063/2020: NZTA Driving Hours Variation
Note that the NZTA Variation to driving hours has been renewed for another year.
Note that the NZTA Variation to driving hours has been renewed for another year.
Ensure all personnel know that the yellow reflective arrows on “Wayout” couplings on extruded lay flat hose (mostly Flashflood 500) point towards the way back down the hose towards the pump.
This National Notice has been superseded by 066/2020 COVID-19 Alert Levels and SDPP updates(external link)
ActionAuckland based personnel:
Continue following the Service Delivery Preventative Protection Protocols (SDPPP) for Alert Level 3(external link) until 11. 59pm on Sunday 30 August 2020.
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Remove any in-line valves used for airbags that are not fitted with a relief valve and return them to your Region Equipment Coordinator. Note that the new Sava relief/shut-off valves are fitted with a bleed valve that must be closed when the airbag is inflated.
All Auckland based personnel are to continue following the Service Delivery Preventative Protection Protocols (SDPPP) for Alert Level 3. All other personnel are to continue following the SDPPP for Alert Level 2.
Auckland COVID Alert Level 3 was implemented at 1200hrs 12 Aug 2020 while the remainder of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2. This introduces a difference in medical response activities based on location. St John have moved to introduce the following precautions, actions and PPE use.
ActionAll personnel (except Auckland based personnel) are to begin following the Service Delivery Preventative Protection Protocols (SDPPP) for Alert Level 2. Auckland personnel are to follow the SDPPP for Alert Level 3.
Personnel involved in offshore deployment capabilities are to ensure they are aware of our approach to offshore response during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
ActionCorrect procedure must be followed when returning contaminated garments to TotalCare for cleaning, repair or replacement. This National Safety Notice replaces National Notice 023/2016. Situation
The correct procedure when returning contaminated garments to TotalCare is detailed in the Uniform and PPE Equipment Manual N2 TM.