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This control measure should be read in conjunction with Absorption of polluting materials   Minor spillages can be contained using absorbent materials like pads, sheets and booms....

It may be appropriate to contain minor spillages by using absorbent materials, such as pads, sheets and booms. Soil, sand and cement all have absorbent qualities and can be used to create improvised...

It may be appropriate to contain minor spillages by using absorbent materials, such as pads, sheets and booms. Soil, sand and cement all have absorbent qualities and can be used to create...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Types of absorbent materials Understand: What materials are suitable for use as absorbent materials ...

Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Zoonotic...

If the incident has been classified as hazardous materials, due to the confirmed or suspected presence of biological hazards (biohazards), the relevant Hazardous materials control measures should...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Foundation for environmental protection - Pollutant categories   Polluting materials may affect the environment during or following incidents....

The term ‘Hazardous materials’ (also referred to as dangerous or hazardous substances or goods) means solids, liquids, vapours or gases that can harm people, animals, other living organisms,...

This hazard deals with control measures to prevent exposure and to manage its occurrence. The optimum situation is to avoid the exposure of responders. Exposure occurs when a harmful substance...

Exposure occurs when a harmful substance enters the body through a route, for example, inhalation, ingestion, absorption or injection, or when the body is irradiated. Where exposure to a...

The term ‘hazardous materials’ (also referred to as Hazmats or dangerous/hazardous substances or goods) means solids, liquids, or gases that can harm people, other living organisms, property or...

​Substances that cause health effects are commonly referred to as toxic, harmful or poisonous. These terms refer to a substance’s ability to cause injury or damage to a human being, an animal or...

The term ‘Hazardous materials’ (also referred to as a HazMat or as dangerous/hazardous substances or goods) means solids, liquids, vapours or gases that can harm people, animals, other living...

TRAINING SPECIFICATION Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome ...

The simplest member of the aromatic hydrocarbons in benzene (C6H6). It has a unique structure consisting of six carbon atoms arranged in a ring, with alternating double and single bonds. The unique...

Heat energy always flows from regions of high temperature to regions of lower temperature. Heat will always flow when there is a temperature difference, no matter how small that temperature...

​ Abrasion resistance: ensures that CPC material in a particular class has a degree of abrasion resistance, depending on the intended use. Due to the arduous nature of CPC use in fire and rescue...

Definitions It is important that all fire and rescue services adopt common terminology and definitions to improve inter-operability and safety at all hazardous materials incidents whether they...

Adsorption/absorption is the process of soaking up a liquid hazardous material to prevent enlargement of a contaminated area. It is primarily used in decontamination for wiping off personal...