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​ Spectrum Management Centre Services available in response to Emergency Services Interference investigation requests Requests for interference investigation to Emergency Services should be...

Description Fire alarm systems are designed to alert the occupants of the building of a fire once the fire detection system has detected smoke or heat within an area of the building. General...

Radio-frequency interference can arise from several sources, not all of which can be controlled by regulation (atmospheric conditions, for example). Symptoms of radio-frequency interference can...

Incident commander responsibilities include: Determining, on the basis of an appropriate risk assessment, whether BA is required to deal with the incident – refer to Incident command –...

Information Production and importation Gas comes from offshore fields in the North and Irish Seas. It is also brought over from Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands via three interconnector pipes...

Information In the UK, electricity is generated in a number of different ways. It is important to have different fuel sources and technologies to generate electricity so that supply is not overly...

​Construction, demolition or building work may not comply with relevant regulations. If work is unregulated or in direct contravention of regulations, this could have a significant impact on the...

Engineering workshops This type of industry varies in size from small engineering workshops for those who make their own products, through to those who maintain and repair machinery or equipment,...

The food and drink industries comprise around 30 different manufacturing sectors such as bakeries, meat and poultry processing, drinks manufacture, dairy processing, fish processing, chilled food...

There are more than 2,000 active mines and quarries in the UK, producing a wide range of minerals including: Construction aggregates Building stone Coal Industrial minerals The...

For the purpose of this guidance, motor vehicle repair (MVR) is a workshop that carries out repairs or maintenance on all types of motor vehicles and caravans. The workshop may be mobile with work...

A shooting or firing range is a specialised facility designed for archery or firearms practice and can be indoors or outdoors. Some outdoor military ranges cover large areas, for example, parts of...

Open air events and venues, which may be temporary, used on a regular basis or permanent, include: Theme parks Music concerts and festivals Sporting events Race meetings ...

Public houses, bars and nightclubs provide alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; some provide snacks or food. They may also provide entertainment, music and dance facilities. Common hazards may...

Effective communication is when information has been exchanged and is understood in the way it was intended. Quality, relevance and clarity of interpersonal and radio communication is essential, for...

There are many barriers to communication, which may lead to misunderstandings that impact on the effectiveness and safety of incident operations. The table includes examples of barriers to...

Some typical demands or impacts that may cause acute stress are detailed in the table below. Demands Impacts Working environment Noise Heat Reduced visibility Weather...

A. Formulating and implementing driving plans Competencies Standards of evidence A1 Gather information at an early stage through accurate observation and the use of other...