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High Rise Buildings
• Over 75 feet in height• Primary damage due to
non-structural hazards• Exterior fascia and trim
shedding– Thrown 1-1/2 times height
• Light structural damage• Outside LA - Heavy
damage
Soft 1st Floor
• 1st Story Parking• Large Windows• Large Open
Lobbies
Safety Considerations• Buddy system
– Work in pairs
• Personal hazards– Sharp objects– Dust– Falling Debris
• Safety Equipment – PPE’s– Helmet– Goggles– Dust mask– Gloves – Vest– Sturdy shoes– Optional:
• Knee Pads• Flashlight• Marking Device
– Chalk, felt marker, spray paint
Evacuation Plan
• Determine need• Communication• Pre-designated routes
– Alternatives
• Area of relocation– Free from hazard
• Accountability & information– Information is essential– Avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and risk
• Determine need• Communication• Pre-designated routes
– Alternatives
• Area of relocation– Free from hazard
• Accountability & information– Information is essential– Avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and risk
VOIDS
Individual Voids
• We can pre-plan our own individual voids– Under desk– Under table– Against any large
stable object
Voids • Pancake voids– Weakening or destruction of bearing walls
Voids
• Lean-To Void (above)
• V-voids (below)
– Heavy furniture of materials concentrated near center of floors
Search Techniques
• Victim Location
• Size-up
• Information from bystanders
• Exit routes
Back-up Teams
• Rotate personnel• Consider
– Length of exposure– Fatigue
Search Methodology
• Call out• Systematic
– Bottom - up/Top - down
• Multi-story building
– Right side/Left side• Single floor
• Listen carefully– Tapping– Sounds of victims
Hailing Method
“We are Rescuers, make some noise”
Perimeter