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This control measure should be read in conjunction with Isolate power supplies for on-site machinery   Although it is possible to provide personnel with information about the types...

GRA 2.1-rescues-from-confined space GRA 5.1 Incidents involving electricity GRA 3.10 Fighting fire in petrochemical plant and...

Water in buildings can compromise the safety of gas and electric supplies to both the building and appliances in the building, causing an increase in fire risk. Electricity in buildings Water...

Access and egress routes should consider the potential hazards of cables. Routes should either avoid cables, or it may be necessary to release or secure cables and their...

Isolating or making safe utilities during a flood will potentially be more hazardous or difficult to achieve. There should be emphasis placed on liaising with the utility provider to obtain...

At operational incidents, live utility services present a number of significant hazards to firefighter safety and to the effective resolution of the incident. Gas, oil and solid fuels have the...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with On-site machinery   If a passenger lift (also referred to as an elevator) stops moving due to a mechanical defect or loss of power, the...

Type of fire Having established the location of a fire, the incident commander and firefighters will need to give early consideration to the type of fire they are confronted with. Identifying the...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Personal protective equipment   Personnel working in the hazard area should wear appropriate personal protective equipment...

People at risk from floodwater may need to be: Provided with advice about whether to evacuate or shelter in place Helped to evacuate or reach shelter – for more information refer...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Major resource requirements Volcanic eruptions There is potential for the UK to be affected by volcanic eruptions from other countries. The main...

Fire and rescue services engage in a wide range of intelligence-sharing opportunities through normal activities. They should use these to build a picture of possible properties or locations...

Some electrical turbines that rely on steam to generate electricity have complex pipelines that may contain superheated steam as part of the power generation process. These pipelines will be hot...

If the flood risk plans established by the emergency planning group indicate that a fire and rescue service site may be affected, a flood risk assessment should be carried out. The flood...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with People   If flooding has been forecast, actions to prevent people from becoming at risk may have taken place. These could include: ...

Property damage caused by flooding can be significant. Short-term cleaning up costs can be high, and water can cause longer term cosmetic damage, warp timbers, cause degradation of structural...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Monitor weather conditions   Fire and rescue services should monitor forecasts for severe weather conditions that may affect...

Smoke is generally a mixture of fine solid particles, droplets of water and other liquids, and gases given off by the materials involved in the fire. The most important toxic product in any fire is...

The decision to isolate the utility should be balanced with the need for that utility, which may or may not assist firefighters. For example, isolating the electrical supply that...

In addition to on-site machinery found in industry, other types of mechanisms can entrap a casualty, including: Escalators or moving walkways Agricultural harvesting or baling equipment ...