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Lasers may be used for cutting, welding, sorting, counting, printing and measuring. They emit radiation as narrow concentrated beams of light, not necessarily visible to the human eye. Their most...

It may be necessary to switch off, contain or isolate the power supply to the laser equipment. Until the laser equipment is isolated, it may be necessary to avoid the affected area. The...

X-ray machines are used in many industries, including: Engineering workshops Medical facilities Animal facilities Food industry processes, to detect contaminants Lawful detention...

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanners will most commonly be found in medical facilities, such as hospitals. However, they may also be found in animal facilities, such as veterinary clinics...

If the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner is still emitting a strong magnetic field,  personnel should not enter the scanner room (beyond the demarcation line) with any metal or battery...

CT (computerised tomography) scanners will most commonly be found in medical facilities, such as hospitals. However, they may also be found in animal facilities, such as veterinary clinics and...

Magnetic equipment is widely used in industry for a number of different applications. Magnets can be used to lift and move heavy loads. Industrial magnets are often used in conveyor and chute...

Information should be gathered about the strength of magnet and the size of the lifting zone; this may be available in Site-Specific Risk Information (SSRI), but personnel should liaise with...

Non-ionising radiation does not cause changes to the molecular structure of living tissue, as opposed to ionising radiation, such as gamma and X-rays, that does have this effect. However,...

Regulations are in place to protect workers from the risks to health from hazardous sources of non-ionising radiation which include: The Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work...

Examples of pressure systems and equipment are: Boilers and steam heating systems Pressurised process machinery and piping Cylinders Compressed air systems (fixed and portable) ...

Operators should be made aware of the presence of responders before personnel enter the hazard area. Isolating power supplies It may be necessary to isolate power supplies to pressure...

Silos Refer to the supplementary information about silos. The main hazards to be considered when attending an incident with a silo are: The need for enclosed space working ...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Cordon controls   An appropriate hazard area around a silo or storage tank should be identified and controlled, especially...

Discharge control mechanisms should be isolated in the closed position. This mechanism may be manually, mechanically or electronically operated. This will prevent contents from being...

If it is essential for personnel to access the silo or storage tank, this could be by using fire and rescue service ladders, or, subject to an assessment of their condition, ladders that are a...

Slurry pits may be above or below ground and are constructed from different materials including earth, plastic, concrete, fibreglass or metal. Slurry is also stored in lagoons. Slurry is broken...

An appropriate hazard area around a slurry pit or lagoon should be identified and controlled, especially if there is a risk that the contents will be released. Access into the hazard...

The working atmosphere of some incidents may not be safe to operate in without appropriate respiratory equipment (RPE), even if the atmosphere is initially found to be respirable. Portable or...

Molten materials such as metal and glass may be found in industry. Depending upon the substance, maintaining it in a molten state is likely to require extreme heat. Although they may cool...