Author Topic: Heavy Machinery Training  (Read 8759 times)

Offline Tim_w

  • This and That
  • Playmo Addict
  • ****
  • Posts: 838
  • Gender: Male
Heavy Machinery Training
« on: August 28, 2006, 16:18:48 »
Hello  All

A few days ago Ben's men took part in a training course involving a piece of Heavy Machinery. The scenario involved an excavator with a 'person' trapped underneath the tracks. As this was a dangerous situation and more than likely un-survivable the casualty was played by a klickie 'Dummy' instead of an actor. In other word's no real klickies were harmed during this exercise.

The first two pictures show the instructor's talking through what has to be done to free the 'casualty'. It is becoming quite clear that the excavator is going to have to be lifted to free the 'Dummy'

This picture shows the 'dummy' in place under the track's.

(28/5/03/850)

Offline Tim_w

  • This and That
  • Playmo Addict
  • ****
  • Posts: 838
  • Gender: Male
Re: Heavy Machinery Training
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2006, 16:20:17 »
It is going to be difficult to get an airbag under the tracks without making room first. Ben’s men quickly realise that if they lift the vehicle now then it will certainly move causing more problems. Treating the casualty as if they are still living is paramount and things have to be done the hard way. So first of all we put packing any gap’s that are likely to allow movement in the excavator when it is lifted.

(28/5/03/850)

Offline Tim_w

  • This and That
  • Playmo Addict
  • ****
  • Posts: 838
  • Gender: Male
Re: Heavy Machinery Training
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2006, 16:21:30 »
Here we can see one of Ben’s men digging to level the ground ready for the wooden blocks, which will be used as support.

This picture show’s the wooden blocks in place after some of the soil has been removed. It is important that they are level to prevent anything slipping or moving.

With the other side supported we can now start to fill the gap underneath the tracks.

(28/5/03/850)

Offline Tim_w

  • This and That
  • Playmo Addict
  • ****
  • Posts: 838
  • Gender: Male
Re: Heavy Machinery Training
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2006, 16:22:34 »
While that is all going on the men at the front are preparing to place the jack under the vehicles chassis.

With the jack in position and all the packing complete we can get ready to lift the excavator.

(28/5/03/850)

Offline Tim_w

  • This and That
  • Playmo Addict
  • ****
  • Posts: 838
  • Gender: Male
Re: Heavy Machinery Training
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2006, 16:24:50 »
The jack has now raised the vehicle sufficiently and given us enough room to get the airbag under the tracks. It is important to continue filling in the gaps with packing as the vehicle is lifted, which the fire fighter at the right of the picture is doing.

The fire fighter lets air into the bag, which slowly starts to raise the excavator.

« Last Edit: August 28, 2006, 16:34:49 by Tim_w »

(28/5/03/850)

Offline Tim_w

  • This and That
  • Playmo Addict
  • ****
  • Posts: 838
  • Gender: Male
Re: Heavy Machinery Training
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2006, 16:36:12 »
We now have enough room to safely free the ‘Dummy’ from under the tracks.


Thank for taking the time to look at my pictures  :)9.

Kindest Regards  Tim :wave:

(28/5/03/850)

Offline FireChief

  • Playmo Lover
  • ***
  • Posts: 428
  • Gender: Male
    • Playmobil Fire Department
Re: Heavy Machinery Training
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2006, 17:46:03 »
Hey Tim,

That looks like a great training. I can't wait till my men get back to teach the rest of the department. Good thing it was only a dummy.  :yup:


Ben

Offline Sylvia

  • Administrator
  • Playmo Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 2733
  • Gender: Female
    • Just For Kl!cks
Re: Heavy Machinery Training
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2006, 09:00:06 »
Excellent photos and explanation, Tim! :)9

It's just like watching a professional training film. 8-)

Thanks for all your hard work in bringing us this series of firefighter training exercises. :)

Btw, I was very glad that you used a dummy and not a real klicky. ;)

Offline Richard

  • Retired Playmobil
  • Wargamer
  • Playmo Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 4965
  • Gender: Male
    • Garden Wargaming
Re: Heavy Machinery Training
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2006, 17:36:21 »
Hello, Ben and Tim ...

If you had the space to maneuver/manoeuvre, could you bring in a crane to lift the heavy vehicle rather than using the airbag application? Or, is there some reason why a crane might be more dangerous for the victim?

This is a GREAT series !!!

I've been enjoying it immensly.

All the best,
Richard

Offline Tim_w

  • This and That
  • Playmo Addict
  • ****
  • Posts: 838
  • Gender: Male
Re: Heavy Machinery Training
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2006, 20:12:00 »
Hello  Ben, Sylvia and Richard

First of all thank you very much indeed for the kind feedback on my story. This one was quite a challenge in terms of presentation due to the nature of the 'entrapment'. I couldn't possibly use a real klickie so i had to substitute one for a 'dummy' :lol: Besides i don't really like putting them at unnecessary risk  :)

Ben:
I hope to be able to send your men on their way back to you next week but i am hoping to get a couple more training sessions in with them before they return. These will involve a HGV and how to deal with another big piece of machinery.


Richard:
There are certainly situations that, when available cranes would be used. In this situation the fire fighters were briefed on using a specific set of specialist tools. I have however seen pictures on the internet of fire fighters using break down trucks at accidents involving large vehicles. I did want to use a crane at some point but doubt i will have time now.


Kindest Regards  Tim

(28/5/03/850)