WUCOMS Flashcards
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W - Hooligan Tool
U - Forced Entry utilising mechanical advantage
C - Single piece forged. Electroless nickel plating. Intrinsically safe.
O - Adze: Force doors/windows
Claw: Prying
Pike: Force locks/latches
M: Damp cloth. Check for cracks and burrs.
S: Clear work space. PPE. Carry by side with points facing down. Firm Grip.
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- W – Pinch, Crow and Wrecking bars
- U – Pry objects. Opening doors, windows & locks. Removing nails. Gain access.
- C – Heavy Steel.
- O – Place bar between 2 objects. Leverage bar. Use chock. Use claw to pull nails.
- M – Damp cloth. Check for jags/burrs.
- S – PPC/PPE. Clear space. Be aware of loose fragments.
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- W – Ceiling Hook
- U – Remove plaster ceilings. Remove overhead debris. Break windows for entry.
- C – Wooden handle, metal spur. Beveled edge for cutting. Wide flat edge for pulling.
- O – Ceiling Plaster: Stand to side. Pierce plaster. Pull with flat edge.
Window: Stand to side. Break glass - start at top corner. Remove jagged edges. - M – Damp cloth. Check handle/spur for cracks.
- S – PPC/PPE. Be aware of falling objects.
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- W – Combination Axe
- U – Pounding, chopping & forced entry
- C – Fiberglass handle. Rubber grip. Steel head (3kg). Flat end: Pounding/striking. Axe face: Chopping/splitting.
- O – Strike surface squarely. Avoid glancing blows.
- M – Damp cloth. Check head is secure. Check blade is sharp and undamaged. Inspect handle for cracks/splits.
- S – Clear space. PPE.
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- W – Fuse Puller
- U – Disconnect power supply to structure
- C – Fiberglass telescopic pole. 1.55m - 5.05m. Low voltage - pigtail & hook.
- O – PPE. Turn off power at mains. Attach correct end and extend to length. Tap side of fuse holder. Insert/hook fuse puller. Look away and pull fuse. Put fuse in meter box - Tape X on box.
- M – Silicone fabric cloth. Check handle and ends for cracks/damage. Check quick release function.
- S – Never re-install fuses. Look away when pulling fuses.
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- W – Rake hoe
- U – Remove fuel at a grass fire. Scrape bark from burnt trees to expose hot spots. Make a mineral break along a fire edge. Turn over rubbish to locate hot spots.
- C – Timber handle, metal head.
- O – Firm grip. Short chOpping actions.
- M – Damp cloth. Check handle for cracks/splinters. Inspect head for damage. Ensure head is secure.
- S – Clear space. Carry tool by side with teeth facing down & Grasp handle above metal head.
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- W – Shovel
- U – Salvage work/digging.
- C – Steel head & timber shaft. Fiberglass shaft and steel head.
- O – Place hand on handle and other hand further down of shaft. Slide the mouth of the shovel into the material to be shifted. Ensure the load is not too heavy.
- M – Hose down and dry. Check handle for splits/cracks. Check blade for damage.
- S – Maintain safe footing. Bend knees. Don’t pile material around hole’s edge.
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- W – Rabbit Tool
- U – Forced Entry
- C – Hydraulic hand pump, small ram fitted with stainless steel jaws (4 ton capacity), 1.8m rubber coated high pressure hose. Comes with mallet and pry bar.
- O – 1. Connect high pressure hose between hydraulic pump and ram. 2. Insert rabbit tool jaws between door and door jamb. 3. Turn pump relief valve on = Clockwise. 4. Pump the handle continuously. 5. Turn the pump relief valve off = anti-clockwise
- M – Check if exposed to water/grit. Check for oil leaks.
- S – 2-person operation. Do not allow damage/exposure to hose. PPE.
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- W – Div A Standpipe
- U – Accessing reticulated water supplies
- C – Refer to Diagram
- O –
- Don PPE/PPC
- Remove hydrant cover – check for hazards
- Grasp spindle and place hydrant across knee to check washers, wingnut and cup valve
- Place standpipe in hydrant. Turn handles to ship.
- Turn headpiece clockwise.
- Turn spindle to flush hydrant.
- Turn spindle all the way clockwise then back half a turn.
- To unship turn anti-clockwise using shipping handles.
- M –
- Check washers are present and for damage
- Check body for damage
- Wipe with damp cloth
- Check all moving parts are working
- S – Wear PPE. Don’t lean over standpipe.
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- W – Div B Standpipe
- U – Accessing reticulated water supplies
- C – Refer diagram
- O –
1. Don PPE/PPC
2. Remove hydrant cover - check for hazards
3. Grasp spindle and place hydrant across knee to check washers, wingnut and cup valve
4. Place standpipe in hydrant. Turn handles to ship.
5. Turn headpiece clockwise.
6. Turn spindle to flush hydrant.
7. Turn spindle all the way clockwise 3 turns.
8. To unship turn anti-clockwise using shipping handles - M –
- Check washers are present and for damage
- Check body for damage
- Wipe with damp cloth
- Check all moving parts are working
- S – Wear PPE. Don’t lean over standpipe.
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- W – Water Extinguisher
- U – Class A Fires
- C: Stainless steel cylinder. 9L Water. 700kpa. Valve assemble w/ squeeze handle and pressure gauge. Locking pin & tamper proof seal. Delivery hose with 4mm nozzle
- O – Upright position. PASS (Pull the pin, Aim, Squeeze and sweep). 6m stream, 1 min duration.
- M – Visual inspection at start of shift. Inspect seal, locking pin, gauge and hose.
- S – PPE. 2nd extinguisher as backup.
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- W – Foam Extinguisher
- U – Class F, A & B Fires
- C –
- Stainless steel cylinder
- 8.4L Water, 600ml of AFFF concentrate
- 700kpa
- Valve assemble w/ squeeze handle and pressure gauge
- Locking pin & tamper proof seal
- Delivery hose with aspirating branch and nozzle
- O – Upright position. PASS (Pull the pin, Aim, Squeeze and sweep). 5m stream, 45 sec.
- M – Visual inspection at start of shift. Inspect seal, locking pin, gauge and hose.
- S – PPE. 2nd extinguisher as backup. Slippery floor.
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- W – C02 Extinguisher
- U – Class A, B & E Fires
- C - Drawn steel cylinder
- C02 Gas in liquid form
- Valve assemble w/ squeeze handle
- Locking pin & tamper proof seal
- Delivery hose fitted w/ non conductive director horn
- Safety valve 17.2mPa
- O – Upright position. PASS (Pull the pin, Aim, Squeeze and sweep). 1-2m range, 15 sec.
- M – Visual inspection at start of shift. Inspect seal, locking pin, gauge and hose.
- S – PPE. 2nd extinguisher as backup. Beware use in confined space.
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- W – Dry Chemical Extinguisher
- U – Class C, A, B & E
- C –
- Welded steel cylinder
- 9kg of Dry Chem Powder
- Pressurised w/ inert gas - Nitrogen
- Valve assemble w/ squeeze handle and pressure gauge. Connected to internal pickup tube.
- Locking pin & tamper proof seal
- Delivery hose with polypropylene or metal applicator.
- O – Upright position. PASS (Pull the pin, Aim, Squeeze and sweep). 3-4m stream, 10-20 sec.
- M – Visual inspection at start of shift. Inspect seal, locking pin, gauge and hose. Send for exchange after use.
- S – PPE. Reignition/flashbacks danger. Beware use in confined space.
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- W – Cordless drill
- U – Drill holes and remove tek-screws
- C – Plastic and metal body. Removable battery. Side handle attachment option.
- O – 1. Remove battery 2. Insert battery. 3. Insert drill bit and tighten chuck. 4. Push control switch to choose direction. 5. Pull trigger. Has variable speed.
- M – Check for damage. Remove battery before cleaning and put on charge. Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles clean, dry and free of oil/grease. Use mild soap and damp cloth
- S – PPC (safety goggles). Remove battery before changing parts. Never use flammable/combustible solvents around tools.
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- W – Cordless Impact Driver
- U – Insert and remove screws
- C – Metal and plastic body w/ removable battery
- O –
1. Remove battery.
2. Insert battery.
3. Insert driver bit into chuck.
4. Pull chuck to release driver bit.
5. Push control switch to alter direction.
6. Pull trigger to use drill. Variable speed. - M –
- Check for damage. Remove battery before cleaning and put on charge.
- Clean dust and debris from vents.
- Keep handles clean, dry and free of oil/grease.
- Use mild soap and damp cloth
- S – PPC (safety goggles). Remove battery before changing parts. Never use flammable/combustible solvents around tools.
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- W – Angle Grinder
- U – Cutting locks, chains and allowing access
- C – Plastic and metal body, gears, flanges and antivibration handle.
- O – 1. Insert battery. 2. Check battery is charged sufficiently. 3. Depress paddle switch and get up to speed. 4. Two-hands. 5. Use with minimum pressure to avoid biting. 6. Release paddle switch to stop.
- M: Remove battery, Inspect components for damage and clean components. Use mild soap and damp cloth to clean.
- S – PPE. 2-hands. Stand to one side. Keep hand clear. Discard damaged discs. Don’t overload.
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- W – Forcible Entry Tool
- U – Spread, cut and squeeze vehicle bonnets and boots, light structural steel and reinforcing steel.
- C – Lightweight metal construction, alloy handle. 28V lithium battery. Dead man handle. Hydraulic core.
- O – 1. Clear work space and stable footing. 2. Insert battery and turn on. 3. Rotate handle right to spread. 4. Rotate handle left to close/cut.
- M – Charge battery. Check tips and cutting edge for damage. Clean w/ damp cloth or nonmetallic brush. Visually inspect tool for damage or leaks. Do not use if damage or leaks present.
- S – PPE. Keep hands clear. Check Deadman handle. Constant checks/observation. Avoid twisting tool. Keep personnel clear.
