Trench Rescue Flashcards
The purpose 1.0 of 3.3.10 Trench Rescue
To provide safe and effective framework for incidents involving collapsed and dangerous trench operations
3.0 General 3.3.10 Trench Rescue
This type of operation may take..
And a large number of….
Early determination must be made whether….or if its a…..
Which would not warrant placing rescue personnel in a hazardous situation
-an extended period of time
-Large number of personnel
-Rescue is possible
-Body recovery
3.0 General 3.3.10 Trench Rescue
When a trench collapse has taken place there is a
50% chance the same trench will collapse again
4.0 in 3.3.10 Trench Rescue is
Emergency operations at a trench incident
4.1 in 3.3.10 Trench Rescue is
Initial operations
4.1 Initial Operations
Who will assume the role of rescue operations
-Shift TRT team leader
-Division Chief of training and special operations
4.1 Initial Operations
Priority tasks once personnel discover an incident involves a trench #1Call for response of
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-B70
-SQ73
-on duty TRT
-on duty hazmat team leader
-on duty USAR team
-USAR 510
4.1 Initial Operations
Priority tasks once personnel discover an incident involves a trench #2
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-Notify employer of victims involved
-First due implement IMS
-IC obtain verbal report from responsible party (utility or company involved)
4.2 Hazard Considerations (First Arriving Unit Considerations) A.
Approach the trench from….
Spot the apparatus a minimum of ___ feet from the trench
-The end
-150’
4.2 Hazard Considerations (First Arriving Unit Considerations) B.
Scene size up
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-Number of trapped
-Hazards
-Resources
4.2 Hazard Considerations (First Arriving Unit Considerations) C.
Shut down all ___ ___ and ___ ___ if near the roadway.
-Heavy equipment
-Control traffic
4.2 Hazard Considerations (First Arriving Unit Considerations) D.
Evacuate the trench and the perimeter. Keep….on scene
They may be needed to
-All heavy equipment operators and the foreman on scene
-Operate equipment during the rescue
4.2 Hazard Considerations (First Arriving Unit Considerations) E.
Secure relevant
Paperwork for the jobsite
4.2 Hazard Considerations (First Arriving Unit Considerations) F.
Mark…if not visible
Last known location
4.2 Hazard Considerations (First Arriving Unit Considerations) G.
Establish an area away from the trench for
Treatment and staging of EMS
4.2 Hazard Considerations (TRT Considerations) A.
Assign
A safety officer
4.2 Hazard Considerations (First Arriving Unit Considerations) B.
Assess the __ of the trench, including ____, and determine ____ ____.
-Size
-Depth
-Access points
4.2 Hazard Considerations (First Arriving Unit Considerations) C.
Assess soil conditions
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-Packed
-Loose
-Wet
4.2 Hazard Considerations (First Arriving Unit Considerations) D.
Determine if __-____ is needed
De-watering
4.2 Hazard Considerations (First Arriving Unit Considerations) E.
Isolate ____ ____ and start _____ along with ____ monitoring.
-Ignition sources
-Ventilation
-Atmospheric
4.2 Hazard Considerations (First Arriving Unit Considerations) F.
Secure all hazards with ___ ___ ___ ___ when applicable.
Lock out tag out
4.2 Hazard Considerations (First Arriving Unit Considerations) G.
If resources allow begin
Preparing the site for rescue operations
4.2 Hazard Considerations (First Arriving Unit Considerations) H.
Provide update and….
Direction to the scene for additional resources
4.2 Hazard Considerations (First Arriving Unit Considerations) I.
Access _____ and have lee control obtain a _____ _____ for the next few hours
-Weather
-Weather report
