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If a harness is covered in paint:
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You need to identify it's effects
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You cannot inspect covered stitching
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It can impair the function or adjustment
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All of the above
Pregunta 2
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An 'exclusion zone' will be set up at a rope access site to:
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Deter other contractors stealing equipment
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To identify the work area
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To ensure that there is no risk to other people
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All of the above
Pregunta 3
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After qualifying as an IRATA level 1, if a technician does not carry out any industrial rope access work for six months they must:
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Undertake re-fresher training
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Be re-assessed by an IRATA Assessor
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Return all their details to IRATA
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all of the above
Pregunta 4
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What does IRATA stand for?
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International Rope Access Trade Association
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Industrial Rope Access Trade Association
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International Rope Access Training Association
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Industrial Rope Access Training Association
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In order for an IRATA level 1 to progress an IRATA level 2 they must have a minimum of:
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A minimum of 12 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 1000 logged working hours
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A minimum of 6 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 500 logged working hours
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A maximum of 6 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 500 logged working hours
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A minimum of 12 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 500 logged working hours
Pregunta 6
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IRATA level 1 qualifies you to do only one of the following tasks, which is it?
Pregunta 7
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What should you do before carrying out a rescue?
Pregunta 8
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A permit of work should be understood by:
Pregunta 9
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Tools and equipment are safe to use for Rope Access if:
Pregunta 10
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Which of these statements is INCORRECT:
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When working in suspension you must always have two points of attachment
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When working in suspension you may have only one point of attachment
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In fall Arrest you may have only one point of attachment
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In Work Restraint you may have only one point of attachment
Pregunta 11
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A harness should be load tested:
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Never
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Before first use
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Every six months
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Each time you use it
Pregunta 12
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What are the advantages of a mountaineering style helmet for use in industrial rope access compared to a standard site helmet?
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It has a Y-shaped chinstrap to prevent it falling off
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It will give protection against side impact as well as impact from above
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It has no peak to obscure vision
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all of the above
Pregunta 13
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In ascending and descending situations the safety line is usually:
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Low-stretch rope
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Static rope
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Dynamic rope
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Wire rope
Pregunta 14
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Ascending devices can be used in the following situations:
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Proof loading
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Shock loading
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Static loading
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Static and shock loading
Pregunta 15
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When marking equipment for use in Industrial Rope Access you should:
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Take care not to damage or alter the performance of the item
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Avoid the use of chemical markers on fabric products
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Make sure that the items are traceable to their inspection records
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All of the above
Pregunta 16
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Items of equipment without any inspection records:
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Need ID marking before returning to service
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Should be load tested prior to use
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Should be withdrawn from service and quarantined
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Should only be used in an emergency
Pregunta 17
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The effects of wear and tear on equipment are:
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Not that important as rope access techniques build in large safety margins
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Barely noticeable in the performance of the item
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Worthwhile monitoring, but not a problem
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A major area of concern
Pregunta 18
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Sit harnesses are suitable for:
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Work restraint and rope access use
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Fall arrest and rope access use
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Rope access use only
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Any techniques involving work at height
Pregunta 19
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A descender should have a Thorough Examination report:
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When it is six months since the date of first use
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When it is to be scrapped
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When it is taken out of use for repair
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All of the above
Pregunta 20
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From what material are harnesses and ropes usually made?
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Nylon
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Kevlar
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Polypropylene
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Hemp
Pregunta 21
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Which of the following methods would you use to inspect your personal rope access equipment?
Pregunta 22
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Before you use any item of rope access equipment you should:
Pregunta 23
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In normal use the Safe Working Load (SWL) of your personal rope access equipment is:
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150kgs
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500kgs
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One person
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Two people
Pregunta 24
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Which of the following describes a 'comfort seat':
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A work seat is a boson's chair
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A work seat is part of the fall prevention system
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A work seat is not part of the fall prevention system
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A work seat is PPE
Pregunta 25
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Rope access equipment should be traceable to relevant Test Certificates:
Pregunta 26
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Device lanyards are made from which type of rope:
Pregunta 27
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Rope Access Technicians should check their equipment:
Pregunta 28
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A Karabiner is normally marked with:
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The safe working load
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The working load limit
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The breaking load
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The proof test load
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A Karabiner is most dangerous when:
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Loaded along the major axis
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Used to connect the rope to a bolt anchor
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Loaded across the gate
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Used to connect the descender directly to the harness attachment
Pregunta 30
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Ropes and webbing should be stored in:
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A room with lots of good light
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A dry aired area away from light
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Loose in the rear of a vehicle
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All of the above
Pregunta 31
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Ascending devices and foot loops should be carried:
Pregunta 32
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Which of these knots can be loaded in three directions:
Pregunta 33
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Knots in device lanyards (cow's tails):
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Should have a 100mm tail when the knot has been dressed and tightened under body weight
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OK for use even when knots are over-tight
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Should be tightened by overloading
Pregunta 34
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A double figure-of-eight on a bight knot is normally used for:
Pregunta 35
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A 'stopper knot' is normally used for:
Pregunta 36
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What is the overall minimum strength requirement of a rope access anchor
Pregunta 37
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IRATA rope access training covers the installation and testing of chemical anchor devices.
Pregunta 38
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Whilst descending with bagged ropes attached to you, what is the main safety consideration?
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A hole in the bottom of the bag to let any excess moisture out of the bag
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Stopper knots tied at least 30 cm from the end of your rope
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Company logo on the bag clearly identifying who you work for
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Different colour bags for the main working line and safety line
Pregunta 39
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When part of a work party, you are unsure of the correct function of the pre rigged rescue system you should:
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Keep quiet and carry on so as not to embarrass yourself and hope no one needs rescuing
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Stop the task and ask the supervisor to show you how to use the system before continuing
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Have a go with the system while no one is looking and figure it out for yourself
Pregunta 40
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When operating a rig for rescue system all candidates must
Pregunta 41
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A rig for rescue system may involve hauling as well as lowering
Pregunta 42
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To prevent an out of control swing during a rope to rope transfer how many points of attachment are required
Pregunta 43
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The overall minimum anchor strength requirement of a re-anchor is?
Pregunta 44
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When should rope access technicians relp on only one point of attachment?
Pregunta 45
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What is the main concerns to look out for when approaching and climbing over an edge obstruction on a roof?
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Ensuring appropriate edge/rope protection is in place
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Ensure all rope adjustment devices are fitted to the ropes in the correct orientation.
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Be aware of any rope stretch in the system and the potential for a shock load on the system when climbing over.
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All of the above
Pregunta 46
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What knot can tied mid rope to isolate a section of minor damage on a rope before continuing to decend
Pregunta 47
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The back-up device shall always be placed on the same rope as the descending device:
Pregunta 48
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Descending devices should be locked off:
Pregunta 49
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What is the most likely outcome of a dynamic fall onto your ascending device?
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The ascending device will hold the fall
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The ascending device will break
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The ascending device will damage the working line
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The ascending device will invert
Pregunta 50
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If you are asked to use a rope access manoeuvre you have forgotten how to do. You should
Pregunta 51
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In descending and ascending the main working lines are:
Pregunta 52
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How can you increase friction to slow down your descent?
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Wrap the working line around your leg
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Grip one of the ropes with your hand
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Put the working line through a karabiner below the descending device
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Grip both ropes with your hand
Pregunta 53
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Rope Access Workers should:
Pregunta 54
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Deviations allow the re-direction of the path of the ropes to:
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Provide less accurate positioning
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To avoid abrasion with anchors
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To avoid abrasion and other potential causes of damage to ropes
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All of the above
Pregunta 55
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The failure of a single deviation must not result in the damage to ropes
Pregunta 56
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When would you use a double deviation?
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To protect the ropes against sources of abrasion
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To protect the ropes against other potential causes of damage
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To protect the ropes against hot surfaces
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All of the above
Pregunta 57
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Which point of the harness should a fall arrest lanyard be attached to?
Pregunta 58
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As an IRATA level 1 you are qualified to:
Pregunta 59
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It is acceptable to use 2 single legged energy absorbing lanyard to climb a structure
Pregunta 60
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When using twin legged fall arrest lanyards it is acceptable to store the second leg on the harness side D-Ring
Pregunta 61
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What does a fall factor measure
Pregunta 62
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When working close to the ground using fall arrest lanyards what do you ned to consider
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Fall factor
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Consequences of a fall
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Clearance distance
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All of the above
Pregunta 63
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What should you do before carrying out a rescue?
Pregunta 64
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When planning to carry out a rescue which of the following points should be considered?
Pregunta 65
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When carrying out a rescue does the safety factor on equipment strength?
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Increase
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Decrease
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Not change
Pregunta 66
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An IRATA level 1 qualification allows you to
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Rescue a casualty from their descending device
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Rescue a casualty from their fall arrest equipment
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Rescue a casualty from their ascending equipment
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Rescue a casualty from their descending device through a re-anchor