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Animals may need to be contained if they present a hazard, or if they need to be kept in a place of safety. It may be necessary to contain an individual animal or a group of animals; the method...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Containment of polluting materials   There are four principal ways of dealing with spills/releases of corrosives: Contain for...

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...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Containment of polluting materials   Managing a release of a substance with toxic health hazards will be primarily determined by their...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Containment of polluting materials   Premises that contain or work with biological agents will be equipped to control the use of the...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Containment of polluting materials   An unsealed source is a dust, powder or liquid. When released within a building the source can be...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Containment of polluting materials   Where flammable liquids are escaping from their container, stopping any leak will limit...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Select the appropriate firefighting technique   To uphold the importance of firefighter safety it is important to ensure...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Personal protective equipment   Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is a type of personal protective equipment designed to...

​This control measure should be read in conjunction with Appropriate speed and weight of intervention   When deciding how to tackle a fire in a biological research establishment, the...

Oxidising substances present an additional hazard primarily because they can initiate or support combustion of other substances. This is evident from the definition of oxidising materials given...

Oxidising materials can be split into two groups, organic and inorganic oxidisers. Inorganic oxidisers are not themselves combustible, but will support combustion by reacting in a way that will...

While the responsibility for mitigating the environmental impact and subsequent site cleaning rests with the owner or occupier of the premises, every effort must be made within the operational...

Uncontrolled flammable liquids pose a significant hazard to responders due to their low flash point (see flash point definition). In addition to posing a threat of fire, most of these materials...

If an uncontrolled flammable liquid ignites, a large, engulfing fire will develop and will spread with the flow of the liquid. Burning liquid will follow the slope of the ground and pool in...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Select appropriate firefighting media   Selecting the correct firefighting media is key to successfully extinguishing...

Constant venting through the pressure relief valve or the container bulging are signs of an increase in temperature. By liaising with on-site personnel, any safety features of the container can...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Personal protective equipment   The use of specialist personal protective equipment (PPE) when dealing with animals may be...

Animals can swim to varying degrees, but may tire quickly and may not swim in a safe direction. It may be possible to rescue smaller animals with a reach option, using specialist...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Effective search management   Personnel should be aware that people in a water environment may not remain static. It is...