July 17, 2019
Control measure - Safe method of work: Asbestos
Minor amendment. Abbreviation ACM removed to avoid confusion with Aluminum Claddin
May 08, 2019
Control measure - Safe method of work: Asbestos
Control measure - Containment: Toxic materials
Control measure - Substance identification: Toxic materials
March 12, 2019
Hazard - Exposure to materials with acute health effects
Minor amendment - Hyperlinks added. Cm's name changed to reflect approved content
May 02, 2018
Control measure - Cordon controls: Toxic materials
Training specification and general control measure links established
March 31, 2018
Control measure - Safe method of work: Asbestos
Tactical Action added as agreed at NIF meeting on 21-Feb-18
Control measure - Containment: Toxic materials
Tactical Action added as agreed at NIF meeting on 21-Feb-18
February 28, 2018
Control measure - Cordon controls: Toxic materials
New guidance approved for publication December 2017 NIF
February 26, 2018
Strategic Action - Provide arrangements for medical surveillance of personnel following incidents involving asbestos (by an appointed doctor), where appropriate
Tactical Action - Ensure a suitable method of work has been agreed with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prior ...
Tactical Action - If entering the hazard area follow HSE agreed method of working with asbestos-containing materials
Tactical Action - Avoid disturbing or releasing asbestos materials wherever possible
Tactical Action - Follow the three-step asbestos hazard identification process
Strategic Action - Ensure operational policy reflects all aspects of the agreed method of work
Strategic Action - Comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012/Control of Asbestos (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2012
Tactical Action - Comply with the conditions detailed in the Exemption Certificate from CAR 12 Asbestos Licensing and Notification Requirements
Tactical Action - Identify the presence of asbestos-containing materials and assess the level of risk (High or Lower Hazard)
Control measure - Safe method of work: Asbestos
New guidance approved for publication December 2017 NIF
Strategic Action - Provide procedures and support arrangements for identifying asbestos-containing materials
Tactical Action - Avoid committing responders into areas that may lead to contamination with asbestos if possible
Control measure - Substance identification: Toxic materials
New guidance approved for publication December 2017 NIF
Control measure - Cordon controls: Toxic materials
New guidance approved for publication December 2017 NIF
Strategic Action - Provide processes and systems to enable emergency responders to identify toxic substances
Tactical Action - Use detection equipment to identify and monitor levels of the toxic materials involved
Tactical Action - Use signs, labels, markings and container types to identify the presence of toxic materials
Tactical Action - Consider using water spray or curtains to contain and control toxic vapours and gases
Tactical Action - Prevent accidental mixing of different toxic materials as this can lead to reactions which may give off large amounts of heat and or gas
Strategic Action - Have procedures and support arrangements with regard to recognising toxic substances and how to protect people from acute health effects
Tactical Action - Extend the initial cordon downwind for airborne toxic materials
Tactical Action - Identify the location, physical state (solid, liquid, gas), type, quantity and toxicity of the released material
Tactical Action - Protect emergency responders’ routes of entry based on the physical form of the toxic substance
Tactical Action - Consider reducing vaporisation or gassing-off by absorbing spills with inert materials
Strategic Action - Provide suitable containment equipment to prevent the spread of hazardous materials
Control measure - Substance identification: Toxic materials - HHZ
Strategic Action - Have procedures and support arrangements with regard to recognising toxic substances and how to protect people from acute health effects
Tactical Action - Attempt to contain the spill or release of any toxic substances as close to the source as possible
Tactical Action - Establish exclusion zones, inner and outer cordons based on level of risk from toxic material
Strategic Action - Assess the foreseeable storage, use and transportation of toxic substances within their response ...
Control measure - Containment: Toxic materials
New guidance approved for publication December 2017 NIF
Tactical Action - Consider reducing vaporisation or gassing-off by covering or reducing the surface area of spills
Tactical Action - Determine the potential spread of toxic substances
Tactical Action - Consider the potential reaction between the toxic material and containment material/water, in some cases producing heat and/or flammable/toxic gas
Tactical Action - Consider reducing vaporisation or gassing-off by reducing the temperature of bulk containers
Tactical Action - Consider additional post-incident monitoring of responders who may have been exposed to toxic/harmful material as effects may be delayed
Strategic Action - Consider their local risks and provide procedures and support arrangements for gas and vapour monitoring ...
Tactical Action - Consider options to contain or disperse the spread of toxic materials in consultation with a hazardous materials adviser (HMA)
Hazard - Exposure to materials with acute health effects
New guidance approved for publication December 2017 NIF