This document provides an overview of emergency response procedures for power line incidents involving vehicles. It outlines what to do if a vehicle contacts overhead or underground power lines, including remaining in the vehicle, calling emergency services to isolate the power, and treating any wires or nearby objects as live. It also describes the hazards of exploding tires that can occur for up to 24 hours after contact due to a build-up of heat and gases inside the tires from the electrical current. Proper evacuation procedures to jump clear of the vehicle with feet together are explained to avoid electrocution.
This document provides an overview of emergency response procedures for power line incidents involving vehicles. It outlines what to do if a vehicle contacts overhead or underground power lines, including remaining in the vehicle, calling emergency services to isolate the power, and treating any wires or nearby objects as live. It also describes the hazards of exploding tires that can occur for up to 24 hours after contact due to a build-up of heat and gases inside the tires from the electrical current. Proper evacuation procedures to jump clear of the vehicle with feet together are explained to avoid electrocution.
This document provides an overview of emergency response procedures for power line incidents involving vehicles. It outlines what to do if a vehicle contacts overhead or underground power lines, including remaining in the vehicle, calling emergency services to isolate the power, and treating any wires or nearby objects as live. It also describes the hazards of exploding tires that can occur for up to 24 hours after contact due to a build-up of heat and gases inside the tires from the electrical current. Proper evacuation procedures to jump clear of the vehicle with feet together are explained to avoid electrocution.
This document provides an overview of emergency response procedures for power line incidents involving vehicles. It outlines what to do if a vehicle contacts overhead or underground power lines, including remaining in the vehicle, calling emergency services to isolate the power, and treating any wires or nearby objects as live. It also describes the hazards of exploding tires that can occur for up to 24 hours after contact due to a build-up of heat and gases inside the tires from the electrical current. Proper evacuation procedures to jump clear of the vehicle with feet together are explained to avoid electrocution.
Trainer Imtiaz Ahmad Classroom Rules CONTENTS OF THIS COURSE • Introduction • Emergency Response Plan • Alarm Signals • Evacuation Policy • Type of emergencies • Medical Emergencies • Exit Diagrams and floor maps • Evacuation Procedures – Calm, Cool and Safe & Head Count CONTENTS OF THIS COURSE • What happens if your vehicle contacts live overhead/underground powerlines? • What should happen if the driver of the vehicle need to be evacuated ? • What should you do if your vehicle contacts overhead/underground powerlines? • What causes the tyres to explode ? • What hazards are created by tyres during and after a vehicle contacts powerlines ? • What should you do if your vehicle contacts powerlines? Course Objectives • Provide knowledge to the employees on how to respond to emergencies and follow safe evacuation procedures at workplace Definitions • Emergency: Any unplanned event that can cause death, injuries or damage to properties • Emergency Response Plan is put into effect whenever a crisis, man-made or natural, disrupts operations, threatens life, creates major damage, and occurs within the company premises Importance of Emergency Response Plan • Emergencies create a threat to health, life, property and the environment • Can happen anywhere, anytime, without warning • Being prepared can minimize property damage and reduce injuries Importance of Emergency Response Plan • The best plan is only as good as the people carrying it out • Knowing and doing your job in as emergency is your greatest tool for staying safe General Content of ERP • The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to include: • How to report fires and other emergencies • Evacuation procedures and emergency escape routes • Information for employees who must stay behind to operate critical equipment before evacuating. • Procedures for after an evacuation (head counts, rescue and medical duties of designated employees) • List of people in the company who can give you further explanation of employee duties • Never hesitate to ask for clarification if you need it. General Content of ERP Emergency Communication Emergency Communication On-Site Emergency Response Types of Alarm Signals Types of Emergencies • Many emergencies require evacuations, including fires, explosions, floods, earthquakes, toxic material releases, radiological and biological accidents, civil disturbances and workplace violence • Follow Your Company Site Specific Emergency Evacuation Plan for each emergency Medical Emergencies Medical Emergencies Exit Diagrams and Floor Maps • Each work area should have an exit diagram or floor map so you can find the best evacuation route from wherever you happen to be • These should clearly show the location of exit points, fire extinguishers, first aid kits and chemical spill kits • Follow Your Company Site Specific Emergency Evacuation Plan for each emergency Evacuation Procedures – Calm, Cool and Safe • If you’re required to evacuate: • Immediately stop work • Turn off your machines and tools • Be calm and follow the evacuation route in the emergency response plan. Head Count What happens if your vehicle contacts live overhead/underground power lines? What happens if your vehicle contacts live overhead/underground power lines? 1. The vehicle will become live at the voltage contacted and the electricity will attempt to pass through the vehicle to the ground 2. Anything else in contact with the power lines will also become live, such as fences and trees etc. 3. Electricity will create a potentially dangerous field around anything in contact with the power line for approximately eight meters. What should happen if the driver of the vehicle need to be evacuated ? An emergency evacuation is extremely dangerous and should only be attempted as a last resort such as if the vehicle is on fire. Remember, never approach the vehicle to assist in the evacuation and always treat wires as live. 1. It’s critical that you jump well clear to avoid contact with the vehicle and ground at the same time 2. When you jump, ensure you land with your feet together. 3. Do not touch the vehicle, fall forward or backward, or allow your feet to step apart 4. You must jump or shuffle with your feet together until you are at least eight meters clear of the vehicle, power lines or anything else in contact with them. It is recommended that operators of high machinery practice this jump/shuffle technique on a regular basis 5. Once clear, do not return to the vehicle for any reason. What should you do if your vehicle contacts overhead/underground power lines? 1. Try not to panic, remain calm and stay in the vehicle until the power has been isolated and the power lines removed, don’t risk being electrocuted by attempting to leave the vehicle 2. Advise anyone near the incident site to stay a minimum of eight meters from the vehicle and anything else in contact with the power lines 3. Contact Essential Energy immediately on 993 to switch off the power and call the emergency services (993) reporting wires down and a life- threatening situation 4. Always treat power lines and anything in contact with the power lines as live. What causes the tyres to explode ? When a vehicle contacts overhead and underground power lines, it causes an electrical current to flow through it. The electrical current can cause tyres to explode at the time of contact and also start burning inside the tyres for up to 24 hours. This can create a build-up of gases and heat causing significant pressure and heat to distort the rims and tyres of the vehicle causing the tyres to violently explode at a later time. What hazards are created by tyres during and after a vehicle contacts power lines ? Tyres become conductive because of the carbon black and metal they have in them, allowing current to flow through the vehicle to ground Material from the exploding tyre and surrounding area, such as gravel can be thrown many meters with the potential to injure people nearby What should you do if your vehicle contacts power lines? Contact Essential Energy immediately on 993 to switch off the power. Remain with the vehicle until the power has been isolated and the power lines removed Once safe, the vehicle needs to be isolated as the hazard posed by an exploding tyre can extend to 300m and for 24 hours after contact It is imperative that you avoid being in line with the side of the tyres/rims as they may explode. Safety First 1. Be aware that power lines may fall and as power lines can be re-energised automatically, all power lines need to be treated as live 2. A competent person should inspect all tyres, bearings and brakes before continued use after power line contact 3. Stay a minimum of 8 meters from the vehicle and anything else in contact with the power lines. Thank You