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1
Q

What is the difference between a Person Trapped in lift & a Person Shut in Lift

A

PTIL-where people are trapped by the lift, it’s operating mechanism or machinery.
PSIL-where people are stranded in car which has stopped moving or doors failed to open.

2
Q

What are the different types of response to a lift incident?

A

Lift occupant seriously Ill - 1 pump emergency mobilisation
Non medical emergency - 1 pump non emergency mobilisation
Persons trapped - 2 pump & 1 FRU

3
Q

What are the two main types of lift?

A

Traction / Cable

Hydraulic

4
Q

What are the variations of Traction Lifts

A

Geared Lifts
Gearless Lifts
Machine Room Less Lift

5
Q

What are the two types of Hydraulic Lift

A

Direct

Indirect

6
Q

What info should be gathered on a 7 (2)(D) visit?

A
Access arrangements.
Height and number of floors.
Types of lift installed.
Location of motor rooms & safety mechanism.
Arrangements for lift engineers.
Safety features of machinery.
Operating instructions?
7
Q

What equipment should be taken into the building on arrival?

A

2 incident ground radios
Lift and gerda keys
IEC bag
Crowbar / Halligan tool.

8
Q

What information assists the formulating of a release plan

A
Number of persons in car and their condition 
Maximum capacity of the car
Type of lift
Location of machine room 
Location of lift car.
9
Q

How many personnel should be sent to machine room if the lift needs moving

A

2

10
Q

What does the safety equipment comprise of

A

Brake release lever

Winding wheel

11
Q

How much does the counterweight normally weigh?

A

The weight of the lift car + 50% of the maximum car load.

12
Q

List the Hazards associated with Lift incidents

A
Electric shock/ electrocution.
Falling from height.
Entrapment / impact injury.
Exposure to oil & grease.
Exposure to other haz substances.
Restricted working space.
Distressed members of the public.
Non passenger lifts.
13
Q

What should be done when the incident is resolved?

A

All doors left locked.

Lable attached to the isolator in the motor room informing that power isolated by LFB.