
Control measure
Stabilise and anchor the vehicle
Control measure knowledge
The risk of a vehicle moving or flipping should be considered as part of the extrication plan and appropriate control measures used to secure the vehicle prior to the start of casualty removal. Personnel should avoid working directly in the downstream path of unsecured vehicles that are or may become buoyant.
Anchoring a vehicle will reduce the likelihood of it moving and reduce the risk of harm to emergency service personnel, members of the public and persons trapped inside the vehicle. When anchoring a vehicle, consider the affects any method of securing the vehicle will have on the extrication of casualties.
Strategic actions
Provide appropriate equipment to stabilise or anchor vehicles in water
Tactical actions
Consider the stability of unsecured vehicles
Consider hydrology and vehicle stability during approach to a vehicle in water
Consider securing or anchoring vehicles in water
Regularly assess and review the effectiveness of the stabilisation techniques employed
TRAINING SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and understanding
Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Stabilise and anchor the vehicle |
Understand:
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Practical application
Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Stabilise and anchor the vehicle |
Demonstrate the ability to:
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- HazardVehicle in water
- Control measureAvoid entering the vehicle