Control measure
Use of structural monitoring equipment
Control measure knowledge
Urban search and rescue (USAR) tactical advisers (TacAds) will have some knowledge of the equipment available for monitoring ground movement, such as structural monitoring, but access to this type of highly specialist equipment will be limited. Some external specialists, such as mine rescue, will have access to or knowledge of structural monitoring equipment. It may be appropriate to consider using this type of equipment and service, especially in the case of protracted incidents, but it will take time to source and implement.
Strategic actions
Fire and rescue services should:
Identify contacts who may be able to provide structural monitoring at incidents involving collapsed structures
Tactical actions
Incident commanders should:
Consider requesting structural monitoring equipment in consultation with USAR tactical advisers or other specialists
TRAINING SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and understanding
| Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Use of structural monitoring equipment |
Understand:
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Practical application
| Control measure element | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
Consider requesting structural monitoring equipment in consultation with USAR tactical advisers or other specialists |
Demonstrate the ability to:
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- Control measureAssess and monitor structural stability