ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΥΓΕΙΑ
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Principles and Guidelines of
Safety
and Operational Behavior
Pierantonios Papazoglou, Section Leader
BSc, M.Eng, 6-sigma, NEBOSH, BLS, ΕΤΕΚ, PhD Cand. NTUA
18 October 2011
«... ΑΜ ΕΠΟΣ...
….ΑΜ ΕΡΓΟΝ…»
Spoken and done (Herodotus)
Motto of the Hellenic Military Corps of Engineers
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Introduction
A…bad…Memory
Basic Concepts and Principles of
Safety (for a Rescue Team)
Operational Behaviour
TEAM SAFETY and GUIDELINES
On the…«practical» side
Suggestions for further Study
A… Bad… Memory…
A… Bad… Memory…
A… Bad… Memory…
A… Bad… Memory…
A… Bad… Memory…
«... ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ…
Ο ΑΝΑΘΡΩΝ
Α ΟΠΩΠΕ...»
(Human…the one who reflects upon and
judges all he has seen…)
Plato
Basic Concepts and Principles
Safety (operational):
1. the protection of Body, Mind and
Psychology of Team Personnel from
injury and/or illness and/or death,
potentially caused by materials,
processes or procedures and activities
during Exercises or Operations.
2.
The protection of the Team’s
Materials and Means
Basic Concepts and Principles
Prevention :
Prevention Principle Generating Concepts
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Caution in Advance
Caution practised in the context of
Uncertainty
Informed Prudence
Basic Concepts and Principles
Prevention :
There is NO such thing as
“Too Much Safety”
If necessary measures are not taken, then
there will be Inadequate Safety
“No Regrets” or “Better Safe than Sorry”
approach
Basic Concepts and Principles
Hazards Categories (non anthropogenic)
Physical – Mechanical
Biological
Chemical
Psychological
Environmental (e.g.natural disasters)
Few Examples
Wildfires
Floods
Earthquakes
and
Aftershocks
Dust, Smoke,
Fire, Noise
Polluted
Atmosphere
and Water
Dangerous
Tools &
Equipment
Vandalisms
Theft (after
disasters)
ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑ!!
Adverse
Weather
Conditions
Unstable
Structures
Confined Spaces
Unknown
Working Area
Physical – Mechanical Hazards
Entry and Work in rubble, collapsed structures
Stairs, scaffoldings, etc
Load Transportation, Ergonomics, etc
Electrical Current and its applications
Use of internal combustion engines, motors, etc
Managing fuels
Tools, Power Tools, Pneumatics, Equipment…
Biological Hazards
Work in places infested with rodents, animals, etc.
Some Countries abroad/ overseas illnesses /epidemics
Heat and Humidity / Frost
Working Area with Dead and Wounded…
Chemical Dangers
Working Area where Chemical Substances have been
released/ spilled
Paints, Tints, Oxidants, Dilutants, Varnishes, etc.
Fuels
Chemical Hazards (contd.)
Entry and Work in places with flammables
and explosives (gas, methane, pressurized
cylinders and tubes, unexploded munition)
Entry and Work in places with toxic or
poisonous materials/substances
(ammonia, carbon monoxide, hydrazine,
sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid,
hydrogen sulfide, etc)
Deficiency or Excess of Oxygen.
Radioactive materials
and/or radiation
Psychological Hazards
Closed / Confined Spaces
Altitude
Wounded / Dead… Post Traumatic
Rescuers Stress Disorder…
Work under conditions of Panic
Public Unrest
Animals, reptiles, insects, rodents, etc.
“Environmental” Hazards
Work in the open (Frost / Heat)
Rain, Wind, Thunders, etc.
Flooded Areas
Work on Sea-side areas after
earthquakes (tsunami)
Polluted Ground, Atmosphere
Anthropogenic Hazards…!!!
Ignorance…
Indifference…
Noviceness / Lack of Experience
Recklessness…(no prevention, prudence, etc.)
Little or No Theoretical and Practical Training/
Education
Non-Application of Rules – Guidelines – Laws
Lack of Motivation – Lack of Proper Command
No Discipline
Lack of “Safety Culture”
Safety Culture
The sum and product of individual and group
Values, Attitudes, Perceptions, Competencies,
Dexterities and Behaviors that determine the
Commitment, the Style and the Proficiency
and Professionalism regarding Operational
Safety.
Remember…:
Volunteer = Non Professional BUT with…
Professionalism, Education & Training in all
activities…!
Safety Culture
We DO NOT have a good Safety Culture when:
Fear of Responsibility (“I am not the one to take care of
that...”)
Blame Culture
Strong-Headiness (“I know better…”) and disrespect/
indiscipline (“Who are you to tell me…”)
Overestimation of Capabilities / Knowledge (“I know this,
I’ve done it before”…)
“Macho-man” attitude...: “yeah, right… I’m not
wearing this stuff… I don’t need them… How will I
work comfortably?” (especially for PPE)
Bad or No Communication and Information between
individuals and teams/ sections
“secrets”… “back-stubbings”…gossip…
Operational
Behavior
Guidelines – Rules – Mottos:
“ΑΡΧΕΣΘΑΙ ΜΑΘΩΝ ΑΡΧΕΙΝ ΕΠΙΣΤΗΣΕΙ”…
“First learn how to do it and then impose it as a Principle”
Officers of all Ranks are responsible for maintaining
Discipline, BUT firstly they are responsible to selfdiscipline and to set the Example.
Discipline within the Rescue Team is not perceived in the
Military sense, HOWEVER:
Respect to SOPs (Standard Operating
Procedures) and Officers within the Team is most
important because it guarantees Safety.
Safety Rules & Guidelines
We ALL understand:
that personal and team SAFETY is
guaranteed by the items of our Gear and
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
there is NO such thing as “Too
Much Safety” “no regrets” and
“Better Safe than Sorry” approach for
Ourselves and our Colleague.
SAFETY RULES & GUIDELINES
1. Safety Officer:
During Exercises and Operations there is
always a Safety Officer present, who
directly represents the Team Commander
in his Safety-related decisions and orders.
has the undisputed Authority to
interrupt, temporarily or permanently, part
or all activities if needed due to Safety
Reasons.
SAFETY RULES & GUIDELINES
2. Work or Training Area:
NOBODY is allowed in the
Work or Training Area
without the authorization of
the Team Commander or
Safety Officer
SAFETY RULES & GUIDELINES
3. Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE):
Anyone entering the Work or
Training Area MUST wear all
protective attire-clothes and
bear all PPE and Gear, as well
as Emergency Medical Kits
SAFETY RULES & GUIDELINES
ΚΑΝΟΝΕΣ ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑΣ
4. Safety Whistle-Sounds/Signals:
The Safety Officer WARNS all participants
with the following Sounds/Signals of the
Whistle:
Stop Activities and Await
One (1) Long
Orders.
One (1) Long
and One (1) Continue Activities.
Short
Three (3)
Short
continuous
DANGER! EVACUATE towards
Emergency Evacuation Area
SAFETY RULES & GUIDELINES
5. PPE and GEAR
Helmet
Safety Goggles
Breathers / Facers
Masks & Bandanas
Dust Filters
Breathing Devices
Earshields / Earplugs
Tooth Protection
Uniforms
Fire-Proof Uniforms
Anti-Corrosion and Chemical-Proof
Suits
Belts and Pouches
Personal Emergency Medical Kit
Vests
Ropes and Tapes
Impermeables
Gloves and Gauntlets
Single-Use Surgical Gloves
Knee – Pads / Elbow – Pads
Boots / Safety Shoes for toe, sole
and ankle protection
Knife / Multi-Tool
Hammer / Fire-Man’s Axe
(e.g. American Type)
Shovel
Water Cans and “Camel-Backs”
Water Purification Tablets
Flashlights (Helmet and Portable) with
extra batteries
Whistles and Laser Beamers
Lighter and Matches (impermeable)
PENCIL and pen
Compass / GPS (and map)
Walkie-Talkies, Cell-phones (chargers)
EACH RESCUER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
PERSONAL AS WELL AS THE TEAM SAFETY
Suggestions for Further Study
Course Material
Civil Defence Lefkosia – Keryneia Notes and Materials
United Nations – INSARAG Guidelines and Methodology
US Federal Emergency Management Agency - FEMA
MIAMI-DADE: Collapsed Structure SAR Course Instructor’s Guide
NEBOSH: Introduction to Health & Safety
Field Operations Guides Hellenic Army 7-4, 7-10, 7-12, 7-53, 10-30
Websites:
http://www.who.int/en
http://www.fema.gov
http://www.osha.gov
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh
http://www.hse.gov.uk
http://www.nebosh.org.uk
http://www.nsc.org/Pages/Home.aspx
http://www.rapiduk.org.uk
http://www.ekeo.gr
«...aut Viam inveniam
aut faciam...»
(either we find the road… or we make it)
Hannibal the Carthagenian
because remember… the “road”
always has to lead back to this…:
But MOST of ALL….
THIS…..
CIVIL DEFENCE
LEFKOSIA – KERYNEIA
Thank you for your
attention & your
patience!
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