Emergency equipment Flashcards
(36 cards)
The crash axe
Serviceability
Present
The crash axe
Operation
1 As A lever to pry a panel away if the fire source is difficult to located.(spike and only.
2 As an aid while fighting fires
3 to deal with physical obstructions in the event of a crash; e.g to chop/ clear jammed doors or windows , broken seats or other obstructions to allow exit
4 As a basic survival aid in a remote area. Use to chop wood for fires and shelter , dig for roots , cut vines.
PBE
Puritan Bennet Smoke Hood.
Serviceability
Foil pack vacuum seal intact.
PBE
Puritan Bennet Smoke Hood.
Operation.
To open. Container.
1. Pull cover away from container and remove foil pack.
2. Pull red tag sharply to open foil pack.
To fit PBE
1. Pull PBE out of the pack and shake it open.
2. Put hands through the neck seal of the hood. With visor to the front.
3. Widen neck seal with hands splayed
4. Bend forward and pull hood over head, taking care with glassses .
5. Postion mask over mouth and nose .
6. Ensure neck shield is pulled down. To protect collar and area.
To activate
1. Pull sharply forward on adjustment straps, to activate oxygen generation.
2. Pull back straps to secure mask tightly over the nose and mouth.
3. If the starter candle fails to activate, the action of forcefully exhaling will start oxygen generation.
Check fit of Oro-Nasal Mask:
1. The mask must fit high in the nose . To
Ensure a tight seal, the strap must be pulled firmly.
2. Adjust mask position using the speach transmitter.
To Remove PBE
1. Loosen adjustment straps
2. Put hands through neck seal, widen neck seal and pull the hood off.
Disposal of BPE
1. Place used smoke hood in a safe place.
2. Keep away from heat/ fire and water ,to cool such as aircraft tiolet ( if available)
3. Treat used PBE as a Dangerous Good
PBE
Puritan Bennet Smoke Hood.
Precautions
- Do not damage the neck seal when fitting. Be especially careful with glasses , necklaces and earrings.
- Do not interfere with neck seal once it is in place as this may allow smoke into the hood .
- Ensure long hair is contained within the neck seal inside the hood. this will ensure the PBE seals correctly
to avoid smoke within the hood. - Heavy losses in the respiration circuit can occur when
the mask is not fitted correctly. The result may be a CO2 build up within the hood. - Do not expose device directly to flame
- remove expired hood away form fire , build up of oxygen in hood can be highly flammable.
- do not use water to cool the device
- Dispose of PBE appropriately after use (treat as Dangerous Goods
PBE
Essex protective Breathing Equipment .
Precautions
- Before activating the oxygen , remove objects from around the head. (such as hair combs, long earrings or jewellery) to prevent them from puncturing the hood or damaging the neck seal.
- Ensure that long hair is contained within the meck seal inside the hood.
- To avoid losing oxygen once the system is activated , and to minimize the amount of toxins that may enter the hood , don the hood promptly after activation.
- If the hood collapses around the face at any time. remove it immediately and obtain a new one .
- Do not remove the hood while near sparks or open flame . Some residual oxygen may remain in both the hood and hair.
PBE
Essex protective Breathing Equipment .
Serviceability.
- tamper prevention integrity seal is intact.
2. Check Humidity indicator is blue in colour.
First aid kit Remote
Serviceability.
Operation.
Serviceability.
* Present and sealed .
Operations.
1. Where ever possible advise the captain first.
2. Then ask if there is a doctor or medical attendant on- board.
Using pyrotechnic Flares
Precautions.
- Use only when search and recuse craft are in the area .
- Discharge flares from the downwind.
- Do not point at people.
- hold the flare firmly until completely discharged . if it fails to operate within 1 minute , immerse in water .
- Although passengers should be briefed on their use . pyrotechnic flares should be used be crew-members , unless absolutely necessary.
PBE
Essex protective Breathing Equipment .
Operation
1 Oxygen flow is initiated by snapping the two cylinders apart, which in turn activates the flashing green light on the Service/End-of- Service Indicator.
2 One bottle releases oxygen rapidly, whereas the second bottle discharges oxygen slowly.
3 An immediately audible hissing sound of oxygen flowing and the inflation of the unit within (2) minutes indicates the PBE is operating properly.
ACCESSING THE PBE
* Slide the lid latch and pull the box lid open sharply.
Note: Some force will be required to open the lid and break the
tamper-evident seals.
Grasp the yellow nylon strap and pull it from the container.
Tear open the pouch.
Note: Hold the pouch tightly between the knees while opening it to prevent the hood from falling to the floor.
Remove the hood from the pouch then discard the pouch.
ACTIVATING THE OXYGEN SUPPLY
Unfold the hood far enough to reveal the oxygen cylinders.
Grasp each securely, one in each hand, make sure that the
oxygen valves are pointing away from the user’s body.
Note: The oxygen valves are thinner than the cylinders and will be covered with felt.
Note: The oxygen valves are joined by two cords attached to activation levers. These activation levers should be aligned so that they face each other. Any other orientation will increase the force required to pull them apart.
Activate the hood by sharply snapping the oxygen cylinders away from each other. This sharp action pulls on the two cords that trigger the oxygen flow and activates the green light on the Service/End-of-Service Indicator.
The sharp snapping action required to activate the equipment will reveal the self-fitting elastic neck seal and its opening.
Don the hood promptly after activation.
Activating the PBE

Note: Do not pull the oxygen cylinders apart slowly. Doing so will increase the force necessary to activate the equipment.
DONNING THE HOOD
Position the hood with the amber-coloured, transparent area facing away from you.
Hold the equipment at about waist level. Place both hands inside the neck seal opening, with palms facing each other. Stretch the neck seal open by spreading the hands apart.

Bend head down, lift up the opened hood with both hands, and then pull over the head until it fits securely around the neck with the visor facing toward the front.
Note: Eyeglass wearers should first position the neck seal against the back of the head, then pull the hood forward and down over the eyeglasses.
Note: Make sure that shirt collars or scarves do not interfere with the neck seal.
WEARING THE HOOD
Full hood inflation takes from 2 to 3 minutes but the equipment is ready for use immediately.
During the first few minutes the oxygen makes a noticeably loud, hissing sound that gradually diminishes.
Discard the hood if the sound of the oxygen flowing is not audible immediately after donning.
DURATION OF USEAGE
Once activated the oxygen flows for between 8 to 10 minutes, but enough oxygen remains in the hood to protect the wearer for a minimum of 15 minutes of usage.
The flashing green End-of-Service Indicator light is located inside the hood to the left and just below eye level.
When the red light flashes in the End-of-Service Indicator, or when the hood collapses, move immediately to a safe area and remove the unit.
REMOVING AND DISCARDING THE HOOD
WARNING: Do not remove the hood while near sparks or open flame. Some residual oxygen may remain in both the hood and hair.

Remove the PBE if
o the hood collapses over the face,
o as soon as the red light in the End-of-Service Indicator flashes, or
o immediatelyaftertheemergencyisundercontrol, whichever comes first.
Leave the area of the emergency before attempting to remove the hood.
To remove the hood, insert both hands under the neck seal, beneath the chin. Lift the hood up and out to clear the face.
DISPOSAL OF ACTIVATED PBE
Once oxygen has been exhausted dispose of PBE
DISPOSAL OF PBE (POUCH COMPROMISED)
If the PBE is taken from its stowage during flight and removed from its pouch but subsequently not used, it must be placed into a lavatory waste bin.
Note: The waste bin must be emptied of all refuse including the plastic bag liner.
WARNING: A ‘live’ unit that is not sealed in its pouch may accidentally be activated, causing injury to personnel and/or a potential fire hazard.
The lavatory must be locked out and regularly monitored for the duration of the flight.
Cabin Crew are required to complete a HIRO notating the location from which the unit was removed and the location in which it is stored, and inform the Flight Crew who will report the information in the QL3 Technical Log.

9.8.2.1 Flight Deck Oxygen Mask and Regulator
Q400 .
Operation.
serviceability.
- Squeeze (with the thumb and forefinger) and pull the red release levers
- Remove the oxygen mask form the stowage position
- Ensure the mask harness is inflated under oxygen pressure by continuing to squeeze the red release levers
- Place the oxygen mask and mask harness over the back of your head and pull the oxygen mask down over your face
- Release the red release levers to deflate the mask harness, fitting it securely to the head and face
1300
Flight Deck Oxygen Mask and Regulator
200/300.
Operation.
serviceability.
SERVICEABILITY
* Minimum dispatch pressure is 1300 psi or refer MEL OPERATION
1. Pull the mask down from its stowed position
2. Place the mask over the head, at the same time covering the wearer’s face with the mask
3. Select the microphone switch on the crewmember’s audio panel to MASK
4. Check that crew communication is possible
5. If smoke goggles are required they must be fitted over the mask frame

9.8.3.1 Oxygen 310 Litre Bottle (FA/1)
Serviceability.
Operation
SERVICEABILITY
Minimum dispatch pressure is normally 1100 psi at 21°C, or refer to current MEL.
OPERATION
Rotating the yellow knob on the regulator in an anti-clockwise direction (when facing the knob) turns on the oxygen supply.
The duration of a full 310lt bottle is:
HI flow outlet –75 minutes
LO flow outlet – 150 minutes
BOTH outlets – 50 minutes
Q200/300 Oxygen Bottles – Control Knob on the side YELLOW in colour.
9.8.3.2 Oxygen 121 Litre Bottle (FA/2) – 400 Series Aircraft
Serviceability.
Operation
SERVICEABILITY
Minimum dispatch pressure is 1600 psi at 21°C, or refer to current MEL

OPERATION
Rotating the on/off control valve on the regulator in an anti-clockwise direction (when facing the knob) turns on the oxygen supply.
The duration of a full 121lt bottle is:
HI flow outlet – 30 minutes
LO flow outlet – 60 minutes
BOTH outlets – 20 minutes
Q400 Oxygen Bottles – Control knobs on the top of bottle GREEN in colour.
9.8.3.3 Oxygen 120 Litre Bottles.
Serviceability.
Operation
SERVICEABILITY
Minimum dispatch pressure is 1800 psi at 21°C, or refer to current MEL
OPERATION Rotating the yellow/black knob on the regulator in an anti-clockwise direction (when facing the knob) turns on the oxygen supply. The duration of a full 120lt bottle is: ONE flow outlet – 60 minutes BOTH outlets – 30 minutes
9.8.3.4 Oxygen 311 Litre Bottles – 400 Series Only
Serviceability.
Operation
SERVICEABILITY
Minimum dispatch pressure is 1600 psi at 21°C, or refer to current MEL
OPERATION
Rotating the knob on the regulator in an anti-clockwise direction turns on the oxygen supply.
The duration of a full 311lt bottle is:
Three (3) outlets – 50 minutes
9.8.4 Oxygen Administration
PRE-ADMINISTRATION
As soon as practicable advise the Captain (and FA1 if applicable) that oxygen is to be administered (this step may have to wait until the passenger is stabilised)
Remove excess lipstick or grease from face
Check tubing securely fitted to the HI flow oxygen outlet and
remove the mask attached to the other outlet
Check there are no kinks in the tubing which may impede the flow of oxygen
Turn the flow control knob to ON
Check the flow of oxygen. This can be done by placing the mask over your eye. If oxygen is flowing it will cause a cold sensation on the eye. If the tubing has a flow indicator check that it shows green
DURING ADMINISTRATION
Ensure mask fits correctly by adjusting the elastic strap
Stabilise and assess the person being treated. Flow rate may be
reduced to LO if the passenger is responding well
Frequently check the oxygen flow by observing the drop in supply indicated on the gauge
WARNING: Do not leave a passenger receiving oxygen unattended.
WARNING: The cylinder must be secured to prevent possible injury during turbulence or unanticipated aircraft movement.
POST ADMINISTRATION
Note all circumstances of use on a HIRO
On arrival at an engineering base, hand the bottle to engineering
staff who will clean, refill and re-issue the bottle
Note: If required for use by a Flight Attendant whilst moving around the cabin, fit the carry strap over the head and shoulder to ensure the bottle is secure. Keep the bottle in front of the body so you can monitor the gauge.
9.8.5 Oxygen Precautions
Do not bump or drop bottle No smoking or naked flame Remove grease/oil (e.g. make-up) Do not lubricate fittings Do not empty the cylinder completely. A minimal amount of oxygen left in the bottle will avoid corrosion and makes the refilling less complicated (200 psi). However, in a crisis situation this is not an overriding consideration
9.14.1 Restraint Pack
SERVICEABILITY
OPERATION
SERVICEABILITY
Present and sealed OPERATION
1. Insert the end of the loop of the flexi-cuff into the locking block so that the ribbing is on the inside of the loop
2. When the flexi-cuff is on, tighten for a firm fit:
a) Cut excess ends to prevent over tightening occurring
b) Apply restraint tape to upper body and legs only
c) Keep the scissors available in case an emergency
Inflight requires release of the passenger
9.14.1 Restraint Pack
PRECAUTIONS
Apply restraint device to wrists with hands behind back
Do not flexi-cuff the person to the aircraft structure
Once restraint has been achieved ensure (at regular intervals) the restraint device is not causing injury to the person concerned
To replace a restraint device, apply the new restraint before removing the old one
Do not apply any covering to the face/head of the person
Once the flexi-cuffs have been applied they may be removed only when the aircraft has landed and security personnel have arrived on-board
Note: Maximum restraint equipment permitted to be used for landing is flexi-cuff applied to wrists, and passenger lap belt.
1.6.4 PA Unserviceable
Pionts to be covered
Points to be covered are: Seat belts Brace position and signal Nearest exit/doors Personal safety Loose equipment Buddy system Briefing card Passenger’s requiring assistance Note: In this situation (unserviceable PA) at 60 seconds before touchdown the Flight Crew will initiate the BRACE signal by flashing the Fasten Seat Belt sign.
Cracked window
What cabin crew should do?
FA1 will inform the Captain immediately
Move the passengers adjacent to the window to other seats. If no other seats are available, passengers are to fasten their seat belts
Move all loose articles away from the vicinity of the damaged window
Reassure passengers
Resume normal duties when the cabin pressure has been reduced
2.5.2 Cabin Crew In-Flight Dangerous Goods Incident Response
Step
Procedures
1
Notify Captain of exact nature of emergency.
2
Identify the item if possible.
3
In Case of Spillage
If leakage of suspected Dangerous Goods detected in-flight, obtain Dangerous Goods Kit (Refer Section 9 – Emergency Equipment).
4
In Case of Fire
Use BCF Fire Extinguisher and follow appropriate fire drill.
5
Don Rubber Gloves and if necessary, apron, smoke hood or portable oxygen.
6
Move passengers away from the area and distribute wet towels or cloths.
7
Place the item inside one Dangerous Goods bag with any breakages facing up.
8

All materials contaminated in the clean-up effort must also be placed into a Dangerous Goods bag.
9
Close the first bag and seal using one tie. DO NOT make the bag air tight.
Ensure that when removing excess air that you are not directly above the opening.
10

Place the first bag into a second Dangerous Goods bag using the same procedure.
11
Tag and stow the bag in toilet unless advised of another location by the Captain.
12
Tag and lock toilet door or designated stowage with a Dangerous Goods tag.
13
Treat affected seat cushions/covers in the same manner as the Dangerous Goods item.
14
Cover spillage on carpet/floor.
15
Regularly inspect toilet and other contaminated areas.
16
After landing:
Identify to ground personnel Dangerous Goods item and stowage location.
17
Complete HIRO
Infectious Substances In-Flight
The same procedure for Dangerous Goods should be used for handling spills of body fluids such as blood or vomit. Following are additional important considerations:
Before cleaning up large body fluid spills, utilise the apron, latex gloves and goggles found in the Dangerous Goods Spill Kit;
The Hygiene Kit may also be used as a reasonable alternative to the Dangerous Goods Spill Kit (Refer to Section 9 – Emergency Equipment);
When performing mouth to mouth resuscitation, a Laerdal Pocket Mask should always be used;
Syringes or other sharp objects should be placed inside a Sharps Disposal Container. The container should be disposed of with any waste materials in the contaminated waste bag located in the Hygiene Kit (Body Fluid Clean-Up Kit) or Dangerous Goods Spill Kit;
Wipe the affected surface area with warm soapy water or Antiseptic Hand Towelette; and
