Training of Trainers for Disaster Management

TRAINING PLAN ON

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT

SUPERVISORS’ TRAINING CENTRE

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

BANGALORE

AUGUST 2011 1 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.

2. 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

2 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.

3.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.

3 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.

4 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

SL TOPICS CONTENTS DURATI ON 1 Training Techniques Systematic approach to Training, Lesson Plan, Visual Aids, 12 hrs Lecturing and Presentation skills 2 Features of Disaster Prevention, Mitigation, Relief, 3 hrs Management. Rescue and Restoration. 3 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 3 hrs Policy, Other Developments, Disaster Management Plans,

4 Chemical, Biological, Sources. prevention and Mitigation Radiological and Nuclear 3 hrs Disaster

5 Disaster Management in Recommendations of HLC and 4.5 hrs Indian Railways the Corporate Safety Plan 6 Integration with National Role of Railways in Railway and Disaster Plan Non-Railway Disasters ( In brief) Role of Civil Administration in Railway Disasters ( In brief) Possible disasters on the Railway 3 hrs system and their prevention and mitigation. Integration of Disaster Management into developmental planning.

5 7 Commissions on Railway Commission of Railway Safety Safety (reports in brief) 3 hrs Judicial Commission (Recommendations in brief ) 8 Disaster Management IR Manuals Plan Safety Management Plan of the 6 hrs division, HQ. 9 Case Studies Discussions on disaster management efforts in some of the 3 hrs latest railway related disasters. 10 Films and Videos on On related topics 3 hrs Disaster Management 11 Saving Trapped passengers Techniques for carrying Rescue techniques 3 hrs /transporting of injured people Handling Corpses 12 Operation of Accident Operation of Crane, SPART, ART, 1.5 hrs Relief Trains and MRV. 13 Demo on use of Rescue HRD, HRE, Fire Fighting, various 6 hrs Equipments Cold cutting equipment etc 14 Table top simulation Class room group exercise 3 hrs exercise 15 Coaches Locations of Emergency provisions 1.5 hrs in Coaches 16 Duties of various Railway Duties of Supervisors, controllers, 3 hrs staff and other front line staff. 17 Emergency Medical First Aid and Trauma Care 3 hrs Response 18 Fire Fighting Types of fire extinguishers and their 3 hrs handling. 19 PR/Media Public Relations and Media 1.5 hrs Handling 20 Feed Back And Discussion Question and Answer 3 hrs Valediction session.

Total = 72 Hours i.e. 12 days

6 b) FOR MECHANICAL SUPERVISORS Venue : STCs Duration : 5 Days Frequency: Every 3 years

SL TOPICS CONTENTS DURATION 1 Introduction to Disaster Main ingredients of DM with 3 hrs management and emphasis on Prevention, development on National Mitigation, relief, rescue and Front restoration. 2 Disaster Management in Recommendations of HLC 4.5 hrs Indian Railways and DM plan. 3 Role of Mechanical Role of Supervisors of 3 hrs department Mechanical department their duties and responsibilities. 4 Accident Relief Trains and Movement of Relief trains 3 hrs use of Rescue equipments. MRV, BD Spl, SPART and Cranes 5 Duties at Accident Site Duties of Mechanical 3 hrs supervisors and staff at accident site. 6 Rescue Techniques First Aid, Shifting and 6 hrs handling the injured, Fire fighting use of various fire extinguishing equipments. 7 Emergency provisions in Emergency windows and 1.5 hrs coaches hatches, Isolation through emergency windows. 8 Disaster Management films Photos and Videos focussing 3 hrs on latest Railway Accidents. 9 Feed back and valediction Discussion and question and 3 hrs answer session.

Total = 30 hours i.e. 5 days

7 c) FOR TECHNICIANS Venue : STCs and BTCs Duration : 3 Days Frequency : Every 3 years

SL TOPICS CONTENTS DURATION 1 Introduction to Disaster Main ingredients of Disaster 3 hrs management. Management with special focus on prevention, Mitigation, rescue and relief. 2 Disaster Management in Understand to work as a 1.5 hrs Indian Railways. team, Identify his personal role and responsibility. 3 Maintenance and movement Maintenance and movement 1.5 hrs of Accident Trains. of MRV, BD spl and Crane spl. 4 Emergency provision in Location of emergency 1.5 hrs coaches. provisions, hatches, electrical isolation. 5 Duties at Accident site Rescue techniques, handling 1.5 hrs and transporting the injured. 6 First Aid and Fire fighting Rendering first Aid and use 6 hrs of fire fighting equipments. 7 Feed back and valediction Discussion and Question and 3 hrs Answer session.

Total = 18 Hours i.e. 3 days

6. 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.

7. 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.