1. Chapter 9 Equipment for Trench Rescue Operations

2. Chapter 9: Equipment for Trench Rescue Operations Objective: To assemble and operate the various types of equipment and tools used in trench rescue operations Chapter 9

3. Personal Protective Equipment Fire gear Jumpsuit Long pants and sleeves Gloves Helmet Eye protection Chapter 9 Discuss types for each level of protection and its pros and cons

4. Personal Protective Equipment Foot protection Respiratory protection Hearing protection Skull caps Leather chaps Development of a safe culture and attitude is the ultimate goal! Chapter 9

5. Ground Pads Make sure that uneven ground doesnt create a trip hazard! 2 x 12 4 x 8 3/4 Marking ground pad Chapter 9

6. Sheeting 4 x 8 home made panels Manufactured panels 2 x 12 x 12 Panel rope used for lowering Chapter 9 Panel rope used for lowering Strongback

7. Pneumatic Shores Paratech Strut Airshore Chapter 9 Basic shore Construction

8. Other Shores Types TimberHydraulic Screw Jacks Chapter 9

9. Tools and Appliances Shovel types Hammers Duplex nails Ventilation Dewatering See book for complete tools list Chapter 9

10. Tools and Appliances Fan for ventilation Duplex nail Centrifugal pump (high pressure - high volume) Mud hog pump (low pressure - low volume) Chapter 9

11. Chapter 9: Just the Dirt What You Should Have Learned Correct type and use of eye protection Preferred level of foot and ankle protection Pros and cons for each type of protection Specialty equipment required during trench rescue operations Benefits of developing a team culture that maintains safety as a top priority Ground pads Sheeting and shoring Tools and appliances for trench rescue operations Chapter 9