Transportation and Equipment Safety Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association Team Leader Training

Transportation & Equipment Safety Objectives  Know, understand and communicate applicable legislation/regulations to team members.  Know types of transport vehicles utilized for search operations.  Ensure that all safety procedures/protocols are followed.

Before starting out, ensure all vehicles are in good working condition and that team members comply with transportation legislation/regulations moving to and from search operations site. What steps could you follow? Transportation & Equipment Safety

Response Vehicle  Outside  Tire pressure  Vehicle fluids checked – top up as required  Headlights/signal lights clean/working  All windows/mirrors clean  Wipers in good condition Transportation & Equipment Safety

Response Vehicle  Inside  Ensure team members utilize seat belts  Ensure operator of vehicle is makes required adjustments e.g. mirrors, lights, windshield wipers etc. for safe operations  Check gauges for fuel, oil and battery  Ensure proper documentation is on board vehicle e.g. licence and insurance Transportation & Equipment Safety

Response Vehicle/Trailer Combination Trailer  Hitch locking mechanism closed and secure  Safety chains securely attached (X pattern)  Lights operating  Tires pressure  All equipment secured  Ensure trailer wheels are blocked when unhitched Transportation & Equipment Safety

Marine  Ensure team members wear appropriately fitted PFD’s  Ensure all fluid levels checked  Ensure operator is qualified/licensed  Ensure communication/navigations equipment is functioning  Conduct a pre-departure briefing Transportation & Equipment Safety

All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)  Tire pressure  Vehicle fluids checked – top up as required  Helmets with visor/safety glasses on and fastened  Ensure operator is qualified and licensed  Ensure all equipment including repair kit secured Transportation & Equipment Safety

Snowmobile  Ensure track serviceability  Vehicle fluids checked – top up as required  Helmets with visor/safety glasses on and fastened  Ensure operator is qualified and licensed  Ensure all equipment including repair kit secured Transportation & Equipment Safety

Rotary Wing (Helicopter)  Ensure all team members do not approach aircraft until pilot signals all clear  Approach from the side or front (pilot's line of vision)  Remove hats and loose articles prior to approaching aircraft  Observe hazardous areas around aircraft and obey all commands by aircrew Transportation & Equipment Safety

Rotary Wing (Helicopter) Transportation & Equipment Safety

Mountain Bike  Tire pressure  Ensure bike operates as per design specifications  Ensure member wears properly fitted helmet  Ensure member carries water bottle  Ensure member wears high visibility vest Transportation & Equipment Safety

Question ? Transportation & Equipment Safety