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Question 1

Tirfor
What length is the cable?

Answer 1

20 metres, (working length of 18.5m)

Question 2

Tirfor
What is the lifting and pulling capacity

Answer 2

1,600kg

Question 3

Tirfor
If you use a vehicle as an anchor what must be considered?

Answer 3

Chock the wheels
Remove the ignition key and keep it in the winch operator’s pocket
Place signage on the steering wheel

Question 4

Snatch rescue
Under what circumstances would a snatch rescue be deemed necessary?

Answer 4

If there is an immediate life risk, then a snatch rescue should be carried out after balancing the risk versus the benefit of action.

Question 5

Snatch rescue
What action would you take if you find items of value at the incident?

Answer 5

Hand over to the police.

Question 6

Snatch rescue
How would you restrict the access and view of the incident to avoid unnecessary distress of people and to aid operational activity?

Answer 6

Park appliances at an angle to block view.
Use a salvage sheet