BNA FALL RESCUE PLAN

Communication:
What communication systems will be used between the suspended worker and supervisor / rescue team?
Direct voice communication  Mobile Phone 
Whistle  Two-way Radios / Headsets 
Other; There shall be communication with the affected employee verbally if possible to access the issue.

Emergency Contact:
In the event of a fall from height, the supervisor will immediately alert the rescue team and first aid.
If the rescue team cannot affect a rescue within 5 minutes Emergency Services are to be called at once.

Name of this site: BNA- NASHVILLE AIRPORT PROJECT Supervisor: NATHAN STONE

First Aid Attendant(s): NATHAN STONE AND JUSTIN KIRBY

Fall From Height RESCUE TEAM MEMBERS:

NATHAN STONE AND JUSTIN KIRBY (OTHERS SHALL BE ADDED AS SCOPE DICTATES)

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS - CALL 9-1-1(Need 615-275-1703)

Fire: 911 Police: 911 Ambulance: 911

Safety of Rescuers:
Are Operators trained and competent to use of rescue equipment? Yes No 
Are Rescue training records current? Yes No 
Are there a sufficient number of rescuers available? Yes No 
Is rescue equipment appropriate for nature of work? Yes No 
What obstructions are in the way of reaching the suspended Operator? (Detail):
The structure is accessible from the exterior of the building from the 185’JLG but this means will not be
be the means to access from the bowl side. A crane basket shall be the primary means for rescue from
interior of the structure.(Where is the crane basket and who will be the operater on day or night if your
working two shifts?)/(If the crane is not available then what is the alternative?)
Have assessments been made of anchor points, and are they acceptable? Yes No 

Has consideration been given to the method of attaching the casualty? (Detail): Yes No 

A determination has been made there are three different means for rescue. Primary shall be the aerial
Lift; Secondary means shall be via a crane basket and Third means shall be with high angle rescue equipment and the

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team of certified high angle rescue workers of Derr & Isbell Construction.
Please provide details for High angle rescue team, including training and Certifications. Provide details for rescue from ground side
and air side.
How will rescuers get to casualty?

Rescue ladder  Pull casualty up through floor / roof 

Remote Rescue Kit  Climb / repel down building / structure 

Keys to building and roof  Suspended access equipment 

Elevator  Aerial equipment from ground 

Pull casualty in through window / balcony Crane man basket 

What equipment is needed to ensure rescue within 5 minutes, to minimize suspension trauma? Can
this be done within 5 minutes?

Rescue ladder  Low Height Rescue Kit 

Aerial Lift  Crane man basket 
Rescue Kit – Winch  Descent Rescue Kit 
Suspended access equipment  Stretcher 
Rescue Kit – Haul-up  Elevated Work Platform 
Climbing / rope rescue system  First Aid Kit 

If Worker is injured

Can the casualty still be rescued within 5 minutes? Yes No 

Is a qualified first aider who understands suspension trauma present? Yes No 

Who will alert emergency services and the hospital? (Detail):

Notification to emergency services shall be made by DIC management. Either the safety team after notification to the
site medic and DIC management or the HP Safety team shall make the notification.

How will others be protected?

Assign someone to direct traffic  Set up barriers 

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Other;
Nathan Stone and Justin Kirby shall serve as incident commanders with the HP team and provide guidance to
Emergency services and directing of traffic from the roadways to the access gates onsite to the point of retrieval of the injured.
Are Nathan Stone and Justin Kirby still on site?

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How will Accident scene be protected?

Prevent further injury or damage  Set up barriers 

Preserve scene (until investigation)  Take photographs 

Notify Employer (Corporate Safety and  Notify OSHA(if required) 

Management)

Other Considerations:

Precautions for working alone (Detail):

There shall be no employee working alone at heights where this plan is required.

Unusual features of building / structure (Detail):

There is a difference in height from the exterior and the interior and it will dictate the means and methods for rescue.

Weather Conditions (Detail):

During summer months there can be extreme heat that can play a part in rescue activities. There are no other
“normal” weather conditions that pose any problem except wind storms or rain or thunderstorms.

Proximity to emergency services / hospital (Detail):

There are two hospitals less than 5 miles from the site. TriStar Summit Medical Center and TriStar Southern Hills
Medical Center are located within 10 minutes of the site for prompt medical care. If the employee is ambulatory, they shall be taken
to the nearest site authorized occupational health clinic specified by the OCIP/CCIP.

Language barriers (agency / contract staff) (Detail):

DIC has various employee who can translate for any Spanish only speaking employees if needed. At present this
Isn’t an issue.

APPROVAL OF WORK AT HEIGHT RESCUE PLAN:

Supervisor:

Name (print): Cell Phone #

Signature: Date:

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