site operations priorities primary sectors atmospheric management rescue support secondary...
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Mod 6: Site Operations and Tactics
Confined Space Level I
Site OperationsPriorities
SAFETY – Assume atmosphere is compromisedEstablish Command
Assign Operations and Safety Officers / LeadersInitial Victim and Space Assessment
Information gatheringEntry Permit and ChecklistAir Quality ManagementVisual / Verbal AssessmentPotential Search Operations
Develop Action Plan
Site OperationsPriorities
Primary SectorsAtmospheric ManagementRescueSupport
Secondary AssessmentDeploy Rescue Team – SCBA if appropriateGather detailed space and victim information
Implement Action PlanMake AssignmentsCarry out objectives
Conclude the Rescue
Keys to Success
LeadershipSolicit input from the Rescue Team – Be
Open Minded.See the big picture – Don’t get Tunnel
Vision.Know when the democracy stops and the
direction starts.Communicate clearly and effectively –
Insure members understand their objectives
EVERYONE’S A LEADER
Keys to SuccessGoals and Direction
Establish specific teams with clear objectivesCreate BenchmarksInspect what you expectMaintain Team focus
Keys to SuccessAllocation of Resources
Know your limitations and request resources early.
Know your key personnel and utilize them accordingly
Commit the right amount of resources to the right task at the right time.
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Safety
Edge Tender
Operations
Rescue
Team Leader
Team Member
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Support
Team Leader
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Atmsphr. Mgmt.
Team Leader
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EMS HAZ MAT
TacticsObjectives
Initial AssessmentOnce air samples and entry checklists have
been completed and the area is safe, deploying “recon” group with SCBA may be appropriate.
Establish safe and specific working parameters for the entry group and remove them from the space if rapid rescue retrieval cannot be achieved.
Rescue systems and SABA should be established whiled recon is being performed.
TacticsRescue Operation
Once the victim is accessed, more accurate information can be attained and a rescue plan implemented that is based on the status of the space and the victim.
If the space presents hazards that cannot be managed with existing resources, the difficult decision must be made to withdraw until those resources can be established.
TacticsEquipment
Develop packs or deployable equipment caches that have prebuilt elements and strategic inventories built around operational tactics.
Tripods for confined spaces should be rapidly deployable. Preplanning confined spaces can present the opportunity to work with employers on creating anchor points, equipment caches, and action plans.
TacticsAlways develop a secondary plan based on
known and potential contingencies.Confined space events can strain resources
immediately – Request needed support as soon as possible.
SummaryThose that call on us have great
expectations often amidst insurmountable odds. Our desire
should be to exceed those expectations every time.
TRAIN HARD