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Topic 6: Siting theory

Training aim

To ensure students understand:

• the siting considerations of an operator of the appliance

• the ground condition considerations for siting appliance

• the requirements when siting appliance on a gradient

• obstructions to be considered when siting the appliance

• positioning considerations when siting the appliance

• maximum wind speed allowed for safe operation of the appliance.

Resources

• training room

• student resources

CONTENT TO COVER

Recap

Recap main points from previous session.

Siting responsibilities

Cover the following:

• The Incident Controller (IC) will have the responsibility as to when
and where an aerial will be used.

• The OIC of the aerial has the responsibility to sight the aerial within
its operating range for the objectives given.

September 2018 | Version 2