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Safe Working Near Water

Safe Working Near Water. Aims

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Safe Working Near Water

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    1. Safe Working Near Water

    2. Safe Working Near Water Aims & objectives Identify risks Identify features in and around water PPE Throwbags Scene management Post incident

    3. Safe Working Near Water Slips, trips, falls Drowning Entrapment Impact injury Hypothermia (x26 faster than air) Waterborne infection Most slips, trips & falls start at waters edge and end up in water Entrapment limb or whole body i.e. strainerMost slips, trips & falls start at waters edge and end up in water Entrapment limb or whole body i.e. strainer

    4. Safe Working Near Water Shoreline features Depth Submerged objects Waves / currents / tides Floating debris Water temperature, contamination, clarity Water users

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    6. Safe Working Near Water Stoppers Strainers Weirs Submerged objects Floating debris Eddies / eddy fence Bank / channel Flow rate / volume Depth Water temperature, contamination, clarity

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    11. Safe Working Near Water Outer shell resists impact & abrasion Impact absorbing liner Light weight Chin strap Snug fit to cover forehead & temples NO Ambulance helmets?

    12. Safe Working Near Water Protection & warmth (ambulance uniform?) High visibility, water / wind proof Wetsuits / drysuits Foot wear – protection & warmth & grip Keeping WARM & DRY

    13. Safe Working Near Water Nylon & cordura shell with polythene flotation 8mm floating polypropylene rope Various lengths High visibility Free line principle (Knots=snag hazard)

    14. Safe Working Near Water Scene management PPE – ambulance helmet unstrapped Contact relevant agencies ASAP - fire CG 3 metre rule – cordon area Priorities - self, colleagues, casualty Make contact with casualty ASAP & never rely on casualty to help

    15. Safe Working Near Water Scene management Do not enter water & be aware of being pulled in Keep it simple Contingency plans Upstream spotters & downstream support Never tie a rope around a rescuer

    16. Safe Working Near Water Don’t enter the water Talk contact, assess, encourage & direct Reach branch, knees bent, feet apart, low Throw throwbag Next stages - row, go & tow, helo (other services required for these stages)

    17. Safe Working Near Water Stable position & in view of casualty Bag in throwing hand, free line in other hand Shout - rope / line

    18. Safe Working Near Water Don’t panic! Shout for help Lie on back, feet downstream, bend knees, bottom above heels, look ahead – never put feet down (defensive swimming) Look for eddy / slack water Avoid strainers Catch throwline, hold line against chest & over shoulder & remain on back

    19. Safe Working Near Water Post incident Self & colleagues? Equipment? inspect throwbag, wash & dry (not in direct sun / heat) visually inspect monthly Document Review & debrief

    20. Safe Working Near Water ?

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