ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for complex transport rescue

1.1 Operation and task information is obtained and assessed upon call out.

1.2 Appropriate rescue resources are identified and selected based on incident information, received and checked to ensure they are ready for use.

1.3 Personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing are selected based on nature of transport and type of collision.

1.4 Systematic approach to identifying potential hazards and associated risks is undertaken en route and on approach to the incident.

2. Establish and maintain rescue scene safety

2.1 Communication and ongoing liaison with rescue team members on site is established.

2.2 Liaison with otherrelevant personnel is established and maintained.

2.3 Rescue scene reconnaissance and size up is conducted.

2.4 Situational and environmental hazards are identified, analysed, evaluated and treated, marked and monitored.

2.5 Rescue team is positioned taking into account potential dangers, requirements for personnel and vehicles to access the scene, and limitations of operating equipment.

2.6 Functional areas are established to support operations.

2.7 Warning devices are placed at appropriate distances from the scene to alert to approaching traffic of hazards or adverse road conditions.

2.8 Safe work area is established to protect casualty/s, emergency services personnel and members of the public.

2.9 Preventative action is taken to minimise the risk of fire or other potential hazards, where required.

2.10 Impact effects on transport and potential impact effects on casualty/s are assessed.

2.11 Techniques and equipment are employed to stabilise the transport and to make the incident site safe.

2.12 Scene lighting is established to reduce hazards associated with type of incident.

2.13 Specialist rescue resources are accessed based on the assessment of the incident.

3. Gain access to casualty/s

3.1 Hygiene precautions are implemented in accordance with organisational requirements.

3.2 Techniques and equipment are used to gain access to entrapped casualty/s within the vehicle/s.

3.3 Primary survey of casualty is undertaken to determine injury type and severity.

3.4 Injuries are confirmed that may complicate removal of the casualty/s from the vehicle and appropriate action is taken.

3.5 In the event of multiple casualties, triage assessment is undertaken to determine priorities for medical treatment and for extrication.

3.6 Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is requested.

3.7 Support is provided to medical personnel assisting with the treatment of the entrapped person/s as required.

4. Extricate casualty/s

4.1 Casualty/s are protected from injury during extrication.

4.2 Treatment of located casualty/s is undertaken in consultation with medical personnel and in accordance with organisational policies.

4.3 Rescue techniques and equipment used by the rescue team take into account transport design, materials and safety features that may impact on the extrication.

4.4 Casualty/s are removed using recognised techniques and equipment.

4.5 Located casualty/s are released, treated and stabilised.

4.6 Evidence of casualty identity is collected and processed in accordance with organisational procedures.

4.7 Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene where possible for evidentiary purposes.

5. Conclude rescue operations

5.1 Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced according to manufacturers' guidelines and organisational standards.

5.2 Fatigue and operational stress of team members is monitored and action taken to address identified issues.

5.3 Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are reported to relevant personnel.

5.4 Operational debrief is attended and documentation is completed to organisational standards.

5.5 Hygiene precautions are implemented in accordance with the organisational procedures.

5.6 Exposure records are completed.