Rescue your mate?

[Dan]

This follows on from on other rescue discussions, be honest what would your reaction be?

Dan

Edited January 14, 2008 by Dan

[Ken Davison South Wales]

This follows on from on other rescue discussions, be honest what would your reaction be?

Dan

 

Well only three votes to date but 100% in favour of calling for help as gas could be the problem

[Dan]

Well only three votes to date but 100% in favour of calling for help as gas could be the problem

 

Oh give the game away why dont you!!! ;)

 

Dan

[mr motorola]

Unfortunately Dan , it would be a mix of both. I would go down and check him out and ascertain if he's still alive / breakages then carry him out. On the other hand if there were any obvious compound fractures / profuse bleeding then i would cal for help.

 

Sorry mate but the situation dosen't carry the desired 'emergency' that i think the poll should be running. Perhaps another scenario with more instant / quick thinking would serve your poll better...

 

Just my opinion.

[Dan]

Unfortunately Dan , it would be a mix of both. I would go down and check him out and ascertain if he's still alive / breakages then carry him out. On the other hand if there were any obvious compound fractures / profuse bleeding then i would cal for help.

 

Sorry mate but the situation dosen't carry the desired 'emergency' that i think the poll should be running. Perhaps another scenario with more instant / quick thinking would serve your poll better...

 

Just my opinion.

 

Ahh ...... but the trouble is you are now probably unconscious at best, dead at worst. Working in confined spaces is incredibly dangerous and in all likely hood what I described would be a collapse due to lack of oxygen/noxious gases. Going down just puts you at risk and in need of rescue. Accident records that show where this has happened, because it is the natural reaction to help your mate, are all too common.

 

I think it shows the point nicely, dont put yourself in danger, it might mean you cant help anyone.

 

When you are on an aircraft the message is put your mask on before helping others, the principle is the same.

 

dan

[Ken Davison South Wales]

Ahh ...... but the trouble is you are now probably unconscious at best, dead at worst. Working in confined spaces is incredibly dangerous and in all likely hood what I described would be a collapse due to lack of oxygen/noxious gases. Going down just puts you at risk and in need of rescue. Accident records that show where this has happened, because it is the natural reaction to help your mate, are all too common.

 

I think it shows the point nicely, dont put yourself in danger, it might mean you cant help anyone.

 

When you are on an aircraft the message is put your mask on before helping others, the principle is the same.

 

dan

 

Have to say Dan it is very specific and applies to a certain area of industry where the staff should be fully trained in safety procedures, your plot also applies to large tanks even open ones.

 

Here is one for you: When driving in a refinery processing plant what is the one thing you must never do?

[mr motorola]

Ahh ...... but the trouble is you are now probably unconscious at best, dead at worst. Working in confined spaces is incredibly dangerous and in all likely hood what I described would be a collapse due to lack of oxygen/noxious gases. Going down just puts you at risk and in need of rescue. Accident records that show where this has happened, because it is the natural reaction to help your mate, are all too common.

 

I think it shows the point nicely, dont put yourself in danger, it might mean you cant help anyone.

 

When you are on an aircraft the message is put your mask on before helping others, the principle is the same.

 

dan

Fair comment Dan ,pricipals and protocols hmmmmm but what if it were your wife or child, or come to that a young kid?

Would you stick to protocol of personal safety if it were one of the above?

Me thinks not.

[Ken Davison South Wales]

Fair comment Dan ,pricipals and protocols hmmmmm but what if it were your wife or child, or come to that a young kid?

Would you stick to protocol of personal safety if it were one of the above?

Me thinks not.

 

The thing is Mr. M your wife or child is hardly likely to lift the lid of a chamber and enter it, that is why I said to Dan that his argument is only aimed at those who are fully trained for that situation.

[barry luxton]

Well only three votes to date but 100% in favour of calling for help as gas could be the problem

It's called making an assesement at the time, just like that bloke did. Don't think you would have a problem with the gas you are thinking of at that shallow depth Ken.

[RobStubbs]

Here is one for you: When driving in a refinery processing plant what is the one thing you must never do?

 

Well I'd say never spark up (as in smoke), but I'm sure their are other things as well.

 

Like others mentioned, every industry has it's own hazards, with their own specific set of safety rules and requirements.

 

Rob.