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There are strict controls on transporting hazardous waste. Fire and rescue services do have dispensation in exceptional, life-saving circumstances. For more information refer to: ...

There are strict controls on transporting hazardous waste. Fire and rescue services do have dispensation in exceptional, life-saving circumstances. For more information refer to: Foundation for...

Under the ‘LAST’ acronym, Transport is the final element to facilitate the casualty receiving appropriate and definitive medical care. It should provide the removal of casualties to a place...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist resources   Identifying the need for and requesting the attendance of medical resources for casualty care at an early...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist resources   In addition to the environmental protection resources held by fire and rescue services, specialist resources...

It is not possible to provide a comprehensive list of confined spaces. Some spaces may become confined when work is carried out, or during their construction, fabrication or subsequent...

Fire and rescue service personnel need to consider the possibility of unusually complex access to and egress from the scene of operations. Considerations may include the need for additional and...

For rail-related incidents located underground or in tunnels, safe systems of work, over and above those for working in the rail infrastructure, should take into account: Gaining an...

Many different types of industry operate within waterways, including: Cargo operators Passenger services Leisure industry Boat builders Commercial fishing A waterway is a...

The term vessel includes: Ships Boats Yachts Watercraft Vessels vary in size, age and construction, and will be subject to the marine regulation for the country of registration....

Throughout the utility and fuel industries, chemicals play a key part in the processes of production, transportation and supply to the customer. Fire and rescue service personnel, at any incidents...

A casualty may be considered to have ‘complex requirements’ if they could be described as bariatric, or if they are dependent on medical equipment to maintain a condition or support life....

Bariatric management or lifting equipment may reduce hazards; it is important to know what equipment is available from fire and rescue services and emergency medical services. The availability...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Situational awareness   The initial scene assessment at a potential hazardous materials incident must be carried out from a...

Due to the dangerous nature of hazard materials there are many laws, acts and regulations which govern their manufacture, transportation and use. Depending on the location, nature and quantity...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist advice   To ensure a hazardous materials incident is managed safely, the fire and rescue service will need to...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Cordon controls   Initial cordon An initial inner cordon should be temporarily established by the first emergency...

The information provided through legislation on hazardous materials containers is a key factor in identifying hazards to responders and the public. Other sources of information should also be...

Any hazardous materials incident has the potential to produce waste. This may either be the hazardous material itself, equipment used to clean up the spillage, deal with the hazardous material...