NHI Course Managing Traffic Incidents and Roadway Emergencies Module 14. Quick Clearance Techniques 14-1
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1 NHI Course Managing Traffic Incidents and Roadway Emergencies Module 14 Quick Clearance Techniques 14-1
2 Learning Objectives Define quick clearance and describe the benefits of quick clearance List the strategies needed to implement a multi-agency quick clearance policy Describe the current local status of towing regulations related to clearance of truck crashes Quick Clearance Techniques 14-2
3 Definition of Clearance? Safely and Quickly Safely and Quickly remove vehicles, debris, spilled cargo; restore the roadway to full capacity Quick Clearance Techniques 14-3
4 Objectives of Incident Clearance Remove the incident from the road as quickly as possible Ensure safety of responders, victims and other motorists by reducing the chances of secondary incidents Quick Clearance Techniques 14-4
5 "Bang for your Buck" Rapid Response and Clearance is the Single most Effective Incident Management Strategy 1 (1) Findings and Conclusions FHWA Demo Project 86 Quick Clearance Techniques 14-5
6 Quick Clearance Strategies Service Patrols Liability exemption Move-it or Steer-it it-clear-it Law Expedited diesel fuel clean-up Enhance technology and prioritize police investigative tasks Create a Recovery class of heavy tows Quick Clearance Techniques 14-6
7 Quick Clearance What does it mean to you? What could be components of, or strategies for, a Quick Clearance Program? Quick Clearance Techniques 14-7
8 DOT Operated Service Patrols Illinois has hands free under reach tow unit Tennessee uses a nylon tow strap and push bumper Quick Clearance Techniques 14-8
9 An Interstate should not be Shut Down by Tow Operators Quick Clearance Techniques 14-9
10 Turn Back the Clock Five Hours Quick Clearance Techniques 14-10
11 Outdated 25-ton Tow Quick Clearance Techniques 14-11
12 Pair of 60-ton Rotators Quick Clearance Techniques 14-12
13 60-ton Unit Relocating a Loaded Overturned Truck Quick Clearance Techniques 14-13
14 Highway Maintenance and Construction Equipment for the right job The right tools Quick Clearance Techniques 14-14
15 Crash Investigation Technology Quick Clearance Techniques 14-15
16 Good TIM Programs can Reduce Liability Risks Puts Public Safety Ahead of Property Concerns Limits Responder Exposure Reduces Secondary Crashes Validates that the Actions Taken Were in the Interest of Safety Quick Clearance Techniques 14-16
17 Changes Made in Clearance SOP Administrative or Departmental Policy DOT Incident Response plans with established goals and incident data tracking Police major crash investigation policy with clearance goals Tow-truck standards updated established a Recovery Class Push Bumpers on Police Squads Development of Accident Investigation Sites Establish or expand Service Patrol programs Quick Clearance Techniques 14-17
18 Changes Made in Clearance SOP (cont'd) Agency Agreement or MOU An Open Roads Open Roads policy that states the quick clearance philosophy and sets goals An agreement with the Medical Examiner s office improved response or delegation An effective, common sense policy for mitigation of diesel fuel spills on the travel lanes (multi-agency) Agreement to conduct multi-agency training exercises and cross training Quick Clearance Techniques 14-18
19 Changes Made in Clearance SOP Legislative (cont'd) Motor Vehicle Law requiring motorists to move damaged vehicles out of traffic, Move-It Law Establish or expand a liability exemption to include DOT, Tow Operators as well as Police and Fire Mandate training and competency certification for tow operators Quick Clearance Techniques 14-19
20 Quick Clearance Success Story Wash DOT, State Patrol and Recovery Tow Class Quick Clearance Techniques 14-20
21 Video Presentation This slide does not display; it serves as a placeholder while the instructor introduces and shows the videos. Quick Clearance Techniques 14-21
22 Final Exercise This slide does not display; it serves as a placeholder while the instructor conducts the exercise. Quick Clearance Techniques 14-22
23 Review Learning Objectives Define quick clearance and describe the benefits of quick clearance List the strategies needed to implement a multi-agency quick clearance policy Describe the current local status of towing regulations related to clearance of truck crashes Quick Clearance Techniques 14-23
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