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This control measure should be read in conjunction with Cordon controls   Cordon distances for fires in waste sites should take into account factors such as: The height of...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Cordon controls   Cordon distances for fires in waste sites should take into account factors such as: The height of any...

Landfill gas Landfill gas is a complex mix of different gases, created when bacteria break down organic waste within a landfill site. Landfill gas is approximately 40% to 60% methane, with the...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Electricity   Electrical injuries can be caused by a wide range of voltages, with higher voltages presenting a greater risk of injury....

Personnel should not handle a casualty who is still in contact with an electrical source, due to the risk of electrocution. Before providing casualty care, it is essential to break the contact...

This section contains generic control measures that should be applied when gaining situational awareness at any building fire, whatever its size or complexity. A lack of understanding of...

A casualty may be considered to have ‘complex requirements’ if they could be described as bariatric, or if they are dependent on medical equipment to maintain a condition or support life....

A burn is caused by dry heat, for example by an iron or a fire. A scald is caused by something wet, for example by hot water or steam. Burns to the skin can be very painful and may result in: ...

Thatched roofs are constructed from dry vegetation, usually long straw, combed wheat or water reed. The materials are tightly bundled together and attached using spurges, strips of split timber...

Thatched roofs are designed to repel water, making traditional firefighting tactics ineffective. Consider creating firebreaks and using water sprays to protect unaffected sections and removing...

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2012, GRA 2.3 Rescues from lifts and escalator. London: HMSO Department for Communities and Local Government, 2011, GRA 3.1 Fighting fire in...

When dealing with any fire in buildings under construction or demolition, whatever its size or complexity, the generic control measures for this hazard and the control measures found in National...

Containment systems for the prevention of pollution (C736): Secondary, tertiary and other measures for industrial and commercial premises, CIRIA Managing health and safety in civic amenity...

Of all the states of matter, a gas or vapour is by far the most challenging to control when released. The following control measures focus on actions and tactics that can be considered once a...

Animals may become entangled by various items including: Fencing – electric, high tensile electric, barbed wire or razor wire Snares or traps Cattle grids Electric cables ...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Confined space environment   Road vehicles containing passengers may enter a body of water or become partially submerged in rising...

Initial call interrogation can help to prevent unnecessary or inappropriate deployment of resources. An example of this would be to challenge an emergency call regarding an unoccupied vehicle...

TRAINING SPECIFICATION Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome ...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Control the confined space environment Understand: The need for awareness of: The environment ...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Selection and use of suitable equipment Understand: The need for equipment to be appropriate to the...