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109 APPENDIX P Exercise Safety Plan: Full-scale Exercise Safety Plan (LAL) ExErcisE safEty Plan from lal safety requirements General Exercise participant safety takes priority over exercise events. Although the participants involved in exer- cise Mallard Challenge come from various response agencies, they share the basic responsibility for ensur- ing a safe environment for all personnel involved in the exercise. Because aspects of an emergency response are dangerous, professional health and safety ethics should guide all participants to operate in their assigned roles in the safest manner possible. The following general requirements apply to the exercise: A Safety Controller will be identified and will be responsible for participant safety. All controllers, evaluators, and exercise staff members will serve as safety observers while exercise activities are underway. Any safety concerns must be immediately reported to the nearest Controller or Evaluator. Participants will be responsible for their own and each otherâs safety during the exercise. All persons associated with the exercise must stop play if, in their opinion, a real safety problem exists. After the problem is corrected, exercise play can be resumed. All organizations will comply with their respective environmental, health, and safety plans and proce- dures, as well as appropriate Federal, State, and local environmental health and safety regulations. Exercise setup Exercise setup involves prestaging and dispersal of exercise materials, including registration materials, documentation, signage, and other equipment as appropriate. Electrical and Generating Device Hazards All electrical and generating devices will be clearly marked to prevent inadvertent contact. All generat- ing devices will be located in areas where exhaust gases will not pose any potential exposure to exercise participants (i.e., away from buildings to prevent buildup of carbon monoxide inside). fire safety The local fire department will be notified and should provide support in case of fire. The following fire safety requirements apply to Exercise Mallard Challenge: Firefighting equipment will be readily available and in close proximity. Particular care will be taken to ensure that no exercise operations cause unintentional fires. Resupply fuels (e.g., gasoline, kerosene, and diesel fuel) will be stored in approved containers, clearly labeled for content, and stored away from combustible materials. These fuels will not be stored within 50 feet of an ignition source (e.g., open flames, electrical or gas-operated equipment). âNo smokingâ signs will be posted near the storage area. Fire extinguishers and other safety equipment will be stored close to the fuel storage area but not with the containers. Fuels will be handled safely. Emergency medical services (Ems) A dedicated, nonparticipating advanced life support (ALS) ambulance and crew will be onsite throughout the exercise to provide any needed real-world medical support.
110 accident reporting and real Emergencies For an emergency that requires assistance, use the phrase âreal-world emergency.â The following proce- dures should be used in case of a real emergency during the exercise: Anyone who observes a participant who is seriously ill or injured will first advise the nearest controller and then, if possible, render aid, provided the aid does not exceed his or her training. The controller who is made aware of a real emergency will initiate the âreal-world emergencyâ broad- cast on the controller radio network and provide the following information to the Senior Controller and Exercise Director: Venue and function Location within the venue and function condition requirements The SIMCELL will be notified as soon as possible if a real emergency occurs. If the nature of the emergency requires suspension of the exercise at the venue or function, all exercise activities at that facility will immediately cease. Exercise play may resume at that venue or function after the situation has been addressed. Exercise play at other venues and functions should not cease if one venue or function has declared a real-world emergency, unless they rely on the affected venue. If a real emergency occurs that affects the entire exercise, the exercise may be suspended or termi- nated at the discretion of the Exercise Director and Senior Controller. Notification will be made from the SIMCELL.
