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If there are casualties involved, also refer to Accessing casualties involved with an unstable mode of transport Stabilising the mode of transport is carried out to control the hazards...

An assessment should be made of the weight of the object and its stability. How it has come to rest and the topography of the incident scene may contribute to its potential movement. The object...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with the control measures for the hazard: Flammable or explosive atmosphere   Identifying the design and construction materials...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with the control measures for the hazard: Flammable or explosive atmosphere Identifying the design and construction materials and...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Make a safe and controlled approach to the incident   Incidents affecting the transport network will present challenges to...

The initial scene survey of any transport incident should assess the stability of the mode of transport involved, considering its centre of gravity. The assessment should take into account any...

An assessment should be made of the weight of the contents and their stability. How the contents have come to rest and the topography of the incident scene may contribute to their potential...

It is important that the rail industry recovers from incidents quickly, but in a planned and co-ordinated way. Engagement with rail infrastructure representatives can greatly enhance future...

Personnel should not normally work in the vicinity of any rail infrastructure or track until confirmation has been received that proportionate control of the railway has been implemented....

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Personal protective equipment   Appropriate high-visibility clothing always be worn when attending rail-related incidents,...

Personnel should not come within 3m of moving rail vehicles; if the distance needs to be reduced, rail vehicles should be run at caution or stopped. There may be exceptional circumstances, for...

Complex infrastructure Pre-planning and testing of communication arrangements should assist with attending incidents within the environment of a complex infrastructure. Awareness of the...

If track welding powder is found, specialist advice should be requested from the responsible person. They should be able to provide information about the volume and location of track welding...

For rail-related incidents located underground or in tunnels, safe systems of work, over and above those for working in the rail infrastructure, should take into account: Gaining an...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Cordon controls   Cordons on roadways should be appropriate for the position of the incident, road type and speed of...

Fire services acts give fire and rescue service personnel the power to close a highway or stop and regulate traffic at a fire, road traffic accident or other emergency. It may be necessary to...

Urban search and rescue (USAR) tactical advisers (TacAds) will have some knowledge of the equipment available for monitoring ground movement, such as structural monitoring, but access to this...

As the stability of vessels is a specialist topic, this is covered in the separate hazard – Unstable vessel. If there are casualties involved, refer to control measure - Unstable vehicle...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Effective and co-ordinated use of rescue tools   If it is possible to determine the design and construction of the mode of...

Helicopters may also be used in emergency situations because of their ability to reach inaccessible areas, travel at speed and to make use of specialist equipment they carry, such as thermal...