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On Site Storage Requirements for Casualty Collection Units
CAPACITY
- Storage site must have all boxes intact in one area with sufficient space for deployment
SECURITY AND MAINTENANCE
- All location premises must have a minimum of a lock and key system
- All location storage must have a minimum of a lock and key system for security of CCU equipment
- For storage access and safety, keys should be made available to the following individuals :
- Site custodian
- Manager of facility
- Access to storage site should be limited to those who have consent from the CEMC, Site custodian or Facility Manager
- Storage site of CCU should be checked monthly to ensure :
- Inventory of equipment is updated
- No Hazards (i.e. leakage) have developed
- Updated monthly inventory checklist should be created and placed with the equipment
ACCESSIBILITY
- If equipment is on ground level, ensure equipment is placed on skids that are easily transported by pump truck/ forklift
- If equipment is elevated, it must be accessible by staircase (handrails on either side), equipment can be hand carried when deployed *
- If equipment is below ground level, ensure equipment is elevated off floor by skids. Moreover, ensure dryness of floor and no leakages.
- If equipment placed in trailer, ensure proper transportation vehicle is available to deploy equipment, as well to secure trailer indoors for the winter.
- Transportation for deployment of CCU should be made available in case of an emergency
EQUIPMENT
- Boxes with seals must not be opened unless deployed in response to emergency (to preserve lifespan of equipment)
- Any equipment broken or damaged should be reported to the Emergency Management Branch (EMB) of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
- Avoid having equipment around direct hazards (i.e. Water Pipes, Furnace)
DEPLOYMENT
- Refer to Operational Guidelines for Casualty Collecting Unit Deployment document
AGREEMENT
- Each CEMC should have a copy of a standardized agreement for the custodial care and responsibility of the CCU in a municipal location
*Access by ladder does not meet Ministry standards for safety
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