DB 06-12 Backing Policy Flashcards
A comprehensive review of Department policies relative to riding apparatus tail boards and backing heavy apparatus, along with a review of the standards from the ___ resulted in changes to the current heavy apparatus backing policy.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
New heavy apparatus backing policies and procedures were outlined and disseminated in a special notice dated ___.
June 23, 2005
The most significant difference in the new backing policy was the change that prohibits members from riding the ___.
tailboard or any exposed position when the vehicle is in motion
The “Tailboard Safety Member” was repositioned as a safety spotter off the apparatus to provide for safety from a ___.
ground level position
-“Tailboard Safety Member” was repositioned as a safety spotter
To ensure the highest level of member safety, the ___ solicited field input to address problems with the new backing procedures, in order to develop a safe and manageable backing policy.
Bureau of Emergency Services
Policy revision was developed based on __
field-tested recommendations
The policy is consistent with the practices of fire departments nationwide and complies with ___ and ___ recommendations.
1) National Fire Protection Association Standards
(NFPA)
2) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH)
The intention of the attached policy is to allow company members to ___, ___, and then ___.
1) secure traffic
2) survey behind the apparatus and the intended path of travel
3) observe the backing operation from a safe location
Heavy Apparatus Backing Policy:
Avoid backing operations with heavy apparatus whenever __.
possible
Heavy Apparatus Backing Policy:
No member shall be permitted to ride on the tailboard, running board, or any exposed position of an apparatus when the vehicle is in __.
motion
Heavy Apparatus Backing Policy:
A safety officer, normally the ___, shall directly supervise and ensure safety of all backing operations.
company commander
-safety officer shall directly supervise and ensure safety of all backing operations
Heavy Apparatus Backing Policy:
The safety officer will normally be located in a position to ___, and assure that no ___.
1) monitor the movement of the apparatus
2) Department member or civilian is placed at risk during backing operations
Heavy Apparatus Backing Policy:
Before backing the apparatus, one member shall survey the rear of the apparatus and path of travel by walking around the apparatus to assure that the ___. This information shall be communicated to the driver before backing operations begin.
path is clear and there are no obstructions or safety hazards.
-information shall be communicated to the driver before backing operations begin.
Heavy Apparatus Backing Policy:
No member shall enter the designated apparatus ___.
hazard zone
Heavy Apparatus Hazard Zone:
How many feet behind the apparatus delineates the “Hazard Zone”?
15’
Heavy Apparatus Hazard Zone:
How many feet to each side the apparatus delineates the “Hazard Zone”?
3’
Heavy Apparatus Backing Policy:
One member designated as the safety spotter shall be safely positioned outside of the apparatus hazard zone to monitor the travel path of the apparatus, normally on the ___.
opposite side of the safety officer
Heavy Apparatus Backing Policy:
In lieu of the three-bell signal to begin backing, the driver shall remove the ___.
headset and listen for instructions and the all clear from the safety officer
Heavy Apparatus Backing Policy:
Both the ___ and ___ shall communicate any unsafe conditions and/or an emergency stop order to the driver. Both members shall assure that no person (Department member, pedestrian, etc.) enters the apparatus hazard zone during backing operations.
safety officer and safety spotter
Heavy Apparatus Backing Policy:
In the event that any member becomes aware of an unsafe condition, the driver shall be immediately notified, either ___, or by the following ___ sign.
verbally, or by the following physical sign.
Heavy Apparatus Backing Policy:
A double, closed fist with crossed arms, forming an “X,” shall be given to cause the driver to immediately ___.
stop the apparatus
-double, closed fist with crossed arms, forming an “X,”
Heavy Apparatus Backing Policy:
When backing aerial ladder apparatus, the apparatus operator and tiller person shall continue to wear their ___.
headsets and communicate verbally through their headsets
Heavy Apparatus Backing Policy:
The tiller person will assume the role of the ___ while backing the apparatus. However, the ___ must confirm a clear path of travel to the apparatus operator before backing the apparatus.
1) safety spotter
2) safety officer
Heavy Apparatus Backing Policy:
All members shall wear helmets when assisting with ___ or ___.
backing operations or controlling traffic.
