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This control measure should be read in conjunction with the National Grid publication, Guidance for UK Fire and Rescue Services for dealing with incidents on or near National Grid high voltage...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Safe system of work: High-voltage electricity   If a person is within 5m of high-voltage electricity, but is insulated...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Electricity   The Energy Networks Association has produced Safety Information for the Fire Service. This contains information on...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Safe system of work: High-voltage electricity   A person that is in an insulated or protected position may be forced to...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist advice Specialist advice or assistance, in-service or external, may be needed to deal with an incident involving utilities...

If utility systems have been tampered with it may not be possible, or it may be too hazardous, for personnel to isolate them. Assistance will be required from the relevant utility supplier or...

Water turbines Hydroelectricity is produced when the kinetic energy of flowing water is converted into electricity by a turbine connected to an electricity generator. There are large-scale and...

Isolation of a domestic photovoltaic (PV) system should consider taking the following actions: Isolation between the PV panels and the inverter Isolation of batteries if present ...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Situational awareness   Identification number plates Transmission towers or poles have a unique identification number...

At any incident involving photovoltaic (PV) systems, sometimes referred to as solar panels, there is a potential electrical hazard from energy produced by these units. Panels or tiles may be...

Whenever turbines rotate they produce electricity which, because of their location and size, may be difficult to isolate and control. However, monitoring stations may be able to remotely...

Figure: Photograph of a fire switch for luminous discharge tube sign Larger displays should have a fire switch in a prominent position; this may be located inside or outside a building...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Electricity   This hazard may exist where: Pipes, cables or meters have been tampered with: To fraudulently obtain supplies ...

Incidents involving rechargeable batteries may involve the spillage or release of hazardous materials; refer to: Release or spill of corrosive material Estimate quantity of release...

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is electrical equipment that provides emergency power when the input power source, typically the mains, fails. UPS can range from small units to large rooms...

If an uninterruptible power supply system is providing back-up to a whole building, there should be a cut-off point, usually located near to the isolation point for the mains power.  If...

Throughout the utility and fuel industries, chemicals play a key part in the processes of production, transportation and supply to the customer. Fire and rescue service personnel, at any incidents...

The decision to isolate high-voltage electricity supplies, high-pressure gas mains, large trunk mains water supplies and fuel or other pipelines will need to be made in close consultation...

Underground utility incidents may be indicated by damaged or displaced covers (for example manhole or inspection covers) or paving slabs, resulting in: Open pits or cavities Exposed...

These signs work using high-voltage electricity to excite a gas in the tubes. This gas will not always be neon; the tubes will more commonly contain argon gas with a small amount of mercury, which...