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The main hazards for transport incidents are listed below, for which some generic control measures are provided. The hazards for each type of transport are detailed in their own section of this...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Cordon controls   Transport incidents require the implementation and management of appropriate cordons to protect the...

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...

See National Operational Guidance: Operations – Risk Information gathering The transport environment should be considered when fire and rescue authorities are identifying local sites...

This control measure relates to the fuel being used to power a mode of transport. Any fuel that is being carried as cargo should be dealt with as a hazardous material. Due to the hazards...

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

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Situational awareness   Understanding the type of transport network, and the modes of transport using the network, will help...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Ventilation systems   For the purposes of fire and rescue service operations, ventilation systems can be divided into two...

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...

The hazards present at a transport incident due to live electrical systems in modes of transport may be due to fire, collision or operational activity. Modes of transport feature a range of...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Evacuation and shelter   Consideration should be given to the evacuation of potentially large numbers of people from the...

Fire and rescue services may be called to many natural or built environments, some of which can be defined as confined spaces; this includes trenches, excavations and pits. Personnel should be...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Uncontrolled ventilation   There are relatively few tunnels in the UK that are long enough to require a mechanical ventilation system....

The notification of any tunnel or below ground structure project should be the starting point for engagement with the client, principal contractor and responders. There is a statutory...

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,...

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...

Fuel Fuel systems will be present in many modes of transport, presenting the hazards that are generally associated with fuel. Some modes of transport also carry large volumes of fuel as...

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 hazard should be read in conjunction with People   Transport incidents can result in harm to people who are confined in modes of transport, or gathered at transport hubs. Areas of...