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Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Fire water run-off as a polluting material Understand: That fire water run-off should be dealt with...

Fire water run-off is a form of polluting material and should be dealt with as such. In order to reduce the amount of polluting material being produced, it may be possible to either recycle the water...

UK fire and rescue services attend around 300 significant fires in waste sites each year. Fires occur at waste sites that are permitted or licensed by environmental agencies, that have an exemption...

Dilution Occasionally, the best solution for a small spillage on an area of hardstanding is to dilute it with lots of water and release it to the drainage system. Before doing this, carefully...

Minimising waste production saves money and resources. Storing and disposing of waste must be carried out legally to protect the environment. Waste management and disposal is subject to strict...

Due to the wide range of contexts that fall under the term 'industry', various terms are used in this guidance to describe those contexts. This list shows examples of the types of industry that are...

Magnetic equipment is widely used in industry for a number of different applications. Magnets can be used to lift and move heavy loads. Industrial magnets are often used in conveyor and chute...

The generic control measures for this hazard should be applied when dealing with any fire in a waste site or facility, whatever the size or complexity. This guidance has been written to assist...

Waste management sites are likely to contain varying quantities and types of pressurised containers. These can vary in size from domestic aerosols to larger pressurised gas cylinders, and will...

Hazardous substances or materials, including chemicals, paints, batteries and oils, may be involved in a waste fire. Some of these may be unknown by the site operator or not marked. At illegal...

The environmental agencies’ pollution control function and regulation have various facets. Waste The agencies are responsible for: Setting consistent standards for waste management...

Environmental agencies lead on the investigation and enforcement of serious waste crime, which is often organised, large-scale and very profitable. Offences can range from the illegal dumping or...

All fire and rescue service premises have the potential to damage the natural environment. Pollution incidents and other environmental damage can result from spillages, fires, accidents, negligence...

​During risk visits, fire and rescue service personnel should ask the operator if they have produced an environmental risk assessment (ERA). If an ERA is available and highlights a risk to the...

What is an Air Quality Cell? An Air Quality Cell (AQC) is a multi-agency group of technical experts who assess the risk of harm to the public and the environment arising from airborne pollutants...

The environmental impact of wildfires cannot be considered in isolation. The potential effect of these fires is an important factor when planning to deal with them. Wildfire has the potential to...

There are particular hazards and risks associated with working with low-temperature liquefied gases. Users should assess the risks and take suitable precautions for their personal safety and the...