Self Rescuer Module Assessment

What is the purpose of a Self rescuer

• Escape unit

• Unit for firefighting

• unit for resuscitation

What is the chemical inside a SCSR?

• Soda lime

• Potassium super oxide

• hopcalite

a check on the self rescuer before use is

• External damage

• weight

• nose clip present

when using a SCSR ensure

• That you regularly talk with your workmates

• drink plenty of fluid

• that you have a good mouth and nose seal

A self rescuer is designed for

• maintenance of a confined space

• personal escape from a hostile environment

• underwater breathing

what are the checks on an SCSR

• exteral damage

• moisture indicators present

• heat indicator present

• all of the above

Whats a restriction of an SCSR

• is the atmosphere contains high CO2

• lack of communication

• low oxygen

what could cause shorter duration using a SCSR

• overexertion

• size and fitness of the wearer

• both A & B