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This control measure should be read in conjunction with Cordon controls   Potential hazard areas should be identified as soon as possible and appropriate control measures considered,...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist advice   It is unlikely personnel will have an in-depth knowledge of all types of industry they could encounter....

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Consider community recovery   Industries, organisations and businesses may have business continuity plans to ensure the safety...

If on-site machinery has the potential to cause harm to  personnel or other responders, it may be necessary to restrict or prohibit its movement. On-site machinery operators should be...

On-site machinery may still be operating when the fire and rescue service arrives. Personnel should liaise with on-site staff to identify where and how to isolate the on-site machinery, and to...

On-site machinery may prove useful to move or separate materials during an incident, such as waste or items of stock; however, this should be done under the supervision of the fire and rescue...

When using on-site machinery, on-site staff should be closely supervised to ensure they are not taking unnecessary risks, they have the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and they...

It may be necessary to control, restrict or isolate vehicle movements. However, the impact of taking this action should be considered, as it may affect business continuity and the...

The controlled use of on-site vehicles may be beneficial, either to maintain business continuity or assist with operational activity. For example, they could be used to move or separate...

Safe routes for accessing the scene of operations should be identified, taking account of compartmentation and other engineered solutions. These routes should be monitored and maintained. It...

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 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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...