First Due Trench Rescue

By James B. Gargan

Book Overview

This vital new resource demonstrates the tools and techniques necessary to safely and successfully carry out a trench rescue operation. Chapters include assessment, hazard control, support operations, emergency care, disentanglement, removal and transfer, as well as a glossary of key terms.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815134312
• ISBN13: 9780815134312
• Release Date: December 1995
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Special Ops book was good

I needed the book and this was a good deal for a near flawless book.

Most comprehensive book on all aspects of trenching/shoring

This book covers from the author's experience all of the required safety and operational aspects of trench rescue. Recommend this book as a starting point for any class or operation regarding this subject.