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This control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist resources   Fire and rescue services may need to provide equipment and personnel to assist specialist organisations,...

This guidance has been developed to assist fire and rescue services in identifying hazards and implementing control measures for operational incidents that involve the following...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Situational awareness   Incidents in below ground structures may present significant challenges in gathering information and...

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...

Shoring can be described as temporary support to elements of a structure using metal or timber shoring systems and can be provided by urban search and rescue (USAR) teams. Shoring...

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...

Avoiding entry into a confined space to deal with an emergency, should always be the preferred approach. The Confined Spaces Regulations and the Confined Spaces Regulations (Northern Ireland)...

Above ground structures in the built environment can be divided into the following classes: Framed and unframed buildings (not included in this section of guidance; refer to Fires in...

An incident involving above ground structures can be complex due to the size, shape, purpose and surrounding area. It may be beneficial to use joint on-site training to identify and plan for...

An appropriate understanding of structure design and construction materials is required to assess and monitor an unstable or collapsed structure. This will include identifying: Age,...

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...

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...

To reduce the risk of injury or damage a safe system of work for work at height should include planning to ensure: As much activity as possible should be carried out at ground level ...

Prior to commencing operations, incident commanders should consider putting in place appropriate supervision and ensure that personnel are competent to work in confined...

A below ground structure is either partially or fully under the ground, or under another type of covering, such as concrete. Incidents in these types of structures may present significant hazards...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Cordon controls   The hazard area for an unstable structure that may undergo partial or structural collapse needs to take...