GSK Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 19 of 30
When the low pressure alarm sounds on the SCBA the user should
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Direct Answer
Option B: Vacate the comchapterment immediately
When the low-pressure alarm sounds on a SCBA, it signifies a critically low air supply. The user must immediately and safely exit the hazardous atmosphere to avoid suffocation or running out of air.
All Options
A
Remove the face mask
B
Vacate the comchapterment immediately
(Correct Answer)
C
Monitor the pressure in the bottles
D
Close the air bottle valve
Detailed Explanation & Context
When the low-pressure alarm sounds on a SCBA, it signifies a critically low air supply. The user must immediately and safely exit the hazardous atmosphere to avoid suffocation or running out of air.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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