TRAINING PLAN ON
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
FOR
MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT
SUPERVISORS’ TRAINING CENTRE
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
BANGALORE
AUGUST 2011
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INTRODUCTION
Indian Railways endeavour to provide accident-free operations to its customers. But
due to its vast network and huge number of trains it runs daily, occasional accidents do
happen either due to fault of the Railways or due to nature’s fury.
The type of accidents
range from minor derailments to head-on collisions. Every accident is not a ‘Disaster’, but
those which result in death or serious injuries to large number of passengers create Disaster
like situation. This not only tarnish the image of the Railways, but also cause revenue loss to
it. Hence, efficient handling of Disaster (Accident) is of paramount importance to Railways.
In this context, the role of Mechanical dept. in Disaster Management assume greater
importance. The rescue, relief and restoration of site of the accident is the primary
responsibility of Mechanical Dept. Although Railways have decades of experience in this,
every time an accident occurs, something or the other goes away somewhere. We seldom train
our supervisors and staff in proper Disaster Management. Quite often we leave it to them for
self learning, which is unscientific and time consuming. A new person takes a long time to
learn the techniques of re-railment, restoration etc. before he starts contributing.
This
deficiency can be overcome by imparting training to all the concerned Supervisors/staff in
various aspects of Disaster Management.
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TARGET GROUP
Mechanical department is one of the largest departments and not every personnel is
involved in Disaster Management. Hence, we need to identify them before planning training
for them.
a) Officers level
The Jr./Sr.Scale officers posted at Divisions have to deal with accidents day in &
day out. Hence, they need to know the techniques of accident management. There are
about 200 such Officers posted at Divisions, HQ or other strategic locations.
b) Supervisors level
In the supervisory level, first target group is Supervisors directly nominated for
ARTs and ARMEs. Next, those supervisors who would be asked to attend accident site,
supervisors at control room and divisional HQ who oversee Disaster management are
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required to be trained in Disaster Management. Hence, the total no. of supervisors who
are actually involved in Disaster Management in a division would be 10-15 who need to
be trained. Hence, the size of this target group becomes 800-1000 over Indian Railways.
The function of these supervisors is mainly controlling of staff, co-ordinating with
supervisors of other departments, relaying information etc. and most importantly
rescuing of trapped and injured passengers.
c) Technician level
All those staff nominated for ARTs and ARMEs need to be trained in
handling various
equipments like cranes, hydraulic re-railing equipments, hydraulic
rescue devices, gas cutting equipment etc. used for Rescue and Restoration purpose.
Generally staff learn to handle these equipments themselves but the learning
differs from person to person.
Hence, they need to be trained to operate these
equipments systematically. There are many types of equipment in Relief trains and it
is very difficult for one person to learn the operation of all the equipments. Hence,
persons should be identified based on their interest and capabilities as to who will
operate which equipment.
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TRAINING OF TRAINERS
In order to impart training to such a large group, we need a large number of trainers.
These trainers need to be given extensive exposure, before they start training others. We need
to select few Instructors (say 4 to 6) from each STC and BTC and give them training not only
on Disaster management but also on various training techniques for making the training
effective. STC/Bangalore is already conducting “Training of Trainers” Programme for all the
trainers of Indian Railways. Hence, training for trainers on Disaster Management may be
conducted at STC/SBC.
The size of the target group is estimated at 100 for all STCs and BTCs of Indian
Railways.
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4. VENUE
Indian Railways has very good training infrastructure to train all categories of
employees.
The same infrastructure may be utilized for imparting training on Disaster
Management also.
a) Officers level
IRIMEE/Jamalpur is already conducting training programme on Disaster
Management for Junior and Senior Scale officers. It is understood that response for
the course is not encouraging. Hence, a time bound plan is required to be made by
each Railway to train all the front line Officers at IRIMEE/Jamalpur.
b) Supervisors level
All C&W Supervisors are attached to their respective STCs.
Hence, for
supervisors training on disaster management can be organized at all STCs.
c) Technicians level
Similarly, all Technicians are required to undergo refresher course at BTC
every 3 years. Hence, training programme for Technicians may be conducted at BTCs
or STCs as per the convenience of the Railway.
d) Training of Trainers
The Trainers are required to undergo Training of Trainers course at STC/SBC.
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5.
CONTENTS FOR TRAINING
In keeping with the objectives of Disaster Management and various aspects involved
in Disaster Management, a suitable Disaster Management Module/Lesson plan has been
prepared which may be modified from time to time depending on the changes that may take
place in technology, equipments etc. by adding/deleting topics.
a) FOR TRAINING OF TRAINERS FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Venue: STC/SBC
Duration: 12 Days
Frequency : 4 years
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TOPICS
CONTENTS
Systematic approach to Training,
Lesson Plan, Visual Aids,
Lecturing and Presentation skills
Features of Disaster
Prevention, Mitigation, Relief,
Management.
Rescue and Restoration.
Brief on Developments on Disaster Management Act 2005 –
Disaster Management on
Provisions concerning Railways,
National front, Relief and NDMA, NDRF, IDRN, NIDM,
Rescue Teams etc.
Emergency Operating Agencies,
National Disaster Management
Policy, Other Developments,
Disaster Management Plans,
DURATI
ON
Training Techniques
Chemical, Biological,
Radiological and Nuclear
Disaster
Sources. prevention and Mitigation
Disaster Management in
Indian Railways
Integration with National
Disaster Plan
Recommendations of HLC and
the Corporate Safety Plan
Role of Railways in Railway and
Non-Railway Disasters ( In brief)
Role of Civil Administration in
Railway Disasters ( In brief)
Possible disasters on the Railway
system and their prevention and
mitigation.
Integration of Disaster Management
into developmental planning.
12 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
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4.5 hrs
3 hrs
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Commissions on Railway
Safety
Disaster Management
Plan
Case Studies
Films and Videos on
Disaster Management
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Rescue techniques
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Operation of Accident
Relief Trains
Demo on use of Rescue
Equipments
Table top simulation
exercise
Coaches
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Duties of various Railway
staff
Emergency Medical
Response
Fire Fighting
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PR/Media
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Feed Back And
Valediction
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Commission of Railway Safety
(reports in brief)
Judicial Commission
(Recommendations in brief )
IR Manuals
Safety Management Plan of the
division, HQ.
Discussions on disaster
management efforts in some of the
latest railway related disasters.
On related topics
Saving Trapped passengers
Techniques for carrying
/transporting of injured people
Handling Corpses
Operation of Crane, SPART, ART,
and MRV.
HRD, HRE, Fire Fighting, various
Cold cutting equipment etc
Class room group exercise
Locations of Emergency provisions
in Coaches
Duties of Supervisors, controllers,
and other front line staff.
First Aid and Trauma Care
Types of fire extinguishers and their
handling.
Public Relations and Media
Handling
Discussion Question and Answer
session.
Total = 72 Hours i.e. 12 days
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3 hrs
6 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
1.5 hrs
6 hrs
3 hrs
1.5 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
1.5 hrs
3 hrs
b) FOR MECHANICAL SUPERVISORS
Venue : STCs
Duration : 5 Days
Frequency: Every 3 years
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TOPICS
Introduction to Disaster
management and
development on National
Front
Disaster Management in
Indian Railways
Role of Mechanical
department
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Accident Relief Trains and
use of Rescue equipments.
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Duties at Accident Site
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Rescue Techniques
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Emergency provisions in
coaches
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Disaster Management films
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Feed back and valediction
CONTENTS
DURATION
Main ingredients of DM with
3 hrs
emphasis on Prevention,
Mitigation, relief, rescue and
restoration.
Recommendations of HLC
4.5 hrs
and DM plan.
Role of Supervisors of
3 hrs
Mechanical department their
duties and responsibilities.
Movement of Relief trains
3 hrs
MRV, BD Spl, SPART and
Cranes
Duties of Mechanical
3 hrs
supervisors and staff at
accident site.
First Aid, Shifting and
6 hrs
handling the injured, Fire
fighting use of various fire
extinguishing equipments.
Emergency windows and
1.5 hrs
hatches, Isolation through
emergency windows.
Photos and Videos focussing
3 hrs
on latest Railway Accidents.
Discussion and question and
3 hrs
answer session.
Total = 30 hours i.e. 5 days
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c) FOR TECHNICIANS
Venue : STCs and BTCs
Duration : 3 Days
Frequency : Every 3 years
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TOPICS
Introduction to Disaster
management.
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Disaster Management in
Indian Railways.
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Maintenance and movement
of Accident Trains.
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Emergency provision in
coaches.
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Duties at Accident site
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First Aid and Fire fighting
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Feed back and valediction
CONTENTS
Main ingredients of Disaster
Management with special
focus on prevention,
Mitigation, rescue and relief.
Understand to work as a
team, Identify his personal
role and responsibility.
Maintenance and movement
of MRV, BD spl and Crane
spl.
Location of emergency
provisions, hatches,
electrical isolation.
Rescue techniques, handling
and transporting the injured.
Rendering first Aid and use
of fire fighting equipments.
Discussion and Question and
Answer session.
DURATION
3 hrs
1.5 hrs
1.5 hrs
1.5 hrs
1.5 hrs
6 hrs
3 hrs
Total = 18 Hours i.e. 3 days
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MOBILE TRAINING VAN
As it will be difficult to spare a large number of staff for training, a Mobile Training
Van should be planned by each Railway. The mobile training van should go to various places
where ART/ARMEs are located and train staff on theoretical and practical aspect of Disaster
Management. Till such time mobile training van is made ready, the conventional method of
training staff in STCs and BTCs should be continued.
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CONCLUSION
It is earnestly hoped that this methodology of training helps the Mechanical Dept. to
perform its role in Disaster Management expected of it and earn the appreciation of the
Administration. An effective Disaster Management will not only earn the goodwill of the
customers but also enhance the image of the Railways.
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