Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for trench rescue operation
- Assess and manage a trench rescue scene
- Physical features of a trench rescue are assessed before deploying rescue resources
- Trench rescue scene is managed to control access and maintain a safe and effective operational environment
- Communication with other personnel on site is established and maintained
- Situational and environmental hazards are assessed, minimised and controlled
- Stabilise the trench
- Locate and gain entry to confined space
- Assessment is undertaken of incident scene to determine possible location of casualties
- Appropriate resources are used to assist in the location of casualties
- The condition of casualties and nature of entrapment is ascertained where possible in accordance with organisational procedures
- Appropriate excavation techniques are employed to gain access to casualty
- Located casualties are treated in consultation with medical personnel and in accordance with organisational policies
- Hygiene procedures are followed in accordance with organisational procedures
- Remove casualties
- Conclude rescue operations