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This control measure should be read in conjunction with Make a safe and controlled approach to the incident   Incidents affecting the transport network will present challenges to resp...

The working atmosphere of some incidents may not be safe to operate in without appropriate respiratory equipment (RPE), even if the atmosphere is initially found to be respirable. Portable or fixed on...

The working atmosphere of some incidents may not be safe to operate in without appropriate respiratory equipment (RPE), even if the atmosphere is initially found to be respirable. Portable or fixed on...

The working atmosphere of some incidents may not be safe to operate in without appropriate respiratory equipment (RPE), even if the atmosphere is initially found to be respirable. Portable or fixed on...

The working atmosphere of some incidents may not be safe to operate in without appropriate respiratory equipment (RPE), even if the atmosphere is initially found to be respirable. Portable or fixed on...

The working atmosphere of some incidents may not be safe to operate in without appropriate respiratory equipment (RPE), even if the atmosphere is initially found to be respirable. Portable or fixed on...

The working atmosphere of some incidents may not be safe to operate in without appropriate respiratory equipment (RPE), even if the atmosphere is initially found to be respirable. Portable or fixed on...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Make a safe and controlled approach to the incident   All responding vehicles should, where possible, approach cautiously and at a ...

A variety of manual and hydraulic tools are available for use in an extrication; which tool and how it is used will depend on the environment and the task. The appropriate tool should be selected base...

Unless attending an incidents involving animals, personnel should try to avoid any animals present. If animals cannot be avoided, they may need to be contained or controlled in order to�...

If it is not possible to reduce or isolate the source of noise, safe systems of work should be implemented to ensure: Communication between personnel is maintained Personnel do not rely on aud...

Under The Control of Noise at Work Regulations and The Control of Noise at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland), noise in the working environment should be eliminated or reduced. If this is no...

It may be possible to isolate the source of noise, if it is being produced by on-site machinery, vehicles or fire and rescue service equipment. Decisions to isolate these sources of noise may require ...

Working in reduced visibility may require: Lighting the scene Illuminating the hazard Illuminating personnel Appointing additional safety officers Establishing physical barriers Ma...

An appropriate understanding of structure design and construction materials is required to assess and monitor an unstable or collapsed structure. This will include identifying: Age, design an...

Selection and use of suitable equipment Any equipment provided for use in a confined space must be suitable for the purpose. If there is a risk of flammable gases in a confined space, which cou...

Fire and rescue authorities must make arrangements to obtain the information necessary to deliver their legislative responsibilities. This includes the requirement for site-specific assessment. Dev...

Health surveillance allows for early identification of ill health and helps identify any corrective action needed. Regulations exist for workplace exposure to: Noise Vibration Solvents F...

Health surveillance allows for early identification of ill health and helps identify any corrective action needed. Regulations exist for workplace exposure to: Noise Vibration Solvents F...

There are more than two thousand active mines and quarries in the UK, producing a wide range of minerals including: Construction aggregates Building stone Coal Industrial minerals The...