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A Discussion on Rescue/Retrieval Operations from Elevated Legged Storage Tanks

A Discussion on Rescue/Retrieval Operations from Elevated Legged Storage Tanks
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A series of accidents involving falls from or in water tanks has highlighted inadequacies in tank design and a potentially greater problem. The rescue may be more dangerous than the original accident, with the potential for more loss of life or injury. 

Product Number: 41206-234-SG
Author: William Dixon
Publication Date: 2006
Industry: Storage Tanks
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A series of accidents involving falls from or in water tanks has highlighted inadequacies in tank design and a potentially greater problem. The rescue may be more dangerous than the original accident, with the potential for more loss of life or injury. Contractors and engineers are responsible for their own employees. Even with safety training and proper equipment, accidents will occur. Most rescue squads are local or neighboring fire departments, some with more practice than other departments. Elevated tanks were designed to store water, not for rescue or retrieval convenience. The following items would make working on and retrieval from tanks safer. This discussion is offered as a starting point.  We recommend that you meet with your rescue personnel and draft a rescue plan. A copy of the plan should be kept at the tank and with the rescue crew. Each plan should be tank specific.

A series of accidents involving falls from or in water tanks has highlighted inadequacies in tank design and a potentially greater problem. The rescue may be more dangerous than the original accident, with the potential for more loss of life or injury. Contractors and engineers are responsible for their own employees. Even with safety training and proper equipment, accidents will occur. Most rescue squads are local or neighboring fire departments, some with more practice than other departments. Elevated tanks were designed to store water, not for rescue or retrieval convenience. The following items would make working on and retrieval from tanks safer. This discussion is offered as a starting point.  We recommend that you meet with your rescue personnel and draft a rescue plan. A copy of the plan should be kept at the tank and with the rescue crew. Each plan should be tank specific.

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