CRS1117/540 - Dealing with Emergency Situations

Provides the attendee with the basic skills to risk assess the roadside situations he/she is likely to encounter in their job role. It covers the use of dynamic risk assessment to ensure that an ever-changing environment is assessed and dealt with in the appropiate manner, ensuring the safety of the recovery operator, casualty passengers and the general public.

Learning Outcomes

• Roles and responsibilities with regards to safety at the roadside
• How to approach and park at the scene
• How to carry out a risk assesment at the scene in order to repair, recover and remove the vehicle safely
• The procedure prior to leaving the scene
• Vehicle driver and passenger management and welfare
• Demonstrate through role playing the skills learned