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Safety Policy Manual Emergency Response Plans

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Policy:

The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (MHI) will ensure that all work areas have a written

emergency Response Plan and related resources.

Purpose:

To prevent or minimize the potential risk of fatalities, injuries or property/equipment damage/loss.

Definitions:

Committee: Means “an occupational health and safety committee”;

MOHC: Ministry (meaning Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure) Occupational Health and Safety

Committee, the safety committee with a membership consisting of union and management members

from all the Regional Occupational Health Committees;

Emergency: A state where an unusual condition exists that endangers life, property and/or

environment;

Employee: A person employed by Ministry Highways and Infrastructure;

First Aid Injury: Any on-the-job incident that causes minor injury to an employee requiring in house

treatment by a First Aid provider or the injured person at the time of occurrence;

Incident: An event that causes or may cause injury.

Types of incidents include: o Injury physical or psychological;

o Serious Bodily Injury/Fatality/Hospitalization (OHS Regulations, section 8);

o Near Miss; Dangerous Occurrence (OHS regulations, Section 9); and,

o Damage to Equipment/Property.

Local Occupational Health Committee (LOHC): A committee with a membership consisting of union and

management members from an assigned headquarters;

Medical Aid Injury: Any injury that requires medical attention

Ministry: Means Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure;

Safety: The quality or condition of being safe, or those activities involved in minimizing levels of risk in

the employee’s occupation, freedom from danger, injury or damage;

Shall: When the word “shall” appears in the wording of a rule, policy, practice, guideline or procedure,

the rule is to be followed obediently as written (mandatory condition);

Supervisor: Anyone who supervises an employee, who is thoroughly trained and knowledgeable of

safety rules and regulations, whether or not they are, titled supervisor.


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Procedures:

All work areas must have an emergency response plan(s) that refers to the MHI emergency response

plan policy, which contains procedures for the following:

• Fire;

• Bomb threat;

• Emergency Towing Procedure;

• Violent person/violence;

• Chemical spill;

• Radioactive contamination;

• Medical emergencies - first aid injury;

• Critical incident debriefing/traumatic experience (CISM).

All emergency response plans must be developed based on the floor or evacuation plans of the

building/office.

Responsibilities:

Manager Shall:

• Ensure a work place specific written emergency plan and procedures are developed and

implemented reflecting the emergency response plan policy;

• Ensure employees are adequately trained and resources are made available to implement the

emergency response plan for their area of responsibility;

• Ensure emergency drills are completed on annual basis for their area of responsibility.

Supervisor Shall:

• Ensure employees are adequately trained in the use of emergency response equipment and

procedures;

• Coordinate and maintain emergency response equipment, documentation is required;

• Develop and post a work area specific emergency plan and procedure including floor specific fire

emergency plan and escape routes;

• Ensure emergency drills are completed on annual basis for their area of responsibility;

• Report all potential emergency situations immediately.

Occupational Health and Safety Committee Shall:

Assist area supervisor in planning and conducting emergency response plan drills;

Report lessons learned from emergency drills to local and regional committees;

Assist the area manager in annual review of area specific emergency response plans;

During quarterly inspections verify the knowledge and awareness of area specific emergency

response plans with employees.


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Worker Shall:

• Be knowledgeable about the procedures and practices outlined within the emergency response

plans;

• Report all emergency response equipment that is in need of repair or is non-functioning to the

supervisor;

• Report all potential emergency situations to the supervisor immediately;

• Participate in emergency response drills and training.

Safety Branch Shall:

Develop and Implement in consultation with OHC’s the emergency response plans;

Provide consultation for the training for emergency response plans as requested;

Review the emergency response plans on a regular basis;

Provide a summary report on emergency response plan drills to MOHC and management on an

annual basis.

Safety Policy Manual Emergency Response Plan – Fire Procedure

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The following needs to be considered when setting up your specific work area fire procedures.

Building Procedures:

1. In preparing a work areas specific plan you must include the following steps:

Sounding the alarm if applicable;

Local emergency service number(s) to be phoned;

Extinguish the fire, if safe to do so and you are trained;

Evacuation procedures, with special provisions for workers with disabilities.

2. Each building must have a workplace specific evacuation plan that is to be followed;

3. Evacuation plan shall be posted throughout the building;

4. Each site or location must appoint a Fire Marshall and/or Fire Warden:

If a building has more than one floor, you need to appoint a Fire Marshall and Fire

Wardens – one per floor or as necessary;

If a building has one floor, you need appoint a Fire Marshall;

Alternates must be appointed and names posted with workplace specific fire plan;

Fire Marshall and Fire Wardens must attend specific training.

5. Each building must have and maintain fire extinguishers and other fire prevention and control

equipment (yearly);

6. A documented fire drill will be held annually;

7. Notify the supervisor, Fire Marshall and/or Fire Warden of all fires, regardless of size;

8. Do not remove any vehicles from the building or parking areas;

9. Personnel are not to re-enter the building without the permission of the Fire Department, Fire

Marshal or Supervisor;

10. Assemble at the designated Muster Point and wait for instructions from the Fire Department,

Fire Marshall or Supervisor.

Equipment Procedures:

1. Each piece of equipment must have the appropriate fire extinguishers that are annually

checked and maintained;

2. Notify the supervisor of all fires, regardless of size;

3. Fight the fire with portable extinguishers, if trained and safe to do so. Otherwise move to

safe distance.

Site Procedures:

1. Each site must appoint a Fire Marshall and an alternate:

a) Fire Marshall must attend specific training.

2. Each site must have a specific evacuation plan:

a) Each site must include a method to communicate the emergency situation, for

evacuation purposes;

b) Each plan must consider the Local Fire Departments and availability of services.

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3. Each site shall have and maintain the required number of fire extinguishers and other fire

prevention and control equipment;

4. Notify the supervisor and/or Fire Marshall of all fires, regardless of size;

5. Do not remove any vehicles from the work area, unless advised to do so by Fire Marshall or

the Fire Department;

6. Fight the fire with portable extinguishers, if trained and safe to do so;

7. Follow the evacuation plan;

8. Assemble at the designated Muster Point and wait for instructions from the Fire

Department, Fire Marshall or Supervisor.

Note: As per standard operating procedures, a tool box meeting that discusses the hazards and controls

before work in the area starts should sufficiently address and document this topic.

Responsibilities:

Fire Marshall Shall:

1. Be responsible for the building, Fire Wardens within building, and for the site;

2. Determine a safe designated meeting area at least 100 m. from the buildings/site;

3. Plan and execute a fire drill on an annual basis;

4. Communicate with fire department and other emergency services about location

and description;

5. Notify the Fire Department immediately if all employees are not accounted for;

6. An alternate is to be designated;

7. Attend training provided.

Fire Warden Shall:

8. Ensure assistance for handicapped personal;

9. Account for all employees in designated work area or floor;

10. Be responsible for your designated work area or floor. Check all offices, washrooms,

etc. before leaving the area or floor, if safe to do so;

11. Secure the designated work area or floor, if possible;

12. Report to Fire Marshall that your designated work area or floor has been evacuated;

13. Notify immediately, if all employees are not accounted for;

14. Attend training provided.

Worker Shall:

15. Know the fire procedures and evacuation plan;

16. Participate in the fire drills;

17. Participate in mandatory training in care and use of equipment;

18. Report all unsafe practices.

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Fire Prevention

The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure places an emphasis on fire prevention, which will include,

but not be limited to the following:

19. Good housekeeping;

20. Proper storage and handling of all chemicals, hazardous and flammable materials;

21. Observing the no smoking policy.

NO PERSON IS EXEMPT FROM EVACUATION

Emergency Procedures If you discover fire or smoke, do the following:

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Alert everyone in the building of the situation, sound the alarm by pulling a pull station if the

building is equipped with one.

Fight the fire using extinguishers, only if it is small, not blocking your exit, and you feel safe to

do so. Use good judgement and do not endanger yourself if you are unable to extinguish or

suppress the fire.

Phone emergency #9-911.

The responsibility for calling 911 should be assigned to the Fire Marshall or Supervisory

personnel who are present in the building.

Evacuate – leave the building in a calm, orderly fashion by the closest safe exit. Do not

attempt to retrieve anything from your office and follow the Fire Marshals instructions.

Follow Emergency Response Plans for special evacuation situations (building construction,

physically restricted persons, etc.).

Assist members of the public in evacuating the building.

Assemble at the designated Muster Point and wait for instructions from the Fire Department,

Fire Marshall or Supervisor.

Do not attempt to drive vehicles off the property, as this may block emergency vehicles.

Personnel are not to re-enter the building without the permission of the Fire Department, Fire

Marshal or Supervisor.

NO PERSON IS EXEMPT FROM EVACUATION

Reviewed by:

1. Co-Chair (Employee)(Signature): 1. Co-Chair (Employer) (Signature):

Name: Name:

Date: Date:

Approved by:

Area Manager (Name and Signature):

Date:

Safety Policy Manual Emergency Response Plan - Chemical Spill Response Plan

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Chemical Spill Procedures

These Chemical Spill Procedures are for Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (MHI) chemical spills

caused by MHI staff/processes on MHI projects.

The following needs to be considered when setting up your specific work area chemical spill response

plan.

Preplanning:

Refer to SDS for information;

Identify and document procedures that relate to possible spills or equipment failure;

Identify areas susceptible to risk of spill, potential consequences, and means for containing spills

(i.e. spill kit, spill containment systems);

Identify chemicals and their quantities (WHMIS 2015 information);

Identify the physical and chemical properties of the chemicals involved (i.e. physical state, vapor

pressure, and air or water reactivity (SDS));

Identify the hazardous characteristics of the chemical (i.e. flammability, corrosively, reactivity

and/or toxicity);

Identify emergency communications; supplies and equipment that are readily available (i.e. spill

kits and locations);

Identify building and/or field evacuation plan/routes (i.e. fire procedures);

Identify spill clean-up/disposal methods (i.e. contact local authorities);

Evacuation plan (fire procedures) shall be posted throughout the building;

Identify emergency response personnel (i.e. police, fire, fire warden, and hazardous material

response teams) and notification procedures;

All spill limits can be found in the “Discharge and Discovered Reporting Standard” in the

“Saskatchewan Environmental Code” located on the Saskatchewan Government website.

Small Spills

If it is determined that you are able to stop, control and clean-up a spill locally then proceed. It is very

important that you have the appropriate equipment available for responding and containing spills, as

well as, for attending to injuries (a first aid kit, additional PPE, rubber gloves and boots, respirator

protection). Ensure personnel are trained to control and clean up spills.

Even a small spill may require you to provide additional ventilation or even evacuate the area. Consult

the SDS for the chemical information regarding spill management.

Points to follow when dealing with a Small Spill:

Refer to SDS for chemical information and spill response measures;

Stop the source (i.e. shut off pumps, seal leaking container or pipe, close valve);

Use personal protective equipment during spill controlling and clean up (refer to SDS);



Prevent spill from entering into sewers and water bodies;

Contain spilled material with sand or earth. Do not use combustible material such as sawdust;

Avoid driving heavy equipment over spill site;

Recover spilled material and place in suitable containers for recycle or disposal if possible;

Do not mix contaminated waste with uncontaminated waste;

Excavate contaminated soil and dispose in an approved manner;

If the waste is spilled on water, contain any floating material and remove by skimming or by

using a suitable absorbent. Dispose in an approved manner;

The affected area should be cleaned and the environment restored to the satisfaction of the

authority having jurisdiction.

Large Spill Response:

If determined that the amount and/or hazard nature of a spill is beyond the ability to respond safely

then:

Activate the nearest “fire alarm” if available;

Notify your fellow workers/public;

Remove any injured workers/clients for the building/area;

Vacate the area immediately or evacuate the building;

Evacuated staff meet at designated muster point;

If safe to do so, prevent people from entering effected area;

Notify emergency agencies (i.e. 911, fire, police, spill control, Government Services, local

city/town);

Notify supervisor/manager, Safety Branch and Environmental Specialist:

o Give location;

o Time of incident;

o Type and estimated amount of substance spill, include spill description and surrounding

area;

o Any observations about the spill (i.e. a fire, proximity to water or sewer,

injured/contaminated people);

o Reporting person’s name and phone number;

o Names of other agencies advised of the spill.

Documentation and Report Requirements for Spills

Typical information required for spill reports:

Location;

Time of incident;

Type and estimated amount of substance spilled;

The causes of the spill;

Observed or anticipated effects of the spill;

Details taken and plan to contain or clean up the spill;

Description of the spill and surrounding area;



Proximity to bodies of water and sewer lines;

Reporting person’s name and phone number;

Names of other agencies advised of the spill.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manager Shall:

Provide resources to acquire spill kits as needed;

Provide resources to implement a spill control training program;

Report spills to appropriate agencies.

Supervisor Shall:

Where required ensure workers are trained in the use of chemical spill kits/equipment and PPE;

Ensure workers are trained for all on site chemicals (WHMIS);

Coordinate the maintenance of all chemical spill kits/equipment including PPE and maintain

proper documentation;

Report all chemical spills to the Manager, Environmental Specialist and Safety Branch.

Worker Shall:

Know the chemical spill procedures and fire procedures evacuation plan;

Participate in training in the care and use of PPE, spill kits and equipment required for

control/clean-up of spills;

Report all chemical spill kits/equipment that is in disrepair to the supervisor;

Report all chemical spills to the supervisor immediately.

Resources:

Discharge and Discovery Reporting Standard

https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/products/80028

Safety Policy Manual Emergency Response Plan - Medical Emergency Procedure

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The following needs to be considered when setting up your specific work area medical emergency

response plan:

1. Ensure that the required number of workers are trained in the standard First Aid, CPR and AED;

2. Ensure that all work areas have First Aid stations (buildings and sites) and first aid kits;

3. Ensure that all first aid stations have a current list of attendants who has First Aid, CPR and AED

training with expiration date;

4. Ensure that all first aid stations and first aid kits have a list of emergency phone numbers;

5. Ensure that all first aid stations and first aid kits have a log book and the necessary supplies as

outlined in The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Table 9-10. The kit must be

restocked when items are used;

6. For minor medical aid, use the supplies in the kit and record in the log book;

7. For major medical emergencies contact emergency personal for assistance and care for the

person until help arrives.

Responsibilities:

Manager Shall:

Ensure a workplace specific medical emergency plan is developed;

Coordinate with the supervisor for First Aid/CPR and AED training;

Ensure all major medical emergencies are reported to appropriate Ministry personnel.

Supervisor Shall:

Ensure training in First Aid, CPR and AED is provided;

All first aid stations and first aid kits are stocked and marked;

All workers are aware of the location of the first aid stations and kit;

Document medical emergencies;

Injuries that do not result in a medical aid visit must complete the Ministry Incident Reporting

and Investigation Form (IRI APP on PSC Client);

Notify the Safety Branch and the employees direct Manager of any major medical emergency.

Worker Shall:

Participate in the training that is provided;

Report all medical emergencies to the supervisor as soon as possible;

Report incidents on WCB forms (W1) and Ministry Incident Reporting and Investigation Form (IRI

APP on PSC Client):

Must be in the same shift.

Safety Policy Manual Emergency Response plan - Gauges in Accidents or Incidents

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Immediately contact the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) then assess the portable nuclear gauge and

determine if the damage is:

1. MINOR/SUPERFICIAL (body damage and source is in or able to retract to safe position);

2. SEVERE (source rod will not retract).

MINOR SUPERFICIAL Damage to Gauge

a) Establish a 2-meter control zone around the damaged gauge and keep people out of this area.

DO NOT ENTER this zone until radiation levels are known to be safe.

b) Return the radiation source rod to the safe and shielded position by retracting the gauge handle

upward. Lock the handle in the safe position and confirm that the shutter at the base of the

gauge is closed. Place the gauge in the TYPE A transport container.

c) Notify the supervisor or Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) with the following information

inform them of the incident;

the condition of gauge and;

take direction from the RSO.

d) If warranted obtain a radiation survey meter and measure the radiation level in µSv/hr at 1

meter from the TYPE A transport container (with portable gauge inside). Divide the µSv/hr

reading by 10 and compare this value to the transport index (TI) value on the yellow II label on

the transport container. If the radiation levels do not exceed transport index (TI) value on the

label check the portable gauge for proper operation. Note the TI on the hazard label is the

radiation level from both gamma and neutrons (if applicable) therefore if using the radiation

meter does not detect neutrons expect the measured TI to be less than the TI on the label.

e) The RSO shall contact the CNSC Duty Officer (613) 995-0479. Describe incident and request

permission to transport the portable gauge to permanent storage facility.

SEVERE Damage to Gauge – suspect source damage, source rod will not retract, gauge shutter will not

close, gauge in fire:

a) Cease work immediately, escape immediate danger and attend to life saving and medical aid

situations.

b) Establish 2 to 5-meter control zone around the damaged gauge and keep people out of this

area. DO NOT ENTER this zone until radiation levels are known to be safe.

c) Notify the following contacts:

Radiation Safety Officer (RSO): 1.866.404.4911;

If necessary, Police or Fire Department @ 911;

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Duty Officer, Ottawa (24 hours) @

1.613.995.0479 and follow directions given.

d) Inform rescue personnel about the nuclear gauge. e) Identify and acquire information from personnel directly involved with the nuclear gauge and if

necessary and possible measure for personal contamination.

f) Do not attempt source recovery operations unless permission is granted by RSO and CNSC.

Safety Policy Manual Emergency Response Procedures – Bomb Threat Procedures

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Bomb Threat Procedures

BOMB THREATS are rare. They do occur, and can be either a detailed description or a simple statement

made over the phone, in person, by email, text or mail.

All Communications of Bomb threats shall be taken seriously and responded to.

Each Site or Building is Required to Designate:

A Designated person, Fire Marshall is suggested.

1. To be in charge of handling the bomb threats.

2. Designated person will establish a command post - area of central dispatching and receiving of

information. Person will communicate information with emergency services personal at this

location.

3. A designated individual, at the request of an emergency service person, is to assist in the

identification of suspicious packages. Voluntary designation. This a voluntary act and is not

required or directed by this policy.

4. Management will ensure that these necessary requirements are met.

NOTE: Please keep a copy of the Bomb Threat Recording Checklist at your work station for quick

reference.

Telephone Bomb Threat Procedures:

Most bomb threats are made over the phone by anonymous callers.

The following actions are to be taken by any worker receiving a telephone bomb threat:

1. Remain calm and courteous and try to keep the caller on the phone;

2. Listen carefully and do not interrupt;

3. Complete the BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST insert located in Appendix Section:

Try to record everything being said;

Ask for location, type, size and time of detonation.

4. Complete the following:

Record the date, time and duration of the call;

Call emergency personal using building specific emergency procedures.

5. DO NOT talk to others regarding the threat – we do not want to waste time, cause panic or

distort information;

6. IMMEDIATELY notify the Fire Marshall at # of the bomb threat and pass on

the necessary information recorded on the BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST.



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In Person Bomb Threat Procedures:

The following actions are to be taken by any employee receiving a bomb threat in person:

1. Remain calm and courteous;

2. Ask location, type, size and time of detonation;

3. Try to remember physical qualities of the person and make notes of the encounter as soon as

possible;



5. IMMEDIATELY notify the Fire Marshall at # of the bomb

threat and pass on the necessary information recorded on the BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST.

Mail Bomb Threat Procedures:

The following actions are to be taken by any worker receiving a bomb threat through the mail or a

courier services:

1. DO NOT FURTHER HANDLE THE LETTER, ENVELOPE OR PACKAGE;



3. IMMEDIATELY notify the Fire Marshall at # of the bomb threat and

pass on the necessary information recorded on the BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST;

4. Secure area. Keep others away from the object while awaiting arrival of the Fire Marshall and

Emergency Personal.

Suspicious Package Procedures:

The following actions are to be taken by any worker discovering a suspicious package or object:

1. DO NOT MOVE OR TOUCH THE OBJECT;

2. IMMEDIATELY notify the Fire Marshall at # of the bomb threat and pass on

the necessary information recorded on the BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST (Located after this

document);

3. Secure Area. Keep others away from the object while awaiting arrival of Fire Marshall and

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Search and Evacuation Procedures:

1. IMMEDIATELY notify the Fire Marshall at # of the bomb

threat and pass on the necessary information recorded on the BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST;

2. Fire Marshall immediately notifies the Police at # 911 and asks them to meet at the control

center;

3. Activate the fire alarm and evacuate the building using the fire evacuation procedures. The

search team will direct people around the areas that the device is located in;

4. Fire Marshall contacts the search team and instructs them to meet at the control center;

5. Discuss details of the threat with Emergency Services Personal, verify location of device and safe

areas and plan a search;

6. Once evacuated into safe areas, all people may be relocated to a new designated area;

7. Emergency services personal will conduct a search with assistance from volunteer designate;

8. Fire Wardens will work with emergency service personnel to ensure that people do not re-enter

the building. The assigned wardens will close all overhead and outside doors;

9. Emergency services personal will notify Fire Marshall and Wardens if nothing unusual has been

found, then all staff will be notified;

10. If something is found, the emergency services personal will assist and are responsible for the

removal and disposal of any suspicious packages/objects found as a result of any search.

Management must inform all workers of the facts, issues, etc. within 24 hours of the incident occurring.

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Instructions:

Remain calm and courteous. Listen carefully and do not interrupt the caller. Notify your supervisor

of the call. Take notes on this form or a copy. Small details are important.

Date: Time:

Exact words of the caller:

What to ask:

When is the bomb going to explode?

Where is the bomb right now?

What kind of bomb is it?

What does it look like?

Why did you place the bomb?

Try to determine following and circle as appropriate

Call Display #: Receiving Telephone #: Taken By:

Caller ID Voice Accent Speech Language Manner Background Male

Female Unknown

Adult Juvenile

Age?

Soft Hi-Pitched Loud Deep Intoxicated

Other?

Local Foreign Region

Description?

Fast Slow Distinct

Distorted Stutter Slurred Nasal

Excellent Good

Fair Poor Foul

Other?

Calm Angry Rational Irrational Coherent

Incoherent Deliberate Emotional Righteous Laughing

Bedlam Trains Animals

Music Voices Mixed Office

Equip Factory Equip

Party Airplanes

Traffic Other?

Safety Policy Manual Emergency Towing Protocol

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Purpose:

The purpose of this protocol is clearly outline a safe process for towing equipment that has no access to

a towing company or is a minimum of 2 hours away.

Process:

1. Recovery straps should be at least 6 m or 20 ft in length, with loops (not hooks), and in good working condition (no cuts or broken stitches). 2. Check both vehicle weights and add the weights of any loads either vehicle is carrying.

The vehicle doing the pulling must be equal to, or ideally, greater weight than the vehicle that is being pulled.

3. Ensure the tow strap has a Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) that is 2-3 times the total weight of the stuck vehicle.

If it is less, the strap may snap under high tension. If it is more, the strap will not function properly.

4. Ensure tow hooks, hitch receivers, and any shackles used are rated to the loads that exceed the recovery strap MBS (Minimum Breaking Strength).

In the event of excessive loads, the recovery strap should always be the weakest link and snap first.

5. Move away as much mud, sand, or snow from under the vehicle and in front of the tires in the direction of the pull. 6. Position the pulling vehicle in line with the stuck vehicle - the pulling vehicle facing forward and the stuck vehicle being pulled from the front or the back.

Ensure that you are within 10 degrees of a straight line - side loading can lead to serious vehicle damage.

7. Lay out the recovery strap between the two vehicles and loop the strap onto a hook bolted to the vehicle frame or put the loop on a shackle that is properly pinned to a frame mounted hitch rated for recovery.

If using a threaded shackle, hand tighten the pin and then turn it back one quarter turn for ease of release later.

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Only use one strap, never two in parallel. However, there are a few options for creating additional length with two straps if needed:

8. Drape a heavy coat or blanket over the middle of the strap to dampen any backlash if it snaps or releases.

9. Ensure all bystanders are at least 2 times the length of the tow strap to the side of the vehicles. 10. The pulling vehicle accelerates slowly (to about 10-12 KPH) to build tension in the strap and provide a sustained pull. Once the slack is taken up, the stuck vehicle likewise applies acceleration in low gear to assist the pulling car. Neither vehicle should spin their tires.

Steady momentum is most effective. Maintain tension throughout the pull, do not allow slack to develop in the strap at any

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