| 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: | environmental and other hazards at the sceneincident location and exact location of vehicles involvedother public safety organisations at the scene or en routetime of day and traffic obstructions caused by collisiontypes and number of vehicles involved and potential number of casualtieswind direction |
Rescue resources may include: | air operated equipmentancillary equipment such as: airbag restraintsstretcherselevated platformshot cutting equipmentelectrical equipmenthand toolshydraulic equipmentlifting and hauling equipmentrescue units and stowed equipmentstabilisation equipmenttool boxes |
Personal protective equipment and clothing may include: | bootseye protectiongloveshearing protectionhelmetsknee/elbow protectionhelmet |
Nature of transport may include: | heavy plant e.g. bulldozerslight aircrafttrainstrams |
Types of collision may include: | heavy plant: roll overimpact with stationary objectlight aircraft:on take off and landingmid-air collision (impact into rural/urban environment)collision with structuretrains/trams:derailmentroll overimpact with another trainimpact with electrical infrastructurelevel crossing |
Systematic approach must include: | assessment i.e. on call out and response, en route, scene, liaison, casualtiespositioning of vehicle i.e. dangers, access and casualtiesprocedures i.e. dangers, casualty protection, extrication, warning devices and lighting |
Potential hazards and associated risks may include: | downed powerlines fuelhazardous materialsoverhead hazardsstability and position of vehicles involvedtraffic in and around the incident location unstable ground |
Communication may include: | radio communications (radio, telephones and information technology)warning signals |
Other relevant personnel may include: | ambulance officerscompany personnelemergency services personnelpolicetechnical specialistsutility techniciansvehicle passengers |
Rescue scene reconnaissance may include: | collecting relevant information about casualty/s and hazardsisolating and eliminating utilities surveying the incident scene |
Situational and environmental hazards may include: | biological hazards such as body fluids and tissueclimatecomposite fibresdangerous goods and hazardous substancesdifferent types of surfacesdust and windnoise and vibrationoverhead hazards such as falling debris, power linespressurised containerspyrotechnic safety devicestructural instability sharp and jagged objectswater and/or foam run off and oil |
Treating hazards may include: | eliminating the hazardisolating the area/sourcestabilising overhead hazardsusing atmospheric monitoring equipmentusing ppe and clothing |
Potential dangers to be considered when positioning the rescue unit may include: | downed power lines in the vicinity of the vehicle down wind of contaminantsfuelhazardous materials and locations where they collectoncoming trafficstability and position of transport involvedtraffic in and around the incident location |
Accessing the scene must include: | allowing clear access and egress for other responding vehicles and ambulancesestablishing a clear area to manoeuvre personnel, stretchers, charged hose lines and other equipmentplacing rescue vehicle at an appropriate distance specialist transport to move the equipment/personnel |
Limitations of operating equipment may include: | access to incident siteequipment capacities and limitationsworking on uneven and soft ground |
| Functional areas may include: | debris collectiondecontaminationequipment personnel stagingtriage |
Warning devices may include: | flashing lightstraffic warning cones |
Impact effects on transport may include: | damage to onsite hazardous infrastructureframe deformationoccupant cell/sstructural integritysupporting infrastructure |
Impact effects on casualty/s may include: | effect of types of collisions on the human bodycrush syndrometrauma |
Stabilising the transport may include: | chains, slings and wincheshydraulicsmonitoring stabilisation re-establishing mechanical braking systems using step chocks and cribbing blocks |
Hygiene precautions may include: | avoiding contact with body fluids and tissuedecontaminating equipment at scene and placing protective clothing and gloves in a sealed bag for special dry cleaning establishing decontamination areas using correct personal protective clothing and equipmentusing surgical gloves under protective work gloves |
Gaining access to entrapped casualty/s may include: | accessing doorsaccessing emergency exits accessing frontaccessing roofaccessing sidemanaging electrical suppliesmanaging glassremoving debris |
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 interrupted should 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 located casualty/s may include: | assist medical personnel with patient triage if requiredcervical collarfirst aidprimary/secondary surveyrespiratory protection, if required |
Transport design may include: | heavy reinforced compartment cellmaintaining body rigidity major components such as frame (chassis), body parts, doors, windows, glass, seats, trim, removable panels, additional fittings and equipment, steering columns and wheelslight framed composite materialnew safety systemstwo storey transport |
Recognised techniques may include: | casualty packagingteam stretcher handling |
Equipment for removing casualty/s may include: | rescue/spine boardstretchers appropriate for packaging in a range of situations |
Preserving the incident scene must include: | disturbing only to gain access or make scene safenot disturbing fatality scenes until police investigation activities are completedpreserving integrity of evidence |
Recovering, cleaning and servicing of equipment may include: | checking inventoriescleaning or disposing of contaminated clothing and equipment inspecting equipment for damage and serviceability |
Signs and symptoms of operational stress may include: | anxietycritical incident stressfatigue flashbackshighly emotional behaviourphysical discomfortpoor concentrationsleep disturbances |
Debriefing may include: | critical incident stress debriefingoperational analysisperformance evaluations |
Documentation may include: | AIRS/coroner reportnotebooks 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: 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) |