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Scaffolding is used to provide a means of access, working platforms or support to structures. There are two generic types of scaffolding systems: Tower scaffold – this is an...

Fire and rescue services may attend incidents involving scaffolding when there is no one on site or the security staff present have no information. Scaffolding is generally used to provide work...

Sheeting or netting on scaffolding may be used as either fall protection or to prevent debris falling from height. Sheeting or netting should not be relied on as the sole means of preventing a...

Gaining, securing and maintaining access to industrial sites may be affected by security measures. Generic security measures include: Security doors and glazing Barriers Roller...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Gain access or entry   The fire and rescue service may be able to gain access via codes or keys for sites with security...

Temporary structures There are various types of temporary structures that may present hazards due to their construction, instability or internal layout. They may be constructed from untraditional...

Temporary structures Risk information and site plans may provide information regarding temporary structures but, due to the nature of these structures, this is less likely and significant...

Temporary structures may collapse suddenly, with little or no warning. It is important to understand the type of construction involved and the method and sequence of construction or erection....

As scaffolding can collapse suddenly, with little or no warning, it is important to understand the purpose and type of the scaffolding, and the method and sequence of construction or erection....

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...

Stacked materials may present hazards including: Firespread Collapse of the stack Materials in the stack falling Falls from height Falls into the stacked materials Stacked...

A cordon should be set up around a stacked materials if there is a danger of collapse or of materials falling. The radius of the hazard area should be big enough so that debris from the...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Security features   Lawful detention facilities are likely to contain detainees, visitors and staff. Detainees of lawful detention...

Arrangements for places of lawful detention will vary depending upon the site, its ownership and its population. Fire and rescue services should establish joint working arrangements with places...

Personnel may encounter extreme heat when attending industrial sites. Any personnel who cannot avoid being exposed to extreme heat should do so for as short a period as possible with an appropriate...

The initial method of controlling the hazard of extreme heat may be to isolate power or fuel supplies to the source of heat. However, in many circumstances it is unlikely that doing this...

Personnel may encounter extreme cold when attending industrial sites where there are refrigerators, freezers or cryogenic liquids. Refer to supplementary information about cryogenics,...

The initial method of controlling the hazard of extreme cold may be to isolate power or fuel supplies to the source of the cold. However, in many circumstances it is unlikely that doing...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Personal protective equipment   There may be specialist personal protective equipment (PPE) available on site, such as...