Introduction to Accident Scene Safety
An accident scene can be a hectic place with a lot of things going on at once. Accident scenes are often chaotic and difficult to secure with so many people coming and going. No two accident scenes are alike, but they share the same goal – everybody should get home safe and sound.
Incident Management is a term used to describe the process whereby a set of coordinated activities are initiated when an incident occurs on a road network, in order to minimise the direct and secondary effects of the incident, as well as to restore traffic to normal operating conditions.
Awareness is the key to safety at accident scenes. Knowing the hazards and how to work around them will ensure the safety of everyone. As first responders, it might seem obvious that police and traffic officers are in a unique position to help accident victims deal with the impact of their ordeal, to help restore a sense of safety and control to an otherwise fearful and...
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