arrest

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Administering oxygen, as it may interfere with the casualty's natural recovery from suspension trauma

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Removing the harness at the rescue point, as it provides structural support needed during transport

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Calling for additional paramedic support, as suspension trauma does not require advanced medical care

Question 6

SPRAT standards require that the site rescue plan be rehearsed or reviewed by the rope access team primarily to ensure:

Accepted Answer

All team members know their specific roles so the rescue can be executed quickly and without confusion during a real emergency

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The plan has been formally submitted to and approved by local emergency services before work begins

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Level 1 technicians are excluded from rescue roles to simplify command structure during emergencies

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The rescue equipment has been tested under full load and meets minimum ANSI tensile strength requirements

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the role of the SPRAT Level 2 technician during a site rescue operation?

Accepted Answer

Carry out specific assigned rescue tasks under the direction of the Level 3 site supervisor

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Assume command of the rescue operation if the Level 3 technician is not immediately present

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Serve solely as a ground observer and communicate with emergency services only

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Perform only equipment transport and rigging setup while Level 1 technicians execute the rescue