SCENE SAFETY SCENE SAFETY & & SECURITY SECURITY
Dec 25, 2015
Lesson Objectives
• Identify types of incident hazards
• Identify requirements for scene safety
• Establish hot, warm and cold zones
• Identify types of suspicious activity
Timeline in an Incident
• For first response to be successful in an incident, time is critical– Recognizing imminent threat may prevent
incident– Rescue of victims must occur in the first
hours – Do not expect outside support
Key PointKey PointTerrorists have means, motive, opportunity
and will pick the time and location.Terrorist weapons have far-reaching effects
Recognizing symptoms may be the first clue. The success of the 1st responders efforts will
depend on how well they are trained.
Types of Hazards
Hazards from initial event• Chemical
• Biological • Radiological
• Physical
Deliberate hazards
Hazards from secondary
device
Hazards Resulting from the Initial Event
• Routes of exposure– Inhalation– Skin contact– Ingestion– Injection
Hazards Resulting from theInitial Event
• Blood borne pathogen safety
• Chemical safety
• Radiological safety
• Light source safety
• Confined space safety
• Personal protective equipment
Otherside Lounge–1997
• Police are called to a ‘shooting,’ but it is a bomb
• Second bomb is hidden nearby
Finding the Secondary DeviceFinding the Secondary Device
• Survey the area
• Be suspicious of ANYTHING out of place
• Watch for suspicious persons
Finding the Secondary Device
• If you find an improvised explosive device, LEAVE!
• Evacuate the area immediately
• Call the experts
The The HotHot Zone Zone• Center = center of the incident/explosion
• First perimeter = location of the farthest piece of evidence
• ‘y’ = distance between the center and perimeter
shrapnel
y
y=100 meters
The The WarmWarm Zone Zone• Half the distance
• Likely place for a second device
• Distance between Hot and Warm zone is ‘x’
X=50 meters
x
The The ColdCold Zone Zone
• Where the incident command post is set up
• Choose the point which provides the most safety
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Scene SafetyScene Safety
• Scene Safety Plan establishes policies and procedures to protect workers and the public from the potential hazards posed by work at a dangerous work site.
• Scene Safety Plan should be developed before site activities proceed and should be modified as needed.
Scene SafetyScene Safety
At a minimum, the plan should consists of :• Name key personnel and alternates responsible
for scene safety• Describe the risks associated with each
operation conducted• Confirm that personnel are adequately trained
to perform their job.• Describe the PPE to be worn by the responders• Describe any site-specific medical surveillance
requirements
Scene SafetyScene SafetyAt a minimum, the plan should consists of :• Describe the program for detection of hazards,
if needed• Describe the actions to be taken to mitigate
existing hazards• Define site control measures and include a site
map• Establish decontamination procedures for
personnel and equipment, wherever necessary• Follow SOP’s• Follow a contingency plan for safe & effective
response to emergencies.
Scene SafetyScene Safety
• Ensure that there is an evacuation plan and an escape route
• Minimize the number of people on the scene
• Set up the triage area outside the event area
Scene SafetyScene Safety
• No radios or cell phones
• Unexploded devices may still be armed
• Know the nature of your surroundings
Suspicious ActivitySuspicious Activity
• Multiple false alarms may mean you are being watched– Route– Methods– Resources
Key Points
• There will be need for extra personnel and equipment.
• Use of highest level of protection against agents release will be necessary.
• Early identification of the weapon is crucial but do not enter hazard zone.
• Signs and symptoms must be reported immediately.
• Some Agents will be extremely toxic.
The 4 Don’tsThe 4 Don’ts
Key RulesKey Rules
•Responders can become complacent•Bystanders may do things to complicate matters
Don’t Don’t become become a victima victim
Don’t Don’t rush inrush in
Don’t Taste, Don’t Taste, Eat, Smell, Eat, Smell,
TouchTouch
Don’t Don’t assume assume anythinganything
The 4 Don’ts
Did you Know?
• An improvised mask made by soaking a clean cloth in a solution of one table spoon of baking soda in a cup of water can provide some protection against chemical & biological agents.
• Covering all parts of body will protect against contact hazards.
You must Know !
• Food /Water contamination or absorption thorough skin are possible attack routes.
• Decontaminating against chemical vapours can be done by scrubbing with large amounts warm soapy water or a mixture of 10 parts water to 1 part bleach.
• If water not available, talcum powder or Atta are excellent means of decontamination from liquid agents.
You Must • Remain alert to unusual happening in your
locality, like droplets of oily films, dead or dying animals, unexplained odours etc.
• Question people dressed unusually or wearing breathing protection particularly in areas were large number of people assemble.
• Seek medical attention for victims reporting symptoms of nausea, breathing difficulty, convulsions, disorientation, or patterns of illness inconsistent with natural disease.
Remember,Civil Defence means
• Preserving yourself always comes first.
• Your alertness can help in containing the consequences of an attack.
• The authorities will depend on you for timely warnings.
• Your contribution in augmenting the existing emergency services will be necessary.
PLAN! TRAIN! PRACTICE!PLAN! TRAIN! PRACTICE!
• Preplanning is essential
• Train the way you plan to respond
• Practice varying your response
SummarySummary• Types of incident hazards
• Scene safety
• Hot, warm and cold zones
• Types of suspicious activity