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2.9 Post-Incident Salvage Activity
2.9.1 In the aftermath of an incident, the Emergency Response Team, or in the
case of a level 2 or 3 incident, the Business Continuity Team (BCT), will be
responsible for securing the area, and making it safe and for conducting the
initial salvage operations. The post incident salvage activity should include the
following actions:
Action
Record
Action
Taken
Secure access to damaged area
Determine if entry to damaged facility is safe and establish what
precautions should be taken
Determine if specialist advice is required - e.g. structural engineer
Ensure personnel accessing the area have appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment
Carry out damage assessment survey - make an inventory of damaged
equipment
Photograph damaged areas
If possible protect exposed work areas
If possible protect or remove undamaged equipment and arrange temporary
storage
If possible arrange for safe reconnection of utilities to unaffected site areas
Advise the BCT on the potential period of unavailability of the premises
Meet Loss Adjusters on site
Call out clean up/ salvage/ restoration contractors
Work with consultants in quantifying repair needs
Arrange temporary repairs as required
Arrange temporary light, power, heat
Commence salvage activities
Arrange extra security if necessary
Arrange for redirection of mail