The emergency response plan outlines procedures for rescuing an unconscious worker at height which includes immediately stopping work, verbally contacting the worker, starting a rescue operation while notifying coordinators and medical staff, using two rescuers to safely lower the victim down permanent stairs, sitting the victim with legs stretched in a W shape for 15 minutes, providing first aid and transporting to the hospital if needed, informing terminal staff before transport, and consulting the emergency response plan before resuming work. The rescue team members and required equipment are also listed.
The emergency response plan outlines procedures for rescuing an unconscious worker at height which includes immediately stopping work, verbally contacting the worker, starting a rescue operation while notifying coordinators and medical staff, using two rescuers to safely lower the victim down permanent stairs, sitting the victim with legs stretched in a W shape for 15 minutes, providing first aid and transporting to the hospital if needed, informing terminal staff before transport, and consulting the emergency response plan before resuming work. The rescue team members and required equipment are also listed.
The emergency response plan outlines procedures for rescuing an unconscious worker at height which includes immediately stopping work, verbally contacting the worker, starting a rescue operation while notifying coordinators and medical staff, using two rescuers to safely lower the victim down permanent stairs, sitting the victim with legs stretched in a W shape for 15 minutes, providing first aid and transporting to the hospital if needed, informing terminal staff before transport, and consulting the emergency response plan before resuming work. The rescue team members and required equipment are also listed.
Emergency Response/ Rescue Plan forWorking at Height
Procedure for rescuing a unconscious worker:
All work will be immediately stopped
Make verbal contact with the employee to help him stay calm The rescuers will start the rescue operation while the on-duty supervisor will inform the Emergency Response Coordinators and the First Aid Team 2 Rescuers will take the victim down from permanent stairs of tank The victim will be sat on the ground for 15 minutes with his legs stretched W Shape to avoid any impacts of Blood pressure & heat stroke. The first aid team will provide first aid to the victim and if needed, the victim may be transported to a nearby hospital Before shifting victim to hospital inform to terminal in charge The supervisor will consult the ERP before resuming any activity