pn 302 collapsed structures Flashcards
1
Q
2 causes of collapse
A
natural
human
2
Q
3 natures of collapse
A
internal
external
total
3
Q
4 types of internal collapse
A
pancake
lean to
v collapse
tent
4
Q
3 types of external collapse
A
90deg angle (falls over full height) curtain (falls downward) inward / outward (some comes in and some out like a zigzag)
5
Q
who can we call on for help
A
dangerous structure engineer
usar
6
Q
other policies that may be relevant
A
major incident proceedure terrorist hazmats civil disturbances radioactive substances
7
Q
12 considerations
A
> request dangerous structure engineer
request usar advisor
request any other specialists from other agencies
rvp
dedicated usar rvp
keep machines away as to prevent vibrations etc
appropriate ppe
cordons
do not force open doors or windows. may be supporting walls
keep close to walls intenernally
good comms with control and other agencies
isolate utilities
8
Q
how many usar modules
A
5 structural collapse major transport breaching and breaking multipurpose vehicle timber
9
Q
six stages of rescue
A
repeat
reconnaissance elimate utilites primary surface search exploration of voids access by selected debris removal terminate by general debris removal
