Summary Outline - Quality Assurance Review/After Action Report

VI. Quality Assurance Review/After Action Report

A. Evaluate assignment

1. Were risks adequately identified
2. Did the remedial measures keep the risks at an acceptable level, maximize the safe movement of the load and protect the public and the team
3. Identify any unforeseen risks
   1. Assess impact of the unforeseen risks
   2. Identify modifications to original plan that might have remedied the shortcoming
4. Review emergency incidents
   1. Assess impact on load, team and public safety
   2. Assess effectiveness of emergency procedures
   3. Identify modifications to emergency procedures
   4. Determine if any emergencies could have been avoided through better planning (i.e., overhead obstruction)

B. Evaluate Route Survey

1. Was the Route Survey accurate and beneficial to the safe movement of the load
2. Did the Route Survey adequately identify potential hazards and obstructions
   1. If not, how could the route survey procedures be improved

C. Evaluate the communication equipment and procedures

1. Was the communication equipment functional
2. Were the communication procedures effective and efficient
   1. Did the procedures promote timely and accurate information distribution
3. Identify modifications to the communication equipment and/or procedures to enhance effectiveness and/or efficiency

D. Evaluate team dynamics

1. Did the team operate in an effective and efficient manner
2. Did the team dynamics promote the safe movement of the load, and public and team safety
3. Identify modifications to individual team member roles and responsibilities to enhance safety

E. Communicate the results of the Quality Assurance Review via an After Action Report distributed to the motor carrier, pilot car company and permitting official

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