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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