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Health surveillance allows for early identification of ill health and helps identify any corrective action needed. Regulations exist for workplace exposure to: Noise Vibration ...

In many cases the stress response of an animal is caused by lights, noise, intrusion or pain. To minimise the stress response of the animal, it is important to reduce or avoid the use of...

Personnel deployed to a terrorist attack may be subject to a variety of physical hazards, including: The actions of attackers, including their use of conventional or improvised weapons ...

A variety of manual and hydraulic tools are available for use in an extrication; which tool and how it is used will depend on the environment and the task. The appropriate tool should be...

Search and rescue incidents may need to be carried out in reduced visibility. For further information refer to Operations – Reduced visibility. Adequate scene lighting should be used...

The use of drones (classified as a type of unmanned aircraft by the Civil Aviation Authority) may be beneficial at a wide range of incidents. Further information about the use of drones...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Joint working with helicopter services   Helicopters can be mobilised to assist in search and rescue activities...

Personnel should have an awareness of the benefits of urban search and rescue (USAR) attendance at this type of incident, as well as an appreciation of the National Co-ordination Advisory...

When a casualty has been located, the primary focus should be on their rescue. Within the LAST acronym, ‘Access’ may form part of the rescue plan. How access is made will vary depending on...

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...

Personnel may need to move a lift car to a safe position, in relation to the landing floor, to allow people to get out of it. Specialist advice may be required if dealing with a type of...

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 ...

The actions of personnel should be centred around the casualty; the selection of tools and equipment should be capable of releasing the casualty while causing the least amount of intrusion or...

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: ...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Make a safe and controlled approach to the incident   All responding vehicles should, where possible, approach cautiously and at...

A comprehensive scene survey may include: Visual indications en route and on arrival A survey of the exterior of the building A survey of the location reported as being involved...

An appropriate understanding of building design and construction materials and the size, severity and effects of the fire and firefighting activities, both internally and externally, will help...

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...

The fire and rescue service may be called specifically to deal with uncontrolled or unstable explosive materials (e.g. a road traffic collision involving a vehicle carrying explosives), or they...

This section contains generic control measures that may be appropriate when dealing with any incident involving animals, whatever the species, size or location. Animal instinct and...