
Control measure
Cordons: Silos or storage tanks
Control measure knowledge
An appropriate hazard area around a silo or storage tank should be identified and controlled, especially if there is a danger of collapse.
Access into the hazard area should be prevented, or limited to essential tasks with only the minimum number of fire and rescue service personnel. Fire and rescue service personnel should not enter a silo unless there is an immediate threat of serious injury or loss of life.
Strategic actions
Identify the presence and contents of silos and storage tanks in their area that have control measures such as cordons as part of an organisations risk management plan and include these control measures in SSRI
Ensure personnel are aware of high hazard silos and storage tanks in their area and where appropriate conduct risk visits to identify suitable cordon distances
Tactical actions
- Identify the presence and contents of silos and storage tanks and the assess the risk to personnel
TRAINING SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and understanding
Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Cordon controls: Silos or storage tanks |
Understand:
Refer to – Establish appropriate cordon controls – Incident command training specification |
Practical application
Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Cordon controls: Silos or storage tanks |
Demonstrate the ability to:
Refer to – Establish appropriate cordon controls – Incident command training specification |
- HazardSilos and storage tanks
- Control measureIsolate a silo or storage tank