May 30, 2023
Tactical Action - Ensure instructions of the responsible person or on-site staff for prohibited equipment are followed when entering an explosive atmosphere
May 29, 2023
Strategic Action - Consider using joint on-site training and exercises to identify the potential hazards of explosive atmospheres
Strategic Action - Carry out a risk assessment to identify the potential explosive atmospheres (zones), where personnel will be expected to attend and operate
November 01, 2022
Hazard - Flammable or explosive atmospheres
Control ignition sources replaced with Eliminate or control ignition sources
Control measure - ARCHIVED -Control ignition sources
Archived - relevant content within Eliminate or control ignition sources
July 14, 2022
Control measure - Respiratory protective equipment
BSI link updated
June 17, 2022
Utilities and fuel
Hazard - High-security features
Website error reinstated archived content
June 09, 2022
Hazard - Atmospheric conditions in sewers
In conjunction updated to current guidance
January 18, 2022
Responsibility of fire and rescue services
Generic statement approval by NFCC Steering Group 11/01/2022
January 17, 2022
Strategic Action - Maintain a directory of emergency contact details for local utility and fuel supply companies
Revised content - Geophysical hazards, First edition - version one, approved by steering group 11/01/2021
December 08, 2021
Control measure - ARCHIVED - Site-Specific Risk Information (SSRI)
ARCHIVED - following publication of Operations third edition, version one
September 23, 2021
Control measure - Apply situational awareness: Utilities and fuel
Revised with the recognise the potential impact on critical systems and business continuity .Strategic and tactical actions added, revised or omitted- approved by Operations Guidance Forum 07/09/2021
September 16, 2021
Tactical Action - Communicate the details of any utility or fuel supplies that are not isolated to personnel and other emergency responders
Wording revised - approved by Operations Guidance Forum 07/09/2021
Strategic Action - Participate in joint training and exercises to improve the familiarisation of personnel with utility and fuel supplies and storage facilities
Revised with inclusion of storage facilitates following feedback- approved by Operations Guidance Forum 07/09/2021
August 19, 2021
Hazard - Person entrapped by high-voltage electricity
NO CHANGE - DOCUMENT IDENTIFIER UPDATED
August 03, 2021
Utilities and fuel
July 23, 2021
Tactical Action - Consider whether existing information held about premises or locations should be reviewed, or whether ...
Revised following approval of All Incident Actions scenario by Operations Committee 07/07/2021
July 12, 2021
Utilities and fuel
June 22, 2021
Hazard - ARCHIVED - Confined spaces
Archived following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
May 26, 2021
Control measure - Safe system of work: Atmospheric conditions
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021. Content from: Carry out atmospheric testing and monitoring Provide ventilation Isolate or limit gases, liquids and other flowing materials
Tactical Action - Use only ATEX approved equipment in confined spaces if there is a risk of an explosive atmosphere
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
May 25, 2021
Tactical Action - Isolate the confined space or sources to prevent the ingress of gas, liquids or flowing materials
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Investigate the possibility of ingress from gas, liquids or flowing materials into the confined space, including surface water
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Refer to information provided by SSRI site working plan or the responsible person, about the storage ...
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Control measure - Safe system of work: Atmospheric conditions - HSC
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021. Content from: Carry out atmospheric testing and monitoring Provide ventilation Isolate or limit gases, liquids and other flowing materials
Control measure - Safe system of work: Atmospheric conditions - HSC
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021. Content from: Carry out atmospheric testing and monitoring Provide ventilation Isolate or limit gases, liquids and other flowing materials
Tactical Action - Consider the controlled removal of materials, to reduce the quantity of gases being released
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Isolate or limit all ignition sources before ventilating if flammable gases may be present
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Consider ventilation to improve internal conditions
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Consider requesting specialist advice or assistance for atmospheric detection, identification and monitoring
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Tactical Action - Carry out testing and monitoring of the atmosphere and use the results to inform the incident plan
No change following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Strategic Action - Consider providing equipment to ventilate confined spaces
No change following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Strategic Action - Enable access to suitable atmospheric monitoring equipment that can be used for multiple applications
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
Strategic Action - Ensure that communication equipment that meets the appropriate ATEX classification is available ...
Revised following approval of Height, structures and confined spaces. Second edition, version 1 by NFCC Steering Group 04/05/2021
May 21, 2021
Utilities and fuel
May 18, 2021
Control measure - ARCHIVED - Emergency response plans
Archived following publication of National Operational Guidance: Operations (Third edition, version one) approved by NFCC Steering Group 05/05/2020
February 08, 2021
Hazard - Superheated steam and hot pipes
SSRI and emergency response plans - removed following update of Operations 3rd edition July 2020
Hazard - Pressurised storage vessels
SSRI and emergency response plans - removed following update of Operations 3rd edition July 2020
Hazard - Luminous discharge tube (neon) signs
SSRI and emergency response plans - removed following update of Operations 3rd edition July 2020
Hazard - Underground utility incidents
SSRI and emergency response plans - removed following update of Operations 3rd edition July 2020
Hazard - Flammable or explosive atmospheres
SSRI and emergency response plans - removed following update of Operations 3rd edition July 2020
Hazard - Pipeline failure
Site-specific risk information and Emergency response plan control measures updated as part of Review of Operations 3rd edition - knock on impact removal from hazards in other pieces of guidance
Hazard - Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Site-specific risk information and Emergency response plan control measures updated as part of Review of Operations 3rd edition - knock on impact removal from hazards in other pieces of guidance
Hazard - Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)
Site-specific risk information and Emergency response plan control measures updated as part of Review of Operations 3rd edition - knock on impact removal from hazards in other pieces of guidance
Hazard - Presence of chemicals
Site-specific risk information and Emergency response plan control measures updated as part of Review of Operations 3rd edition - knock on impact removal from hazards in other pieces of guidance
Hazard - Overheating transformers and cooling systems
Site-specific risk information and Emergency response plan control measures updated as part of Review of Operations 3rd edition - knock on impact removal from hazards in other pieces of guidance
Hazard - High-security features
Site-specific risk information and Emergency response plan control measures updated as part of Review of Operations 3rd edition - knock on impact removal from hazards in other pieces of guidance
Hazard - Radiation (nuclear power generation)
Site-specific risk information and Emergency response plan control measures updated as part of Review of Operations 3rd edition - knock on impact removal from hazards in other pieces of guidance
Hazard - Dealing with utility or fuel supplies at an incident
Site-specific risk information and Emergency response plan control measures updated as part of Review of Operations 3rd edition - knock on impact removal from hazards in other pieces of guidance