Technical Escort 03-15 - Confined Space Operations Questions and Answers

Technical Escort 03-15 - Confined Space Operations Knot - Answer- An intertwining of rope or webbing Bend - Answer- Used to join ropes or webbing together Hitch - Answer- Types or webbing tied around an object, will fall apart if object is removed Knots in rope reduced strength by... - Answer- 30% reduction Bight - Answer- U shaped bend Round Turn - Answer- Full wrap of a rope Tying Procedures - Answer- Dress, load and safety Dress the Knot - Answer- Knot free of twists with legs running side by side Load the Knot - Answer- Pull tight "Safety" the Knot - Answer- Secure any loose ends Types of Knots - Answer- Safety, anchor, joining, special Safety Knot - Answer- Backup security of rope or knot Anchor Knot - Answer- Goes around something Knots for Joining Rope - Answer- Securing two pieces together Special Purpose Knots - Answer- Three directional pulls or belaying Overhand Knot - Answer- Safety knot Double Overhand Knot - Answer- Safety knot Figure 8 Stopper Knot - Answer- Safety knot, prevent decent or device from slipping past the end of the rope Figure 8 on a Bight - Answer- Anchor knot, single loop doesn't slip Figure 8 Follow Through - Answer- Anchor knot, wrapped around object Clove Hitch - Answer- Anchor knot, wrapped around anything secured with safety knot