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Safe routes for accessing the scene of operations should be identified, taking account of compartmentation and other engineered solutions. These routes should be monitored and maintained. It...

If the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner is still emitting a strong magnetic field,  personnel should not enter the scanner room (beyond the demarcation line) with any metal or battery...

On-site machinery may prove useful to move or separate materials during an incident, such as waste or items of stock; however, this should be done under the supervision of the fire and rescue...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with: Situational awareness: Survival guidance Situational awareness: Water survival guidance   When gathering...

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanners will most commonly be found in medical facilities, such as hospitals. However, they may also be found in animal facilities, such as veterinary clinics...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Situational awareness: People at risk   Fire control personnel managing a call should only question callers to build situational...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist advice   It is unlikely personnel will have an in-depth knowledge of all types of industry they could encounter....

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Consider community recovery   Industries, organisations and businesses may have business continuity plans to ensure the safety...

The controlled use of on-site vehicles may be beneficial, either to maintain business continuity or assist with operational activity. For example, they could be used to move or separate...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist advice   Scaffolding tags, normally found near the primary access point, should provide information about the...

Personnel should not use the scaffolding if there is any doubt about its integrity. Other means of access and egress should be evaluated. If there are urgent circumstances where...

Unlike MRI scanners, isolating the electrical supply does not have a time delay and there is no cost implication or risk of damage to the instrument by operating the electrical isolation...

During an incident, people at risk may be trapped and unable to reach a place of safety due to: Their ability The location and behaviour of the incident Physical limitations of the...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Calls from or about trapped people at risk   There are many reasons why people may become trapped in water. It may be because flooding has...

People at risk who are unable to evacuate the area of terrorist attacks safely will need to be rescued by operational personnel or other emergency responders. This includes people who have followed...

If on-site machinery has the potential to cause harm to  personnel or other responders, it may be necessary to restrict or prohibit its movement. On-site machinery operators should be...

On-site machinery may still be operating when the fire and rescue service arrives. Personnel should liaise with on-site staff to identify where and how to isolate the on-site machinery, and to...

When using on-site machinery, on-site staff should be closely supervised to ensure they are not taking unnecessary risks, they have the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and they...

Industrial sites vary in size, type and complexity, which may impact on dealing with an incident. Features that should be considered include: Design and method of construction - refer to the...

Lasers may be used for cutting, welding, sorting, counting, printing and measuring. They emit radiation as narrow concentrated beams of light, not necessarily visible to the human eye. Their most...