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This poster shows inormation on rescue tools and rescue techniques that can be employed in dierent emergency situations. The situations shown on this poster are examples only and are merely meant to assist the user o this poster in understanding certain basic vehicle rescue extrication techniques and rescue tools available. Each motor vehicle accident is unique. Variables such

as the type and number o vehicles involved, their positions, number and condition o patients and external hazards all play a role in determining the appropriate actions and their sequence. It is important to note that you should always read and understand the manual or the relevant rescue tools, use the standard operating procedures and ollow the instructions o your department andincident commanders. The extrication scene is inherently hazardous. Your personal saety depends on the training provided by your agency, your use o the appropriate personal protective equipment and your understanding o the rescue equipment you or your agency utilizes. It is YOUR responsibility to read and understand all operation manuals associated with your rescue equipment,

receive appropriate training in its use, and ensure that it is properly maintained. Your ailure to take all o these steps may lead to death or severe personal injury o v ictims, yoursel or any bo dy else at the emergency scene. Holmatro disclaims any liability or any damage or injury, whether direct, indirect or otherwise, and whether asserted in contract, tort, warranty or otherwise, incurred as a

result o the use o rescue techniques and/or rescue tools described on this poster or the use o any other rescue techniques and/or rescue tools that are employed in an actual emergency situation, except to the extent, and limited to, the terms o any warranty provided by Holmatro or its own equipment. Holmatro makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to its own equipment

rom the contents o this poster, including without limitation, any warranty o merchantability or warranty o ftness or a particular purpose.

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Holmatros Emergency Shoring

& Liting Techniques

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It is important to have stable contact points

between the vehicle

and your straps.

Also always try to

attach your straps

as low as possible.

Vehicle on its side / on its roof

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Special attention should always be given to potential hazards. This can include dangerous uids that may have leaked out o the vehicle.

RUT CHOICE: A good strut type or this application is a basic manual strut. STRUT CHOICE: A good strut type or this application is a hydraulic Auto-lock type.

To ensure the vehicle will not roll towards its

roof side, start by supporting it under the A

and C pillars.

Think ahead, avoid

placing stabilization in

areas where you are

likely to need to cut

later during the extrication.

Now place a base for your shore on the other

side of the vehicle.

It may also be useful to preposition the tension

straps you will need later to secure the base

of your shore.

Next, position your shore between the

vehicle and the base.

Remember to pay attention to the point of

contact between the vehicle and

your shore ensuring a

stable point of contact.

A cross head usually

works best for this.

Finally, secure your shore by tightening

the tension straps between the base and

the vehicle. At the same time recheck your

chocks on the other side.

In some cases it may also be necessary to

stabilize the top / roof side of the vehicle.

By using two hydraulic struts it is also

possible to lift a vehicle on its side in a very

controlled manner so as to free a trapped

limb.

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Remember not to use too much o the stroke o your shores

that you may need later during space creation.

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1 Chock the space between the roof of thevehicle and the ground.

This may be easiest

with inverted

step chocks.

In some cases it may be necessary to add

additional blocks between the enginecompartment and the windshield for added

stability.

The pillars of a vehicle on its roof are, in most

cases, supporting the weight of the underside

of the car. For this reason, shoring to take

over this support should be applied before

cutting any of the pillars to create space.

By using the tension straps attached to the

base of your shores in combination with

the opening of the shores, the system is

secured.

It should now be possible to make any cuts

through pillars that may be necessary for

space creation.

If components of the vehicle will be lifted

with the ram to create space, the change in

height should be secured by following up

with the struts.

When the space has been created and the

shores are locked in place, detach and

remove any unnecessary hoses that may be

tripped over.

he procedure The procedure


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This poster shows inormation on rescue tools and rescue techniques that can be employed in dierent emergency situations. The situations shown on this poster are examples only and are merely meant to assist the user o this poster in understanding certain basic vehicle rescue extrication techniques and rescue tools available. Each motor vehicle accident is unique. Variables such

as the type and number o vehicles involved, their positions, number and condition o patients and external hazards all play a role in determining the appropriate actions and their sequence. It is important to note that you should always read and understand the manual or the relevant rescue tools, use the standard operating procedures and ollow the instructions o your department andincident commanders. The extrication scene is inherently hazardous. Your personal saety depends on the training provided by your agency, your use o the appropriate personal protective equipment and your understanding o the rescue equipment you or your agency utilizes. It is YOUR responsibility to read and understand all operation manuals associated with your rescue equipment,

receive appropriate training in its use, and ensure that it is properly maintained. Your ailure to take all o these steps may lead to death or severe personal injury o v ictims, yoursel or any bo dy else at the emergency scene. Holmatro disclaims any liability or any damage or injury, whether direct, indirect or otherwise, and whether asserted in contract, tort, warranty or otherwise, incurred as a

result o the use o rescue techniques and/or rescue tools described on this poster or the use o any other rescue techniques and/or rescue tools that are employed in an actual emergency situation, except to the extent, and limited to, the terms o any warranty provided by Holmatro or its own equipment. Holmatro makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to its own equipment

rom the contents o this poster, including without limitation, any warranty o merchantability or warranty o ftness or a particular purpose.

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Large vehicle stabilization / liftingAlways consider the load that a heavy goods vehicle may be carrying. Also think about how your movement o a truck may aect this load.

Finally remember that large vehicles normally have heavy suspension with a large amount o travel which can complicate stabilization and liting.

mportant considerations

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RUT CHOICE: A good strut type or this application is a hydraulic Locknut type.

These types o rescue situations can vary

signiicantly. For this reason a range o

important considerations are given rather

than a step by step procedure.

The need or liting large vehicles is not limited

to trucks. While a truck vs. car under-run

is used in this step by step approach, the

principles discussed can be applied to a host

o other liting rescue situations.

Always begin with an

initial saety assessmentconsidering any hazards

to your approach.

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When it is time to begin stabilizing the vehicle,

always begin by chocking any wheels that are

still touching the ground.

It is also important to strap down components

o the vehicle or load that may move during

rescue eorts.

Consider, or instance, a loating cabin on a

heavy goods vehicle.

Beore deciding on shoring placement, it

is good to get an overview o the situation

allowing one to better understand where the

center o gravity lies and what type o load

shits may occur.

Always start with the base plate, making sure,

by using tension straps, that you control all

possible horizontal and lateral orces within the

triangle o stability.

When considering assembly o your shores,

make rough measurements irst. This will

help the rescuer maximize the use o shore

stroke or any adjusting that may be required

later.

When positioning your shores consider the

most appropriate angle.

It is best to use a swivel type

head in this situation so that

the load will always be

directed through the axis

o your shore.

Always remember to consider the inal result

o your intended lit, bearing in mind that the

angle and length o your shores wil l change as

the lit is perormed.

Use a minimum o two

shores. This helps balance

the load being shored aswell as it provides a back up.

Dont orget the large suspension

normally ound on these vehicles.

Wheels touching the ground may not

be ully loaded, and so may easily roll.

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Once the shores are in place at the

appropriate angle, all slack should be taken

out o the tension straps between

the shores bases.

Never move under an unsecured load.

When working near an unstable load

always work on one knee, allowing

one to move away quickly i required.

Always remember to construct shores to replace

the integrity o a vehicles structure (such as a

roo) that is going to be cut away during the

rescue eort.

Beore beginning to lit the load, always

recheck the chocking o wheels still in contact

with the ground. It is also good to post

rescuers at dierent locations around the load

to check or any abnormal movement during

the lit.

Coordination o the liting process should

be controlled by one assigned rescuer rom

a position with a good view o the ull liting

process.

No shored load is secure until it

is mechanically locked.

Mechanical locking o shores should be done

at the same time on both sides. This will help

avoid rollover i there is ailure o the liting

system.

When locking the shores be sure to grip the

locknut rom below so as to avoid a pinch

hazard.

Throughout the liting process recheck the

chocks.

Only lit the load as much as necessary to

achieve the rescue.


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& Liting Techniques

www.holmatro.com

This poster shows inormation on rescue tools and rescue techniques that can be employed in dierent emergency situations. The situations shown on this poster are examples only and are merely meant to assist the user o this poster in understanding certain basic rescue extrication techniques and rescue tools available. Each accident is unique. Variables such as the number and condition

o patients and external hazards all play a role in determining the appropriate actions and their sequence. It is important to note that you should always read and understand the manual or the relevant rescue tools, use the standard operating procedures and ollow the instructions o your department and incident commanders. The extrication scene is inherently hazardous. Your personalsaety depends on the training provided by your agency, your use o the appropriate personal protective equipment and your understanding o the rescue equipment you or your agency utilizes. It is YOUR responsibility to read and understand all operation manuals associated with your rescue equipment, receive appropriate training in its use, and ensure that it is properly maintained.

Your ailure to take all o these steps may lead to death or severe personal injury o victims, yoursel or any body else at the emergency scene. Holmatro disclaims any liability or any damage or injury, whether direct, indirect or otherwise, and whether asserted in contract, tort, warranty or otherwise, incurred as a result o the use o rescue techniques and/or rescue tools described on this

poster or the use o any o ther rescue techniques and/or rescue tools that are employed in an actual emergency situation, except to the extent, and limited to, the terms o any warranty provided by Holmatro or its own equipment. Holmatro makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to its own equipment rom the contents o this poster, including without limitation, any warranty

o merchantability or warranty o ftness or a particular purpose.

Always lift with a good overview of the situation. Small lifting

actions in one area can dramatically affect the structure elsewhere.

Progressive lifting

Trench rescue approach


The greatest risk to the approaching rescuers is a secondary

collapse leading to the rescuer becoming trapped in the trench. The

following approach aims to minimize this risk.

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All lited loads should always be backed up using blocks,

wedge blocks or a mechanically locked shoring system.

Never place your fngers under or near a load being lited.

Start by ensuring all necessary liting

equipment is readily available. This equipment

should ideally be staged close by.

Create an opening or your high

pressure liting bag(s). In many cases thisis best done with a hydraulic wedge.

The space created by the hydraulic wedge

should be secured using wedge blocks.

Now slide your liting bag into place. This is

best done with a wedge block against the bag

so that your ingers are not in danger.

Always position your bag(s) completely (past

the center o the bag) under the load beore

inlating.

As the liting bag is inlated, the progression

to the next liting tool can be considered.

In this case the logical progression is to a liting

jack.

I the liting bag needs to be let in place, a

shut-o hose with a saety valve should

be used.

Larger liting bags can also be backed up using

automatic ollow-up shoring.

Always be extra cautious when liting loads

at angles. Be sure that your liting action

will not cause

the load to shituncontrollably.

This is best

controlled by

good chocking.

Always approach the trench rom the head,

with caution, using edge padding to spread

your weight over the ground.

Ater placing a ladder in the trench at the head,

encourage those in the trench who are not

entrapped to leave the trench.

Once contact has been made

with a conscious patient this

contact should never be broken.

In the meantime, other members o the team

can begin to place boards at the edge o the

trench so as to spread the weight o rescuers

who will be working there.

It may also be necessary to position more

ladders to allow escape or those remaining

in the trench or or any rescuers that may

accidentally all in during rescue eorts.

Never approach the edge o a trench without edge

padding in place no matter how stable it might seem.

It may also be necessary to clear the soil pile

rom close to the edge to allow access.

Ater doing this, always place boards on the

ground to help spread the weight.

Perorm gas monitoring

continuously and provide

necessary ventilation.

Finally, your trench rescue equipment should

be staged in a speciic order, allowing quick

and easy access to the tools required.

Rescuers should never move

into an un-shored trench.

Secondarry zone reserved or

all other emergency service

personnel. All non-emergency

service persons should be kept

clear o these two zones.

Inner or action circle or rescuers

directly involved.

Shoring board used as edge

padding.

Ladder(s) or acces.

Atmospheric monitoring and

necessary ventilation.

Low pressure bag used or backfll

behind shoring.

Staging area or additional

secondary shoring material.

Shoring boards.Shoring planks.


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A location for rapid safe area creation

should be chosen based on where the

patient(s) is / are located.

Trench rescue:

rapid safe area creation

RUT CHOICE: A good strut type or this application is any Auto-lock type strut.

he procedure

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Trench

Terminology

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Position the shoring team with one rescuer

on the limited access side (where the soil pile

normally is) and at least two on the working

side.

From the working side, position the irst shoring plank into thetoe on the opposite (limited access) side o the trench.

This shoring plank should be let lying against the edge o the

working side o the trench.

Now slide the irst shoring board

over the shoring plank already in

place.

Next pass the shoring plank and board together to the limited

access side o trench. These can then be held in place by the

one rescuer on the limited access side o the trench.

From the working side place the second shoring plank into the

toe o the working side o the trench.

Again rom the working side, slide the second shoring board

into place using the shoring plank to guide it into the working

side toe.

Ater doing this the shoring plank can be handed back to the

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9 While the shoring planks and boards are beingpositioned, the irst shores can be conigured,

based on the width o the trench.

10 Using ropes lower the first shore to the bottom of the trench no morethan 0.6 m / 2 ft. from the floor. Then extend the shore enough to

hold it in place using the required system.

The advantage of an Auto-lock type strut is that it will lock in place

without a rescuer having to move into the trench.

11 Now check or the need to backill with soilor liting bags in any spaces let between the

shoring boards and the walls o the trench.

Ater doing this the shore can be extended.

Locking is achieved automatically when using

an Auto-lock type strut.

Never enter a trench that is not completely shored

with a mechanically locked system.

12 The same procedure should be ollowed or the top shore.The top shore should not be positioned more than

0.6 m / 2 t. below the edge o the trench.

There should not be more than

1.2 m / 4 t. between shores. I

necessary, more than two levels o

shoring may need to be used.

15 Until the shores are nailed in place, all ropesused to lower the shores should be secured

above.

In some cases it may be necessary to replace

your emergency shoring with other secondary

shores such as wood or simple industrial type

shores. This is normally seen in long trenches

where multiple sae areas need to be created.

Shores that do not lock

automatically should be locked

starting with the top shore as

rescuers move into the sae

area created. Hoses o locked

shores can be removed.

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At the same time,

nailing the shores in

place can begin.

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Pass the top o this shoring plank

to the limited access side where

it should be rested against theshoring plank and board already in

place.

Working

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Edge

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Collapsed structure rescueWorking in and around collapsed structures is inherently dangerous. The ollowing diagram

highlights some o the many saety considerations when working in such an environment.

RUT CHOICE: A good strut type or this application is any Locknut type strut. STRUT CHOICE: A good strut type or this application is any Locknut type strut.


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Window / doorway shores T / Spot shores

This shore system makes use o two shores

with one header and ooter the width o the

opening. The shore system should be

assembled in a sae area and then moved

into place.

First make rough measurements or estimations

o the width o the opening.

On the basis o this, cut or choose two pieces

o wood to use as the header and ooter o the

system.

Ater placing the header and ooter

on top o each other in the opening,

measure the length o shore required.

Now select the appropriate struts and

extensions or the measured space and

assemble two shores o the same length.

Now that the shores are assembled, nail

the heads to either end o the wood header

ensuring the shores remain parallel.

In some cases it may be helpul to leave space

to the outside o the shores to allow secondaryshoring later i required. A wood ooter can be

prepared in the same way.

Always position any air

or hydraulic connection

points to the outside o

the window or doorway.

The assembled shore system can now be

moved into place.

Now extend and lock the shores

in place using the required

system.

Manual system used

Hydraulic system used

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This type o shore should be assembled in a

sae area and then moved into place. They are

normally installed with wood above and below

to spread the load.

Depending on the nature o the

ground you are working on, it

may be best to make use o

tilting heads at the base.

Make rough measurements or estimations o the

shore length needed.

I a doorway shore is already in place, a

measurement o the extra length to the roo can

be added to the height o the doorway shore.

Now select the appropriate struts and

extensions or the measured space and

assemble your shore in a sae environment.

A beam support head should be nailed to the

center o the timber header.

A timber ooter may be prepared in the sameway i required.

Extend and lock the shore in place using the

required system.

Remember that as the length o any shore

increases, load capacity decreases.

As a inal step remove any hoses or other

components that may get in the way during rescue

operations.

avy items on the roo such as air-conditioning units or large

ter tanks may all o or through a damaged roo.

ctions o loor or wall panels may only be hanging rom rebar

d likely to all.

oken glass rom windows may all with even the slightest wind.

Secondary explosions or aftershocks may lead to

additional falling objects, but may also lead to further collapse.

oken gas and water lines will be hazards.

In an effort to control movement in and out the hazardous

area, always enforce the use of working zones. The inner,

or action zone, is for rescuers actively involved in rescueoperations; the secondary zone is reserved for all other

emergency personnel. All non-emergency service persons

should be kept clear of these two zones.

Cables supplying electricity to the building may be

damaged leading to an electrical hazard.

Various loose items such as signs or panels may all.

Damaged columns are a sign o heavy structural damage.

Remember never to lit or

push with a shore system

in a collapsed structure

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