compression chamber operations

Question 1

Define the term “On site” with reference to AS/NZS 2299.1-1992 and compression chambers
operations.

Answer 1

having a chamber at the site of the diving undertaken

or at the site of the hospital etc

Question 2

what is a nato flange?

Answer 2

A NATO flange, also known as a Stanag flange, is a type of connection interface used in military and some civilian applications for quickly and reliably connecting and disconnecting hoses and other equipment.

Question 3

When breathing Oxygen in a chamber where is the exhaled gas vented to?

Answer 3

usually vented outside the chamber to avoid co2 buildup

some new chambers have scrubbers

Question 4

What does the term (abbreviation) “BIBS” mean?

Answer 4

Built-In Breathing System. In the context of diving and hyperbaric chamber operations, a BIBS allows occupants to breathe a gas different from the chamber atmosphere

Question 5

What must be removed from occupants before they enter a compression chamber

Answer 5

flammables

pressure sensitive items

metal objects

medications and devices

Question 6

What is a possible cause of increased levels of Oxygen in a chamber

Answer 6

malfunctioning equip

incorrect operation

Question 7

What is meant by the term a “work site” chamber?

Answer 7

designed to be set up at a worksite temporarily

Question 8

At what rate is a decompression chamber pressurised?

Answer 8

at no more than 9 m per min to minimise dci

Question 9

What is the maximum percentage of Oxygen permitted in a chamber?

Answer 9

it can vary. max is 100%

Question 10

How often are gauges tested against a master gauge?

Answer 10

Yearly

Question 11

What commonly used gas in a compression chamber represents an explosive hazard?

Answer 11

o2 is not flammable but poses as an explosive hazard