DISASTER  RESPONSE – FIRST  RESPONSDERS

(Chapter – 6)

 

 

6.1        DUTIES OF FIRST RESPONDERS – RAILWAY STAFF

6.1.1        Duties of  Gang Staff

                                       i.      On double/multiple line section stop any other train approaching the accident area by showing hand danger signal.

                                     ii.      Ensure that track alignments or lines are not disturbed.

                                    iii.      Report to OIC site and assist in rescue and relief work.

                                   iv.      Assist in extricating injured passengers from coaches.

                                    v.      Assist in transporting them to nearest hospitals.

6.1.2        Duties of  Gateman

                                       i.      Keep gate closed if the train has not cleared the gate.

                                     ii.      On double/multiple line section stop any other train approaching the accident area by showing hand danger signal.

                                    iii.      Arrange to inform SM immediately.

                                   iv.      Don’t meddle with Interlocking.

                                    v.      Avail services of road vehicles waiting or passing through LC Gate.

                                   vi.      Send message to nearby village, informing them regarding the accident.

                                 vii.      Collect men and material available nearby and direct them to site.

6.1.3        Duties of  Station Master at adjoining station

                                       i.      Conveying of information

a.      Arrange protection of traffic by keeping all signals at ON position.

b.      Report the accident to Station Master at the other end. He should be asked to call all off duty staff at his station and send them to the accident site.

c.       Report the accident to Section Controller.

d.      Control to be advised regarding -

F      Time and nature of accident.

F      Brief description of accident.

F      Adjacent lines clear or not.

F      Damage to rolling stock.

F      Damage to track in terms of traction posts.

F      OHE masts damaged or not, and extent of damage.

e.      Approximate number of dead and injured (grievous, simple) to be obtained from the TS/TTEs.

f.        Following functionaries should be advised regarding the accident:

F      All off duty railway staff posted at that station.

F      SS of junction stations at either end.

F      TI, CMI.

F      P.Way/TRD/C&W/S&T Supervisors

F      Inspector/RPF and OIC/SHO/GRP

F      Nearest Fire Station

g.      Inform civil authorities, village/town/city representatives and volunteers for possible relief assistance.

h.      Supervisory Station Manager of the nearest Jn. Station shall proceed to accident site.

                                     ii.      Medical assistance

a.      Ask for assistance from local Doctors, SJAB, Civil and Army Hospitals.

b.      Arrange adequate number of First Aid boxes and stretchers.

c.       Mobilize local medical team and send it to site to render First Aid to the injured.

d.      Quickly transport ARME Scale-II equipment to the site of the accident if available in station.

                                    iii.      Assistance to Passenger

a.      Arrange drinking water, beverages and refreshments, either from Refreshment Room or local sources.

b.      Supply beverages and refreshments to stranded passengers.

c.       Open emergency counter and display necessary information at the site.

d.      Collect information on dead/injured and convey it to OIC /Control whenever asked for.

e.      Make frequent announcements about diversion, cancellation, regulation of train services.

                                   iv.      Transport assistance

a.      Arrange for transport from local resources, if available, for transporting injured passengers to nearest hospitals by fastest possible means.

b.      For this purpose, apart from tractor trolleys, even trucks passing on the highway can be utilized.

c.       Stranded passengers to be transported from the accident spot by arranging transhipment either by train or by hiring road vehicles.

                                    v.      Security assistance

a.      Advise RPF/GRP/State Police to provide security to passengers, the belongings and railway property.

b.      They should also be asked to assist in rescue and relief work.

                                   vi.      Communication Assistance

a.      Direct passengers to PCO booths available nearby.

b.      Make available STD/mobile phone to relatives of dead/injured where possible.

                                 vii.      Sending manpower for site

a.      Proceed to site of the accident by quickest means with trolleys,lamps,vendors, porters  etc and any other equipment that is considered necessary.

b.      Continue to be in charge of site and carry out rescue/relief operations till relieved by a Traffic Inspector or Divisional Officers.

                                viii.      Preservation of clues and evidences

a.      TI/SM first reaching the site shall take action to preserve clues and evidences.

b.      Secure records related to accident in the Station/Cabin.

c.       Seal slides, levers, knobs and Relay room, if accident takes place within the Station limit.

 

6.2        DUTIES OF TI/SE(P.WAY)/SE(SIGNAL)/SE(C&W)/SE(TRD)/LI/SE(Power Supply)

6.2.1        Rushing to accident site with men and material

                                       i.      Before leaving for the site of accident organize maximum number of men to go to the accident site along with their equipment.

                                     ii.      Reach the site of accident by quickest available means.

6.2.2        Rescue and Relief

                                       i.      Ensure that the obstructed line is protected.

                                     ii.      Direct all staff working under them to assist in rescue and relief work.

                                    iii.      All of them should work as per directions of OIC Site.

                                   iv.      Assess casualties and arrange to render First Aid.

                                    v.      Shift injured to nearest hospital.

6.2.3        Joint measurements and preservation of clues and evidences

6.2.4        First Responder – other than Rly. Staff 

                                       i.      Villagers of nearby village

                                     ii.      Police Barrack nearby

                                    iii.      Army unit nearby

 

 

 

 

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