Control measure
Adopt defensive tactics until the utility system is isolated
Control measure knowledge
If utility systems have been tampered with it may not be possible, or it may be too hazardous, for personnel to isolate them. Assistance will be required from the relevant utility supplier or competent person to make the system safe.
If the gas supply system may have been subject to illegal activity, cordons and controls appropriate for explosive atmospheres should be applied.
In the interim, personnel should adopt defensive tactics and ensure all emergency responders are made aware of the presence of a potentially hazardous utility system.
Strategic actions
Fire and rescue services should:
Establish arrangements with local utility suppliers and maintain up-to-date emergency contact details in their fire control rooms
Consider making electrical gloves available to personnel for use at incidents involving live electricity
Tactical actions
Incident commanders should:
Adopt defensive tactics until the utility system is isolated
Inform emergency responders about the presence of a potentially hazardous utility system
Seek specialist assistance to make the utility system safe
- Consider the appropriate use of electrical gloves, in line with service procedures
Consider applying appropriate controls for explosive atmospheres if a gas supply system may be affected
TRAINING SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and understanding
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Adopt defensive tactics until the utility supply is isolated |
Understand:
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Practical application
| Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Adopt defensive tactics until the utility supply is isolated |
Demonstrate the ability to:
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