general instructions. - Limit Of Shunt

Cermrai Enstrintions.—Continued. 1 2 5
Appiiances carrie on trains tor uso ss. cf acciddnt or the emergency
Oirections for their use.—Continued.
It is necessary that the following points be borne in mind
(a) Examine train to see if there are any signs of fire.
(b) Ascertain where the greatest damage has occurred.
(e) Use cushions from the carriages for injured.
(d) Enquire if any can render " First Aid."
(e) Communicate promptly by telegraph, telephone, or. other means,
with the nearest place where doctors, nurses, ambulances and
refreshments are to be. found.
(f) Enlist the services of anyone willing to convey messages or assist
generally under the. direction of the railway staff or- doctors.
(g) Advise the nearest Stationmaster, other officials and permanent
way stall at earliest possible moment.
Extinguishing Fire.
5.—(a) In the event of an Accident happening to a train, any of whose
vehicles are equipped with gas, or
causes, - w h eit rwould e . be t hthe eduty r e of the conductor or guard to endeavour to
obtain
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the services of one or more men (passengers if no others are available)
to Act as watchmen and provide them with fire extinguishers.
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o (b) To extinguish f the fire by means of the Liquid Fire Extinguisher,
strike f the i knob r at the e top of the Extinguisher sharply downwards, so as to
break f the r glass oinside. The m Extinguisher will then operate, and it should
be
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kept in
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an upright
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or
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sloping position when in action.
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(c) The Tin Bafflers are provided for the purpose of extinguishing gas
flame from a broken pipe. One should be placed smartly between the end
of the.pipe and the yellow flame and then brought quickly
the . opipe v e so r that , t the h pipe e is einside n the d tin, and held there for a short time,
the
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object
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of the Baffler is to cut .off the •flame from the point where the gas
is escaping when the pressure is too great to allow of a rug or cushion
being used. If the flame is not extinguished at the first attempt the Baffler
must be again applied. •
(d) The Safety Hand-Lamps are provided for use in the vicinity of
escaping gas. When required for use, press back the catch above the back
handle, turn back the top, and light in the usual way.
(e) Should any gas escaping from gas cylinders or pipes be found to be
alight, the light can generally be extinguished, IF THE PRESSURE OF
THE GAS IS NOT TOO GREAT, by placing a handful of cotton waste,
a carriage rug, cushion or coat between the point of escape and the yellow
flame and pressing it over the hole for a minute to cut off the flame from
the point where the gas is escaping. If the burning gas is escaping at high
pressure from a broken pipe use a Baffler as above directed, or spray the
liquid from a Fire Extinguisher direct into the hole of the pipe, if possible.
If a gas flame is playing on to any woodwork, the woodwork should be kept
wet by -means of a Fire Extinguisher while the Baffler is being used to cut
off the flame. Earth or ballast may be useful for extinguishing burning
woodwork on the ground.