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This section contains generic control measures that should be applied when dealing with any incident in an industrial site, whatever the context, size or complexity. There are many types of...

Industrial sites vary in size, type and complexity, which may impact on dealing with an incident. Features that should be considered include: Design and method of construction - refer to the...

Some industries use the word 'plant' to indicate specialist equipment, machinery or industrial premises. For the purposes of this guidance, the word 'plant' has purposely been avoided and is...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Situational awareness   Information gathering It may be difficult for fire and rescue service personnel to appreciate the...

Personnel may encounter extreme cold when attending industrial sites where there are refrigerators, freezers or cryogenic liquids. Refer to supplementary information about cryogenics,...

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 Consider community recovery   Industries, organisations and businesses may have business continuity plans to ensure the safety...

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 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...

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....

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...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Security features   Lawful detention facilities are likely to contain detainees, visitors and staff. Detainees of lawful detention...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Personal protective equipment   There may be specialist personal protective equipment (PPE) available on site, such as...

Access to the room housing an X-ray machine should be restricted until the power supply has been confirmed as either switched off or isolated. Strategic actions Fire and rescue...

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanners will most commonly be found in medical facilities, such as hospitals. However, they may also be found in animal facilities, such as veterinary clinics...

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...

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...

Personnel may encounter extreme heat when attending industrial sites. Any personnel who cannot avoid being exposed to extreme heat should do so for as short a period as possible with an appropriate...

Lasers may be used for cutting, welding, sorting, counting, printing and measuring. They emit radiation as narrow concentrated beams of light, not necessarily visible to the human eye. Their most...

It may be necessary to switch off, contain or isolate the power supply to the laser equipment. Until the laser equipment is isolated, it may be necessary to avoid the affected area. The...