Control measure
Assess the risk of working near water or other liquids
Control measure knowledge
A risk assessment when personnel are working near water or other liquids should take into account:
- The necessity of working near water or other liquids
- The required proximity to the water or other liquids
- The number of personnel required
- The operational activity that will take place
- The likelihood of accidental entry due to:
- Underfoot conditions
- Stability of the surrounding area
- Gradient
- Lack of guarding or barriers
- Weather conditions
- Reduced visibility
- The level of danger presented by the water or other liquids, such as:
- Depth
- Temperature
- Type of liquid, including potential contaminants
- Speed of flow
Strategic actions
Fire and rescue services should:
Make risk information regarding the presence of water, or other liquids, available to operational personnel
Tactical actions
Incident commanders should:
Avoid working near water or other liquids where possible
Commit the minimum number of personnel to the hazard area when working near water or other liquids
Assess the risk of accidental entry into water or other liquids
TRAINING SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and understanding
| Control measure element | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
Assess the risk of working near water or other liquids |
Understand:
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Practical application
| Control measure element | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
Avoid working near water or other liquids where possible |
Demonstrate the ability to:
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Commit the minimum number of personnel to the hazard area when working near water or other liquids |
Demonstrate the ability to:
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Assess the risk of accidental entry into water or other liquids |
Demonstrate the ability to:
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