
September 15, 2023
Tactical Action - Not attempt to access floating photovoltaic systems via pontoons or boats
Tactical Action - Exercise caution in the vicinity of a commercial photovoltaic system until isolation has been confirmed
Tactical Action - Request specialist advice and assistance for dealing with commercial photovoltaic systems
Tactical Action - Consider the potential for roof collapse or partial or structural collapse due to the weight of a photovoltaic system New
Control measure - Isolate photovoltaic systems
No change - Paragraph spacing
Tactical Action - Take care in the vicinity of a photovoltaic system that has a solar tracker device until it is isolated
Tactical Action - Consider using equipment to prevent further generation of electricity by covering the photovoltaic ...
Tactical Action - Consider isolating the photovoltaic system as close to the panels as possible
September 12, 2023
Responsibility of fire and rescue services
Generic statement approval by NFCC Steering Group 11/01/2022
September 10, 2023
Tactical Action - Consider the presence and isolation of battery storage units associated with a photovoltaic system
Tactical Action - Isolate the electricity supply at the consumer unit associated with photovoltaic systems
Strategic Action - Consider making electrical gloves available to personnel for use at incidents involving a photovoltaic electricity supply
Tactical Action - Consider the appropriate use of electrical gloves when dealing with phtovoltaic systems in line with service procedures
Strategic Action - Consider procuring equipment that can be used to prevent further generation of electricity by covering photovoltaic panels
Strategic Action - Maintain contact details of the responsible person for commercial photovoltaic systems in their area
Strategic Action - Ensure that Site-Specific Risk Information (SSRI) includes details of photovoltaic systems, isolation switches and battery storage
Hazard - Photovoltaic systems
Content updated based on National Operational Learning Submission
June 08, 2023
Control measure - Use intrinsically safe equipment
Updated to include more detailed guidance on use of non- Intrinsically safe equipment
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
Hazard - High-security features
Website error reinstated archived content
Utilities and fuel
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