The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
Task information may include: | cause of collapsecurrent situationenvironmental and other hazardsincident locationother public safety organisations type and magnitude of incidenttype and number of casualties/vehicles |
Rescue resources may include: | basic rescue equipment such as lighting, hydraulic tools, ropes and hand toolscaninescommunicationsheavy plant logistics support services such as portable toilets, tents, food medical equipmentmore sophisticated rescue equipment such as search cameras, chainsaws, jack hammers and air monitors |
Personal protective equipment and clothing must meet the desired Australian/New Zealand Standards and may include: | appropriate protective clothing bootsdust maskeye protectiongloveshearing protectionhelmetsknee/elbow protectionwhistle |
Systematic approach must include: | assessment i.e. call out and response, route, scene, liaison, casualtiespositioning of vehicle i.e. dangers, access and casualtiesprocedures i.e. dangers, casualty protection, extrication, warning devices and lighting |
Rescue scene reconnaissance and size up may include: | collecting relevant information about structural damage, e.g. casualties, victims, physical characteristics, hazardsisolating and eliminating utilities such as broken gas pipes, damaged electrical wiring, leaking waterrelating knowledge of building and structure classifications to the incident scene surveying the incident scene |
Situational hazards may include: | adverse weather conditionsbelow debris hazards, including:floodingoxygen deficient atmospheretoxic environmentflammable environmentdifferent levels of elevationbiological hazards, including:body fluidsdecomposing bodiesuntreated sewagedangerous goods and hazardous substancesoverhead hazards, including:falling debrisloose or unstable sections of structurepower linesstructural instability due to:events of nature such as earthquake, flood, landslide, windexplosionsfireinadequate constructionsurface hazards, including:climatedifferent types of surfacessharp and jagged objectswater poolingdust and windnoise and vibrationutilities |
Environmental hazards may include: | dangerous goods and hazardous substancesutilitiesweather |
Treating hazards may include: | eliminating the hazardisolating the area/sourcestabilising overhead hazardsusing atmospheric monitoring equipmentusing PPE and clothing |
Assessing physical features of structural collapse may include: | collapse patterns, including:curtain fall wall collapselean over collapselean to floor collapsepancake floor collapsesecondary collapse/other buildinginverted 'V' or tent collapse'V' collapsecantilever collapsemethods of construction, including:timberlight framebesser blockreinforced masonryconcrete tilt-upreinforced concrete and steel |
Communication may include: | marking systemsposted signageradio communications (radio, telephones and information technology)whistle/horn warning signals |
Structural collapse sectors and boundaries may include: | geographic area structure identification (sectorisation)location identification within single structures |
Structural collapse marking system includes: | INSARAG Guidelines and Marking System:structural assessment markingvictim location markingsite sectorisation marking |
Preserving the incident scene may include: | disturbing only to gain access or make scene safe note taking and reporting to supervisor of observations madepreserving the integrity of evidence |
Surface casualties may include: | casualties not trapped within the structurecasualties who would suffer most from injuries inflicted from debris |
Safe work practices must include: | ability to traverse unstable surfaces in a safe mannerstretcher pass three points of contact at all times |
Techniques and equipment to stabilise and make safe site may include: | controlling entry and entry permits if appropriateremoving debris |
Techniques and equipment to locate trapped casualties may include: | audible search methodrescue team - surface search procedures, line and hailvisual |
Primary survey: | is a methodical process used to quickly identify immediate life threatening injuries and conditions that require interventionshould be completed promptly upon initial patient contact if no immediate life threatening injuries and conditions requiring intervention are found during the surveyshould be completed as soon as possible if it is interruptedshould only be interrupted when:life threatening condition is identified and immediate life saving interventions are initiatedscene conditions require that the patient be moved immediately due to danger to first emergency care responders or the patient |
Treating casualties prior to being moved may include: | cervical collarfirst aidprimary/secondary surveyrespiratory protection, if required |
Releasing located casualties may include: | use of stretcher packagingsurface extrication |
Recognised techniques and equipment for removing casualties may include: | exit route for rescuers and packaged casualty1:1/2:1 mechanical advantage hauling/lowering systemsrescue/spine boardsstretchersteam stretcher handling |
Recovering, cleaning and servicing of equipment may include: | cleaning or disposing of contaminated clothing and equipment inspecting equipment for damage and serviceabilitychecking inventories |
Signs and symptoms of operational stress may include: | critical incident stressdehydrationfatigue hypothermia |
Debriefings may include: | critical incident stress debriefingoperational analysispost-incident analysisperformance evaluations |
Documentation may include: | AIRS/coroner reportnear miss injury registernotebooks completedoperational debrief |
Hygiene precautions may include: | avoiding contact with body fluidsdecontaminating equipment and personnelwashing handswearing appropriate protective clothing |
Exposure records may include: | reporting form that documents any exposure that may result in a short- or long-term associated injury such as: dangerous goods and hazardous substances, such as dust, vapours, fumes, radiation and chemical substancesheavy repetitive work over long periods of timelifting heavy loadsnoisepsycho-social hazards (e.g. critical incident stress) |