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National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Structural Collapse Technician Training
Module : 1bSafety and Security
Structural Collapse
Technician Training
17Jan09
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CLASS INTRODUCTION
Safety considerations
Feedback
Student responsibilities
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Structural Collapse Technician Training
Your Keyword to Safety…
Anyone can use this word anytime!
Sounds too much like GO!
HOOOO!
WHOA!
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TERMINAL OBJECTIVE
At the completion of this session,
the student will understand the
importance of including sound
safety practices in all phases of
Planning and Rescue Operations
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ENABLING OBJECTIVES Understand the importance of Safety
during all phases of a mission Understand the importance of
recognizing and mitigating safety issues Understand the importance of
incorporation safety into rescue planning and briefing
Adopt and employ the concept of “LCES” (Lookouts, Communications, Escape routes, and Safety Zones
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ENABLING OBJECTIVES Be able to perform a risk hazard analysis
for a specific event and suggest actions to minimize risks and/or eliminate hazards
Understand issues related to personal & team security zones, as a planning tool
Understand the importance of safety risk and hazard identification
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PHASES Preparedness
Training
Exercise
Deployment
On-site operations
Demobilization
Return to state of readiness
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RISKS & HAZARDS Infrastructure Damage Air transportation Secondary collapse Unfamiliar
surroundings Unstable structures Fall/trip hazards Falling material Exposure to hazmat Decontamination Exposure to smoke,
dust, etc Fire & explosion Excessive noise Electrical hazards
Electrocution Contaminated air & water Dangerous equipment Armed thieves & looters Fitness for duties Excessive fatigue, sleep Food services Adverse weather Stress Security Safety equipment Escape routes Safety zones Personal hygiene Hydration
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SAFETY SAFETY PLANNINGPLANNING
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SAFETY PLAN L — Lookouts
C — Communications
E — Escape Routes
S — Safe Zones
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LOOKOUTS Overall Safety Officer
Site-specific Safety Officer
Work from position of safety
Must not become involved in operation
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COMMUNICATIONS Comm Plan development
Emergency Alerting Evacuate – 3 short
Cease Operations – 1 long
Resume – 1 long / 1 short
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EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Air Horns
Vehicle Horn
Whistle
Radio Alert
Flares
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ESCAPE ROUTES Must be pre-established
Safety route may not be most direct
Remain in place?
Reassess plan frequently
Apprise personnel
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SAFETY ZONES Must be pre-
established
Designate outside “Hot Zone”
Take “Head Count”
Communicate results
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OPERATIONAL BRIEFING CONSIDERATIONS
Emergency Communication Issues
Personal Accountability
Medevac Procedures
Roles and Responsibility
Stress/Fatigue
Reporting & Documentation Injuries
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SAFETY BRIEFING Chain of command
ID Safety Officer
Safety Plan
Comm Plan
Medical Plan
Rehab Plan
Special hazards
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RISK HAZARD RISK HAZARD ANALYSISANALYSIS
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DAMAGED INFRASTRUCTURE Roadways Bridges/
Tunnels Subways Pipelines Railroads Airports Power lines
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AIR TRANSPORTATION
Temperature Variations
Noise Levels
Restricted Movement
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AIR TRANSPORT Loading &
Unloading Procedures
Environmental Impacts
Air Sickness
Limited Hygiene Facilities
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GROUND TRANSPORTATION
SAFETY
OFFICER
Transporting Tools and Equipment
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GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Defensive Driving (Road Rage)
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SECONDARY EXPLOSIONS
This is actually the demolition of the Murrah Bldg
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EARTHQUAKE AFTERSHOCKS
Secondary Collapses
Dust/Flying Material
Mass Confusion
Loss of Accountability
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UNFAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS No Street Signs
No Traffic Control
No Familiar Landmarks
Blocked Access
Downed Bridges
Poor Maps
Need GPS
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UNSTABLE STRUCTURES/FOOTING
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TRIP HAZARDS Wires Cables Raised Concrete Debris/Rubble Holes
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Potential for ImpalementTRIP HAZARDS
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FALLING MATERIAL Wind/Rain
Rotor wash
Aftershocks
Building Settling
Debris Removal
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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DECONTAMINATION
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ELECTRICAL HAZARD Moisture
Trip Hazard
Electric Shock
Fire
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Electrocution from Damaged Utilities
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
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CONTAMINATED AIR and WATER
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DANGEROUS EQUIPMENT
13 Major Cranes & over 50 pieces of equipment operating
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FITNESS FOR DUTY
Heights
Climbing
Balance
Lifting
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Alcohol and Drugs
FITNESS FOR DUTYNo Yukky ChuckiesNo Yukky Chuckies
You will be Sent Home!You will be Sent Home!
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FOOD PREPARATION Designated Cooking and Eating Areas
No Canine in Food Service Area
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GOOD, HEALTHY DIET
Balanced Balanced
Meals….Meals….
FOOD PREPARATION by ???
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ADVERSE WEATHER High Winds
Fog
Heavy Rain
Ice/Snow
High Humidity
Heat/Cold
Standing Water
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Security of facilities
(BoO)
Weapons
Armed thieves and
looters
Curfews
Civil Disturbance
SECURITY CONCERNS
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Proper ID
Controlled Site Access
SECURITY CONCERNS
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SAFETY SAFETY EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT
&& PERSONNEL
ISSUES
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DUST MASKS
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RESPIRATOR
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SCBA
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT Boots
Respirator
Helmet/Headlamp
Ear/Eye Protection
Gloves
Radio
Protective Clothing
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Hand washing
PERSONAL HYGIENE
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PERSONAL HYGIENE
Restroom Facilities
The good. . .
The bad. . .
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HYDRATION Readily Available
for Personnel and Canines
Increase Water Intake
Avoid Sodas and Coffee
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HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Immunizations Current
Medications Blood Pressure Temperature Respiratory Critters
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REST FACILITIES Snoring Barking Dogs Bathroom Trips Buddy Chatter Generators Radio Traffic Pagers/Cell
Phones Aircraft Overflight
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Summary Understand the importance of Safety
during all phases of a mission Understand the importance of
recognizing and mitigating safety issues
Understand the importance of incorporation safety into rescue planning and briefing
Adopt and employ the concept of “LCES” (Lookouts, Communications, Escape routes, and Safety Zones
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Summary (continued) Be able to perform a risk hazard
analysis for a specific event and suggest actions to minimize risks and/or eliminate hazards
Understand issues related to personal and team security zones, as a planning tool
Understand the importance of safety risk and hazard identification