Logistics Sub-Sector Land Transportation

Participant Handbook 
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Will ensure the emergency locations are safe before informing the EM to sound the "All Clear" signal. 
The EC will ensure that the emergency location is properly cordoned off and satisfactorily safeguarded 
to allow investigation. 
Fire Fighting Team
The members of this team, nominated by the EM, should be competent, specially trained and 
adequately equipped to deal with emergencies due to the outbreak of fire. Upon hearing the (fire), 
they should immediately and safely stop their activities at that moment, obtain their fire fighting 
equipment, proceed to the designated assembly point and wait for instructions from the Fire 
fighters/first aider/team leader, who will be the pivotal point to liaise with the emergency coordinator. 
Upon arrival together, they will proceed to the emergency location, and once they assess the situation 
at the scene and decide upon the fire fighting technique to be used. 
Medical Emergency Team
This team comprises of the medical officer or first aider at the site along with several competent first 
aiders. The first aider will be the central point to liaise with the emergency coordinator. 
Upon hearing the (fire), they shall immediately and safely stop their activities, obtain their first aid 
equipment, proceed to the emergency location and render the required medical help to the 
victims/injured. 
Safety Officer/Safety In-Charge
Endorsed by the emergency control room, A safety officer should make sure that provisions for 
sufficient emergency response are in place. This will include but is not limited to the following:
Establishing safe assembly points. 
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Identify emergency response teams and train them. 
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Periodically set up mock drills and exercises. 
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Make arrangements to procure fire fighting and medical equipment. Evaluate and decide 
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whether any additional resources could be required in dealing with possible; future incidents& 
ensuring they are in place.