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There are particular hazards and risks associated with working with low-temperature liquefied gases. Users should assess the risks and take suitable precautions for their personal safety and the...

Personnel may encounter extreme cold when attending industrial sites where there are refrigerators, freezers or cryogenic liquids. Refer to supplementary information about cryogenics,...

​Cryogenic liquids are liquefied gases that are kept in their liquid state at very low temperatures. All cryogenic liquids are gases at normal temperatures and pressures. The vapours and gases...

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanners, using non-invasive techniques, are used in a large number of hospitals and medical facilities. MRI scanners can either be housed in self-contained suites,...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Scene survey: Hazardous materials   Premises that contain and use biological agents for the purpose of research are also known to...

Cryogenic materials are liquefied gases that are maintained in their liquid state by a combination of cooling to very low temperatures (typically below –150C) and increased pressure. Key...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Containment of polluting materials   Once released from containment there is no way to return cryogenic materials to their...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Contain cryogenic materials Understand: The limitation of fire service intervention once cryogenic...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome ...