Transportation and Evacuation

DOE-HDBK-5504-95

Source

Applicability &

Reference

Plan Element

Plan Reference

8.4 Transportation and Evacuation

EMG-EMS

The plan should provide for a rescue team or teams to

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EMG-F/C

provide immediate lifesaving aid; to remove victims

8.3

from dangerous scenes (e.g., fires, accidents) or

contaminated areas; to remove gross contamination, if

possible; and to transfer the victim to medical personnel.

Plans and procedures for organizing and mobilizing

should include:

(1)

Clear lines of authority for mobilizing rescue teams

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and for command and control.

(2)

Requirements that rescue teams be composed of at

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least two certified personnel who have knowledge

of and access to dedicated equipment, emergency

plans or procedures, and a list of team members.

DOE 5500.3A

b. The plan should establish provisions for the transport of

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11.c.(7)(b);

injured onsite personnel to onsite or offsite medical

EMG-F/C

facilities, as appropriate. In support of these

8.4

transportation provisions, the plan should:

EMG-EMS

(1)

Describe the ambulance resources (including rescue

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team vehicles, if appropriate) for transport to

medical facilities either maintained by the site or

available pursuant to an MOA/MOU.

EMG-EMS

(a) At a minimum, each ambulance should be

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staffed by certified Emergency Medical

Technicians (EMTs).

EMG-EXEC

(b) Procedures should address moving of injured

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Crit. H.5.3;

and/or exposed individuals, including as

EMG-F/C

necessary, proper contamination control

8.4

methods.

EMG-F/C

(2)

Identify persons/positions with responsibility and

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8.4

authority for transport and evacuation of injured or

ill personnel.