Hazard
Polluting materials
Hazard Knowledge
Contaminated and polluting materials will affect the environment during incidents. Operational actions may cause or increase pollution, for example, if fires are extinguished without any precautionary actions being taken to contain run-off.
The following types of polluting materials could result from an incident: See Section 1.2.4, Environmental Protection Handbook and National Operational Guidance: Hazardous Materials.
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Scenario |
Examples of polluting materials |
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Road traffic collisions |
Oils, fuel, coolants or other liquids |
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Spillages of non-hazardous materials |
Organic matter such as beer and milk |
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Spillages of hazardous materials |
Corrosive, toxic, and flammable materials |
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Using first aid equipment |
Clinical waste, disposable gloves, bandages |
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Fires involving environmentally damaging materials |
Contaminated fire water run-off, toxic smoke plumes, hazardous wastes/residues |
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Incidents involving contaminating materials |
Biological or radioactive materials |
All of these scenarios may result in contaminated personal protective equipment and operational equipment.
Knowledge and understanding
| Hazard | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| Polluting materials | Understand all associated hazard knowledge |
- Control measureOperational risk information plan
- Control measureAccess to specialist advice