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Motor vehicle repair workshops carry out repairs or maintenance on all types of motor vehicles and caravans. Some of the activities, vehicle parts and associated equipment may be hazardous to the work...

This hazard is for non-fire related incidents. If the construction or demolition site is involved in fire, also refer to the Fires in buildings under construction or demolition guidance. Constructi...

A burn is caused by dry heat, for example by an iron or a fire. A scald is caused by something wet, for example by hot water or steam. Burns to the skin can be very painful and may result in: Red...

In addition to on-site machinery found in industry, other types of mechanisms can entrap a casualty, including: Escalators or moving walkways Agricultural harvesting or baling equipment ...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with On-site machinery   If a passenger lift (also referred to as an elevator) stops moving due to a mechanical defect or loss of power, the fire...

When a casualty has been located, the primary focus should be on their rescue. Within the LAST acronym, ‘Access’ may form part of the rescue plan. How access is made will vary depending on t...

Normal fire service radio telecommunications may be rendered ineffective when operating in below ground environments and infrastructure. Fire and rescue services should take care when accepting ...

A below ground structure is either partially or fully under the ground, or under another type of covering, such as concrete. Incidents in these types of structures may present significant hazards for ...

Above ground structures in the built environment can be divided into the following classes: Framed and unframed buildings (not included in this section of guidance; refer to Fires in buildings �...

It is not possible to provide a comprehensive list of confined spaces. Some spaces may become confined when work is carried out, or during their construction, fabrication or subsequent modificat...

The fire and rescue service may be called specifically to deal with uncontrolled or unstable explosive materials (for example, a road traffic collision involving a vehicle carrying explosives), or the...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Hazardous materials: Physical hazards – Explosive materials This hazard is to provide information about the use of explosives, including fireworks, ...

For this hazard, the term munitions includes: Licensed firearms Ammunition, such as cartridges, bullets or rounds There is the potential for personnel to encounter munitions. Although often...

Some industries use the word 'plant' to indicate specialist equipment, machinery or industrial premises. For the purposes of this guidance, the word 'plant' has purposely been avoided and is referred ...

Some industries use the word 'plant' to indicate specialist equipment, machinery or industrial premises. For the purposes of this guidance, the word 'plant' has purposely been avoided and is referred ...

This section contains generic control measures that should be applied when dealing with any incident in an industrial context, whatever the size or complexity. There are many types of working envir...

Hydrology is the science concerned with the properties of water, and especially its movement in relation to land. The study of water movement and its behaviour relating to the topography, allows pers...

The hazards presented by vehicle safety systems include: Heat from vehicle components Physical injury from fast-moving vehicle components Noise from deployment of safety systems Skin irr...

The term ‘alternative fuel vehicles’ (AFV) refers to vehicles powered by fuels other than petrol or diesel. The hazards and control measures for incidents involving AFVs should be considered in...

The official name for detonators is ‘signal, railway track, explosive’. They were previously referred to ‘fog signals’ or ‘railway for signals’. Detonators are small explosive devices use...