Team Safety & Site Protocols Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of establishing a designated 'base camp' outside a haunted location?
Answer: To serve as a safe rally point, communication hub, and medical response area
Base camp functions as a central safety hub where personnel can rally, communicate, and receive first aid if needed.
When investigating in extreme cold weather, which cold-related emergency is the MOST immediate life threat?
Answer: Hypothermia with core body temperature below 95°F (35°C)
Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate warming and medical attention before it causes cardiac arrest.
Which protocol best reduces the risk of team members startling each other in dark investigation areas?
Answer: Establish radio check-in intervals and announce movement between rooms
Regular radio check-ins and movement announcements prevent unexpected encounters that could cause falls or injuries.
A team member reports feeling suddenly nauseous, dizzy, and confused inside a sealed basement. What should the team suspect first?
Answer: Carbon monoxide or other toxic gas poisoning
Sudden onset of nausea, dizziness, and confusion in a confined space is a classic sign of carbon monoxide or gas poisoning requiring immediate evacuation.
Which type of footwear is most appropriate for paranormal investigations in deteriorated buildings?
Answer: Steel-toed boots with ankle support and puncture-resistant soles
Steel-toed, puncture-resistant boots protect against nails, broken glass, unstable flooring, and falling debris common in abandoned structures.
What is the recommended minimum first aid kit content for a paranormal investigation team of four people?
Answer: Bandages, antiseptic, trauma dressings, emergency blanket, CPR mask, and a list of emergency numbers
A comprehensive kit addresses wound care, shock, allergic reactions, and cardiac emergencies that may occur in remote or dark environments.
When is it appropriate for a CPI team to immediately abort an investigation?
Answer: When structural damage, health symptoms, or an uncontrolled safety hazard is identified
Structural damage, health symptoms, or uncontrolled hazards represent genuine threats to life that require immediate withdrawal from the site.