Emergency Rescue Plan
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If the site rescue team is unable to affect a rescue within 5 minutes the Fire & Rescue Service and the Ambulance Service are to be called on – 999
Once the rescue team is in attendance and if required, a nominated person is to go to the site entrance to meet, and direct the emergency services, and provide the following information:
Communication
What communication systems will be used between the suspended worker and the supervisor/rescue team?
Direct voice communication
Whistle
Mobile Phone
Two-way Radios / Headsets
Emergency Contacts
In the event of an emergency/fall from height the WAH supervisor should immediately alert:
The rescue team and first aid assistance:
The First Aider(s):
Local Accident & Emergency Hospital is:
The Local Fire and Rescue Service Is:
The First – Aid Box / Accident Book Is Located:
Safety of Rescuers: Check list
Are Operators trained competent & in date in use of rescue equipment?
Are Rescue training records in date?
Are there a sufficient number of rescuers available?
Is rescue equipment selected appropriately for the nature of work?
What obstructions are in the way of reaching the suspended Operator?
Have assessments been made of anchor points, & are they in date for a test?
Has consideration been made to the method of attaching casualty?
How will rescuers get to a casualty?
Rescue ladder
Remote Rescue Kit
Keys to building & roof
Elevator
Pull casualty in through window/balcony
Pull casualty up through floor/slab/roof
Climb / abseil down building / structure
Suspended access equipment
Aerial equipment from ground
Crane man basket
What equipment is needed to ensure rescue within 5 minutes in order to minimize suspension trauma?
Rescue ladder
Aerial ladder truck
Rollgliss R250 Remote Rescue Kit
Suspended access equipment
Toxic shock strap
Climbing/rope rescue system
Safety Ropes
Crane
man basket
MEWP
Stretcher
First Aid Kit
Pneupac Resuscitator
If an operative is injured
Can casualty still be rescued within 5 minutes?
Is a qualified first aider who understands suspension trauma present?
Who and how will the emergency services and hospital be alerted?
Assign someone to direct traffic
Set up barriers
How will the Accident scene be protected?
Prevent further injury or damage
Set up barriers
Preserve wreckage
Report Incident / Event in normal manner
Other Considerations:
Weather
Proximity to emergency services / hospital
Language barriers (agency / contract staff)