unit 15 p6 p7 m4 m5 d2

P6 explain the main considerations when planning and preparing for major incidents Main considerations: assessment – identification of possible incidents eg large scale road traffic collisions, possible plane/train accidents, terrorist activities; prevention – hazard prevention options; prevention and hazard minimisation options; preparedness – plan for known hazards as well as unforeseen events; responses (by emergency services, local authorities, voluntary organisations); recovery – activities required to return to normality; types of plans eg local authority major incident guide M4 explain the role of the organisations involved in planning for major incidents Organisations involved in planning: eg local authorities, NHS, inter-faith groups, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), fire, police, ambulance, military, Red Cross, Red Crescent, Victim Support, Radio Amateurs’ Emergency Network (RAYNET), coroner, Salvation Amy, mountain and cave rescue teams, utilities; organisations’ role, responsibilities and objectives during planning; multiagency involvement in real-life exercises Other organisations involved in prevention: Health and Safety Executive (HSE); large and small businesses; media agencies Possible future disasters: eg volcanoes erupting, earthquakes, floods, drought, erosion; terrorism P7 carry out a tabletop scenario of a major incident. Tabletop scenarios: definition; agencies that may be involved Types of tabletop scenarios: eg chemical/fuel spillage; train/plane crash, building collapse, terrorist attack Issues for consideration in the scenario: cause of incident; likely agency response; resources that may be required; inner and outer cordons; casualty clearing stations; rendezvous points and marshalling areas; press information centre; command and control; communication network; environmental considerations; common and agency specific responsibilities at the scene Post-incident responsibilities: debrief of situation by all agencies; reviews of response procedures; scene investigation; long-term social service, victim support and NHS aftercare of victims and relatives; criminal and inquest proceedings support; clear up of scene and/or environment; evaluation Task 3 using you log sheets produce a short report to: M5 analyse the table top scenario. D2 evaluate the table top scenario.