PART 6:
DISASTERS

 

WORK SITE MARKING  

The work site identification system is only used at identified live rescue sites. Only these sites are marked using the convention below. This allows teams to move faster, maximises life-saving opportunities and simplifies coordination.

The marking should be applied to the front, (or as close as possible) or main entry to the worksite. A worksite marking is placed in and around a box 1.2m wide and 1m high. The colour used can be any colour that is contrasting to the surroundings.

If a team considers there is a need to leave critical additional information at the worksite this can be added to the worksite marking using plain language in full view when required.

Worksite ID:
40cm high inside box
Triage category:
10cm high below box
Safe entrance arrow
If entry point is not obvious, point to it.
Hazards:
Written above box as they are identified
ASR information
Added as each team completes an ASR level.
Written in the following format:
Team ID - ASR completed - Date

The example shows that Fire & Rescue NSW assessed Sector B on January 3. They found the building to be a live rescue site and named it work site "B-2".
They found confirmed live victims inside large voids (triaged as Category A).
The entry point is located to the left of the marking and there is asbestos on site.

ASR information
Added as each team completes an ASR level.
Written in the following format:
Team ID - ASR completed - Date

The example shows that NSW State Emergency Service returned to the site the next day and competed a rapid search and rescue of victim(s).

ASR information
Added as each team completes an ASR level.
Written in the following format:
Team ID - ASR completed - Date

The example shows that Queensland Fire & Emergency Service returned to the site two days later and competed a full heavy search and rescue of victim(s).

After all work is complete at the work site and it is determined that no further rescue work is required, draw a horizontal line through the box between the Worksite ID and the first ASR line.

(Note: This may not necessarily be at the conclusion of ASR Level 5. It may be earlier in the operation that a determination is made that work is no longer required)

The example shows that after their last rescue, Queensland Fire & Emergency Service determined that rescue operations are complete at the work site.