Control measure

Monitor for signs of collapse or instability of temporary structures

Fire and rescue services should:

Gather information about the location and type of temporary structures where feasible

Incident commanders should:

Liaise with the responsible person; in the case of temporary structures this may be a hire company
Identify the type of structure, its method of construction and what it is being used for
Look for signs and assess the likelihood of instability or collapse
Look for signs of structural support that has been compromised or is missing
Look for and assess the suitability of temporary supports, ground anchors and propping
Consider the impact of current and forecast weather conditions on temporary structures

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Monitor for signs of collapse or instability of temporary structures	Understand: The type of construction used in temporary structures The method and sequence of construction or erection The reasons why a temporary structure may collapse Refer to: Fires in Buildings training specification – Look for signs of collapse

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Monitor for signs of collapse or instability of temporary structures

Understand:

You need to know and understand:
You need to know and understand: 2920
K Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K Building features and facilities that can cause risk to firefighters when responding to incidents
Health & Safety
K 1 Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K 2 How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents
Technical
K 20 Building features and facilities that can cause risk to firefighters when responding to incidents

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Monitor for signs of collapse or instability of temporary structures	Demonstrate the ability to: Identify potential signs of collapse and falling debris Identify hazardous areas that may be at risk of collapse Provide temporary structure hazard information to all personnel on the incident ground Review and re-assess the potential for collapse and falling debris

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Monitor for signs of collapse or instability of temporary structures

Demonstrate the ability to:

Identify potential signs of collapse and falling debris
Identify hazardous areas that may be at risk of collapse
Provide temporary structure hazard information to all personnel on the incident ground
Review and re-assess the potential for collapse and falling debris

You must be able to:
Respond to fire and rescue incidents
P 2 Establish key factors about fire and rescue incidents and inform others in line with your organisation’s procedures, including: 2.1 Extent 2.2 Nature 2.3 Location P 3 Establish risks affecting fire and rescue incidents in line with your organisation’s risk assessment procedures P 5 Operate within appropriate risk control measures in line with your organisation's procedures
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P Operate within appropriate risk control measures in line with your organisation's procedures P Report anything which may adversely affect people's safety to others in line with your organisation's procedures P Operate in a safe manner within your agreed level of responsibility and expertise P Work with others in ways that: 11.1 Encourages cooperation 11.2 Supports common understanding 11.3 Promotes a positive image of your organisation
Support people involved in an operational incident
P 9 Report anything which may adversely affect people's safety to others in line with your organisation's procedures
For the whole standard
P 10 Operate in a safe manner within your agreed level of responsibility and expertise P 11 Work with others in ways that: 11.1 Encourages cooperation 11.2 Supports common understanding 11.3 Promotes a positive image of your organisation