INVOLVED-Collapsed structures

Question 1

Look at the different pictures of collapses.

The six stages of collapse?

Answer 1

Reconnaissance and survey
Elimination of utilities
Primary surface search & rescue

Exploration of voids and spaces
Access by selected debris removal
Terminate by general debris removal

Question 2

Collapse types:

Answer 2

Internal
External
Total collapse

Question 3

Internal collapse types:

External

Answer 3

Pancake
Lean-to
V
Tent

90 degree angle
Curtain fall collapse
Inward/outward collapse

Question 4

What are the organisations called that can offer a capability in search and rescue?

They may offer to help, who would that go through?

Answer 4

NGOs - non government organisations

OOD via LOC who will refer the offer to the DAC - these organisations cannot assist until approval has been gained from the DAC

Question 5

Which is the most dangerous form of external collapse?

Who will investigate a collapsed structure?

Answer 5

90* angle collapse as the wall falls outwards for a distance at least equal to its height

The HSE - health and safety executive & police

Question 6

What should you use to identify areas that have been searched and areas that could potentially contain casualties?

Answer 6

Cordon tape