
Control measure
Use intrinsically safe equipment
Control measure knowledge
Any equipment that is not intrinsically safe can provide an ignition source for a gas within its flammable or explosive limits. This may cause combustion or explosion. The use of intrinsically safe equipment will preclude this.
In most confined spaces, it is impossible to classify the atmosphere present. For fire and rescue service operations, intrinsically safe equipment must meet the appropriate ATEX classification for more information on ATEX see HSE guidance.
For further information on fireground radios see:Â Fireground radios guidance: ATEX-approved radios
Strategic actions
Ensure that equipment that meets the appropriate ATEX classification is available to crews trained to work in confined spaces
Tactical actions
- Use only intrinsically safe equipment in confined spaces where there is a risk of a flammable or explosive atmosphere
Use only ATEX approved equipment in flammable or explosive atmospheres
Use only ATEX approved communications equipment when crews enter any potentially explosive atmosphere
Use only ATEX approved equipment when crews enter any potentially flammable atmosphere
TRAINING SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and understanding
Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Use intrinsically safe equipment |
Understand:
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Practical application
Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Use intrinsically safe equipment |
Demonstrate the ability to:
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- Control measureIsolate or limit gases, liquids and other flowing materials
- Control measureImplement supervision arrangements