Control measure

Substance identification: Cylinders

Incident commanders should:

Use signs, labels, markings, container types and detection equipment to identify pressurised gas
Identify any physical damage to cylinders that may lead to potential failure

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Gather information and recognise symbols, labels and markings to identify cylinders	Understand: Classification and labelling of cylinders Signage identifying cylinders in the transport environment The information that may be gathered from a vehicle or crafts crew, when cylinders are being transported The information that may be gathered from a responsible person when cylinders are used/stored on a site Signage identifying storage and/or use of cylinders Refer to – Substance identification – Hazardous materials training specification

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Gather information and recognise symbols, labels and markings to identify cylinders

Understand:

Classification and labelling of cylinders
Signage identifying cylinders in the transport environment
The information that may be gathered from a vehicle or crafts crew, when cylinders are being transported
The information that may be gathered from a responsible person when cylinders are used/stored on a site
Signage identifying storage and/or use of cylinders

Refer to – Substance identification – Hazardous materials training specification

You need to know and understand:
You need to know and understand - TO BE ARCHIVED 2816
K How to access and use different sources of information relevant to fire and rescue incidents within your area of expertise
Technical
K 18 How to access and use different sources of information relevant to fire and rescue incidents within your area of expertise
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K Guidelines, legislation and standard operating procedures that apply when dealing with hazardous materials and decontamination K Types and sources of information about hazardous materials and decontamination and how to access these
Organisational
K 6 Guidelines, legislation and standard operating procedures that apply when dealing with hazardous materials and decontamination K 8 Types and sources of information about hazardous materials and decontamination and how to access these

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Gather information and recognise symbols, labels and markings to identify cylinders	Demonstrate the ability to: Use signs, labels and markings to identify the presence of cylinders and pressurised gases Access and interpret cylinder and pressurised gas information from various sources Identify involvement of cylinders and pressurised gases in fire Refer to – Substance identification – Hazardous materials training specification

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Gather information and recognise symbols, labels and markings to identify cylinders

Demonstrate the ability to:

Use signs, labels and markings to identify the presence of cylinders and pressurised gases
Access and interpret cylinder and pressurised gas information from various sources
Identify involvement of cylinders and pressurised gases in fire

Refer to – Substance identification – Hazardous materials training specification

You must be able to:
Provide special advice to control fire and rescue incidents
P 1 Gather information for fire and rescue incidents within your area of expertise in line with your organisation's procedures
You must be able to - TO BE ARCHIVED 2947
P Identify risks affecting your tasks and duties in line with your organisation's risk assessment procedures P Identify risks which may affect the safety of other people or property in line with your organisation's risk assessment guidance
Minimise damage to the environment from hazardous materials
P 4 Identify risks affecting your tasks and duties in line with your organisation's risk assessment procedures
Support operational incidents
P 15 Identify risks which may affect the safety of other people or property in line with your organisation's risk assessment guidance