Hazard Knowledge

The movement or use of vehicles or machinery near to an incident may cause vibration, which can:

• Worsen the condition of casualties
• Cause structures, above or below ground level, to become unstable
• Cause excavations or natural features to become unstable
• Worsen instability in structures, excavations or natural features
• Distress animals
• Impact on fire and rescue service activities

Vehicles that may be near to an incident include:

• On-site vehicles
• Emergency services vehicles
• Rail vehicles
• Road vehicles

Machinery that may be near to an incident includes:

• On-site machinery
• Emergency services machinery and equipment