Service Delivery 2 Silos

Aim To provide students with information that will enable them to deal with incidents involving silos.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the session students will be able to state: The role of the fire service at silo incidents The purpose and operation of resources at silo incidents The methods used to gain access and egress at silos The hazards and risks associated with silo rescues with regard to self, others and resources.

Hazards and risks Falls from height Internal conditions Dangerous machinery Materials stored Manual handling.

Rescues Consult with responsible person Consider need for rescue Control of power supply Hazards of materials.

Silos Note the two different types of outlet.

Risk analysis and control Dynamic risk assessment Question need to enter silo Supervise entry points Test atmosphere inside Use radio if safe BA entry control High use of air.

Safety harness or line Effective anchorage Securely fixed Tied to person entering silo Strictly supervised Each one marked.

Typical silo Steel plate construction agricultural use.

Silos Concrete construction 20 m high 6 m diameter.

Other considerations Lighting HP / TL Briefing / debriefing Knowledge / training of crews.

Confirmation Assessments will be based on this lesson and the corresponding study note Learning Outcomes The role of the fire service at silo incidents The purpose and operation of resources at silo incidents The methods used to gain access and egress at silos The hazards and risks associated with silo rescues with regard to self, others and resources.

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