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Setting the Scene

Setting the Scene. Civil Defence is a: Voluntary humanitarian organisation. Dedicated to assisting the community by lessening human suffering in times of crisis. Set-up in 1950 to protect people in wartime. Early highlights: assisted with Northern refugees early 1970s. Papal visit 1979.

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Setting the Scene

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  1. Setting the Scene Civil Defence is a: • Voluntary humanitarian organisation. • Dedicated to assisting the community by lessening human suffering in times of crisis. • Set-up in 1950 to protect people in wartime. • Early highlights: • assisted with Northern refugees early 1970s. • Papal visit 1979. • Chernobyl accident response 1986. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  2. Setting the Scene • International peace moves in late 1980s: • Review Civil Defence organisation. • Launch "Towards 2000" programmes 1992. • Improved services to the community local & National. Recent Highlights: • Bosnian refugees 1992. • Feeding the homeless 1992. • Tour de France 1998. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  3. Civil Defence Organisation DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE Minister of Defence Chair - Civil Defence Board Director General Chief Civil Defence Officer Civil Defence School Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  4. Civil Defence Organisation LOCAL AUTHORITY Elected Members County / City Manager Director of Services Civil Defence Officer Assist Civil Defence Officer Civil Defence Vol. Officers Civil Defence Vol. Members Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  5. Civil Defence Board • ProvidesFinance • DirectsPlanning • OffersExpertise • ProvidesTraining • Issues Equipment • Co-ordinateswith Government Departments. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  6. Civil Defence Organisation • Plans to develop and provide appropriate services from the 12 programmes in "Towards 2000" • Recruits and trains members. • Provides equipment. • Responds to community needs. THE LOCAL AUTHORITY Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  7. Civil Defence Organisation CIVIL DEFENCE OFFICER ASSISTANT CIVIL DEFENCE OFFICER COMMANDER FIRST OFFICER Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  8. Civil Defence Organisation SECOND OFFICER THIRD OFFICER LEADER ASSIST. LEADER Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  9. Communications • Telephone based system. • Ultra High Frequency system (UHF). • Very High Frequency system (VHF). • Marine VHF. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  10. What Civil Defence Expects of You Each member of Civil Defence should: • Carry out duties as safely as possible. • Safeguard and promote the interest of individuals under the care of Civil Defence. • Serve the interests of society. • Justify public trust and confidence. • Uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of the Civil Defence organisation. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  11. What Civil Defence Expects of You What Civil Defence expects of you: • Attend for duty at the agreed time. • Work conscientiously to the best of his or her ability at the tasks assigned. • Always act to promote and safeguard the interests and well being of the public, especially those under the care of Civil Defence. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  12. What Civil Defence Expects of You • Work in an open and co-operate manner with other organisations and their staffs. • Recognise and respect the involvement of others in the planning and delivery of assistance and their particular contributions within the overall response team. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  13. What Civil Defence Expects of You • Always treat members of the public with respect and consideration ensuring that no action, mistake or lapse in responsibility affects the safety or interests of the public or those under Civil Defence care. • Maintain and improve his/her Civil Defence knowledge, skills and expertise. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  14. What Civil Defence Expects of You • Acknowledge any limitations in knowledge, competence or general health which may effect the ability to deliver particular services. Decline any duties or responsibilities unless she/he is able to perform them in a safe and skilled manner. • Recognise and respect the individuality and dignity of each person under your care and respond to the situation regardless of ethnic origin, religious beliefs or any other factor. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  15. What Civil Defence Expects of You • Report to an appropriate person in authority where it appears that the safety of the public, or a member of Civil Defence is at risk as such circumstances may compromise standards of good practice • Ensure that where possible Civil Defence activity does not damage the environment. Where such damage is unavoidable steps must be taken to ensure that it is kept to a minimum. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  16. What Civil Defence Expects of You • Wear the Civil Defence uniform or working dress in a proper fashion while on duty, training or travelling to or from an activity. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  17. Rank Markings County Flash Service Ribbon International Civil Defence Badge Service Qualification Brazzard if Worn Wearing the Uniform Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  18. Wearing the Uniform CP = Civil Defence Badge (small) RM = Rank Markings CF = County Flash IB = International Civil Defence Badge IRL = Ireland Badge Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  19. Safety & Good Practice in Civil Defence • Be personally committed to ensure his or her own safety and that of colleagues and all with whom he or she comes in contact. • Be able to describe the safety arrangements in Civil Defence. • Be able to list some examples of physical, chemical & biological hazards and human factors identified by the Health & Safety Authority which are frequent causes of accidents. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  20. Safety & Good Practice in Civil Defence Analyse Factors • physical • chemical • biological • human which may give rise to increased risk Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  21. Safety & Good Practice in Civil Defence Develop good practice by: • analysing hazards and risks. • learning from others. • practising risk avoidance. • providing protective wear. • train to use correct techniques and equipment. • each person being committed to safe practice. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  22. Safety & Good Practice in Civil Defence • use "best" practice where possible. • if "best" practice is not an option, use other "good" practice with care. • never use unsound or unsafe practice. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  23. Safety & Good Practice in Civil Defence Volunteers • should follow their instructors directions carefully. • should immediately bring to the instructors attention any defect in equipment which might present a hazard. • should point out any hazard which they perceive to the instructor. • should follow directions given in relation to all official Civil Defence activities. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  24. Safety & Good Practice in Civil Defence Volunteer Instructors: • should follow the Civil Defence Officers direction in all organisation matters, and on all matters agreed as part of a safety policy • should check all equipment which might present a hazard prior to using it, or should carefully supervise checking of equipment by volunteers Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  25. Safety & Good Practice in Civil Defence • should instruct volunteers regularly on the necessity of reporting hazards, • should report as soon as is practicable any serious hazards found either in equipment or in organisational practice to the Civil Defence Officer. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  26. Safety & Good Practice in Civil Defence The Civil Defence Officer should: • Consult with his or her volunteer instructors on safety matters at least twice a year. It is suggested that these meetings should take place at the beginning and end of the training season. • Regardless of the above, hold such extra safety meetings as he or she finds appropriate. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  27. Safety & Good Practice in Civil Defence • When any consultation meeting is held, record, as a minimum, the date time and place, matters discussed and action taken. • When matters relating to safety are raised at any other meeting, also record these matters fully for subsequent action. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  28. Safety & Good Practice in Civil Defence • Distribute this document to every active enrolled volunteer and volunteer instructor in their operational area at the start of each training season. They should also ensure that, as necessary each volunteer instructor holds one formal training class on this document and related safety matters. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  29. Civil Defence Training • Identify opportunities to learn new skills. • See how the work in the class builds into a National pattern. • Be motivated to work at developing competence. • See a pattern for personal achievement. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  30. Civil Defence Training Induction training helps you to: • settle in quickly. • be aware of what the organisation offers. • know what standards are required of the member. • feel part of a National organisation. • feel motivated to be an effective member. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  31. Civil Defence Training • Civil Defence Officer • Class • Centre • Instructor Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  32. Civil Defence Training Develop competence in: • Fire fighting • First Aid • Radio Operations • Rescue • Welfare Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  33. Civil Defence Training COMPETENCE: • Capacity to know what is required. • Master the skills necessary. • Deliver the service efficiently. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  34. Civil Defence Training Staged development in First Aid and Ambulance: • Life saving First Aid for all members. • Intermediate First Aid for all who may be operational First Aiders. • Advanced First Aid for those who wish to develop competence to a higher level and supervise duties. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  35. Civil Defence Training Exercise and competitions: • In the class. • With other classes and other organisations. • At County and City level. • With other Local Authorities. • National. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  36. Civil Defence Training Civil Defence School: • Skills courses. • Leadership, Environmental sampling. Instructor programme: • Teaching methods Module 1 • Induction Module 2 • Specialist training Module 3 Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  37. Civil Defence Training is DEMANDING and of a HIGH STANDARD needs SELF DISCIPLINE commitment TO SAFETY so that we can deliver quality service to the community Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  38. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  39. Size of problem Between a quarter of all reported accidents are due to faulty manual handling. Most accidents result in back injury, though the hands, arms and feet may also be injured. The costs associated with these accidents, both in human and economic terms, are enormous due mainly to the chronic nature of the disability. Many injuries build up over a period of time rather than being the result of a single incident. Who is at risk? All employments are at risk. The highest risk areas are those where there is repeated daily handling of loads, for example patient handling and goods handling. What can be done about it? Avoid the need for manual handling, if possible. * Access risk of injury from any task which cannot be avoided. * Reduce risk by putting in place appropriate safety measures. * Provide training as appropriate avoid manual handling Do you need to move it at all? If yes, do you need to move it manually? 1. Can the process be re– designed 3. Consider mechanisation - using a fork lift. try bulk purchasing. 2. Consider automation particularly for 4. Change system of work- bring the patient to the new processes. Treatment – wrap articles at the end of the product line, etc. Consider: design, automation, mechanisation Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  40. Assess the risk of injury If there is absolutely no practical alternative to manual handling then each manual handling task must be assessed. The sole purpose of this assessment is to identify the risks involved whichin turn enables safe solutions to be put into action. Who does the assessment? It is the employer’s responsibility and you should be able to do most assessments. You and your workforce know the business better than anyone. Consultation with the workforce is not only a legal requirement but very useful, as often those involved in a job on a day-to-day basis, can make the best suggestions for improvements. However, for complex tasks or particularly high risk areas, the service of an outside person may be necessary. Should assesments be recorded? Yes. They should be part of the written risk assessments in the Safety Statement. What about “generic” assessments? It may be practical to combine assessments for similar tasks e.g. in the case of patient handling – there might be a single risk assessment for geriatric patients. However the key to preventing injury is recognising that circumstances often vary, even when performing similar tasks, and it is often this variation which causes problems. So if it is practical to do generic risk assessments, the accompanying manual handling training for staff members must clearly include identifying all the potential varying conditions and how to manage them. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  41. problems to look for when making an assessment the tasks: • do they involve- • Holding loads away from trunk? • Twisting, stooping or reaching upwards? • Large vertical movement? • Long carrying distances? • Strenuous pushing or pulling? • Unpredictable movement of loads? • Repetitive handling? • Insufficient rest or recovery time? • are they- • Heavy, bulky or unwieldy? • Difficult to grasp? • Unstable or unpredictable? • Intrinsically harmful, e.g. sharp or hot? The working environment: • are there- • Constraints on posture? • Poor floors? • Variations in levels? • Hot/cold/humid conditions? • Strong air movements? • Poor lighting conditions? • Restrictions on movement or posture from • clothes or personal protective equipment? • does the job - • Require unusual capability? • Endanger those with a health problem? • Endanger pregnant women? • Call for special information or training? Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  42. ways of reducing the risk of injury • Can you - • Improve workplace layout to improve efficiency? • Reduce the amount of twisting and stooping? • Avoid lifting from floor level or above shoulder height? • Cut carrying distances? • Avoid repetitive handling? • Vary the work, allowing one set of muscles to rest while another is used? • Can you make them - • Lighter or less bulky? • Easier to grasp? • More stable? • Less damaging to hold? • Have you asked your suppliers to help? • Can you - • Remove obstructions? • Provide better flooring? • Avoid steps and steep ramps? • Prevent extremes of hot or cold? • Improve lighting? • Consider less restrictive clothing or personal protective equipment? • Can you - • Take better care of those who have a physical weakness or are pregnant? • Give your employees more information, e.g. about the range of tasks they are likely to face? • Provide training? Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  43. Key factors are: • Excessive fatigue • Bad posture – cramped, restricted areas • Heavy loads • Repetitive bending or twisting • Frequent lifting • Twisting • If a lifting task includes twisting there is a considerable increase in the chance of injury. • Frequent lifting or lowering • These guideline weights assume up to 30 leisurely operations an hour – where the pace of work isn’t forced, there are adequate pauses to rest and the load isn’t held for any length of time. • The weights must be reduced if the operation is repeated more often • By 30% if repeated once or twice per minute • By 50% if repeated five to eight times per minute • By 80% if repeated more than twelve times per minute What are the maximum weights to be lifted? There are no longer any absolute weight limits – for the simple reason that there are too many factors involved – these risk factors have already been covered. Guideline Weights Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  44. Provision of mechanical aids Wherever practical they must be provided – they can be as simple as a sack trolley. Any necessary training in their use must be provided. Training • Where manual handling tasks which involve a significant risk cannot • be avoided training is necessary. • It cannot overcome • Poor work organisation • Lack of mechanical aids • Unsuitable loads. • It must cover • How to recognise risky manual handling • How to recognise potentially dangerous manual handling • The correct way of dealing with the problem • The use of mechanical aids • Good handling techniques Supervision As in all safety procedures there must be adequate supervision to ensure the safety measures, shown to be necessary following the risk assessment, are rigorously implemented by all staff. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  45. This booklet is intendedto help you prevent or • minimise the risk ofinjuries in your workplace caused by incorrect manual handling. It is not a legal interpretation of • the regulations. • More detailed information • is available in: • Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations, 1993, and Guidelines. • Guidelines on Manual Handling in the Health Services. • Guidelines on Training in the Manual Handling of Leads. Headquarters 10 Hogan Place, Dublin 2 Tel: (01) 6147000 Fax: (01) 6620417 E-mail: information@has.ie Athlone Regional Office Government Building Pearse Street Athlone Co. Westmeath Tel: (0902) 92608 Fax: (0902) 92914 E-mail: pjm@has.ie Cork Regional Office Government Buildings 4th Floor Sullivan’s Quay, Cork Tel: (021) 964900 Fax: (021) 961663 E-mail: patricia@has.ie Drogheda Regional Office Abbey Centre West Street Drogheda, Co. Louth Tel: (041) 38536 Fax: (041) 37978 E-mail: orla@has.ie Galway Regional Office Odeon House Eyre Square, Galway Tel: (091) 563985 Fax: (091) 564091 E-mail: orla@has.ie Limerick Regional Office Ground Floor, Park House 1-2 Barrington Street Limerick Tel: (061) 419900 Fax: (061) 419559 E-mail: carol@has.ie Sligo Regional Office Government Offices Cranmore Road Sligo Tel: (071) 43942 Fax: (071) 44078 E-mail: brenda@has.ie Waterford Regional Office Government Buildings The Glen Waterford Tel: (051) 875892 Fax: (051) 870610 e-mail: maura@has.ie Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  46. Local Assistance • Typical duties carried out in the area by Civil Defence. • How each member may be contacted and the likely response required from each individual. • How to contact Civil Defence for assistance if approached. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  47. Local Assistance Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  48. Psychosocial Support • Critical incident or traumatic event/ • After effects faced by victims, rescuers. • Support service. You can call the Civil Defence School at, 01 8042553/4 in confidence for support Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  49. Facts on War Weapons • Weapon characteristics. • Mechanism for generating radioactive fallout. • Threat to population from radioactive fallout. Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

  50. Facts on War Weapons Conventional Weapons Biological Weapons Chemical Weapons Nuclear Weapons Phones: 043-46228 087-2627175 Fax: 043-45842 Email: loncd@iol.ie Web: http://www.iol.ie/~loncd/

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