•Each officer must carry a mobile phone ensuring it is fully charged. This is because they will need to be in contact at all times, in case of any emergencies involving the officer.
•PPE (personnel protective equipment) that has been issued to the officers must be worn when they are doing operational tasks that may involve harmful substances, and anything that may threaten the emergency services.
•Everyone involved in dealing with the emergency incident has to know what safety precautions to take. These are very important because they will have to avoid any hazardous chemicals if they have not got the appropriate equipment on. They should also identify any other things which may cause personnel injury.
•The emergency services have to handle and store hazardous chemicals safely, to prevent the chemical from spilling causing more problems.
•The safe conduct of those who are involved in dealing with the emergency incident. They have to be careful with the people who are involved in the incident, because depending on their injury’s, one sudden movement may kill them.
•Ensure risk assessments are done or updated to the current situation. These are essential because it shows all the risks and possible dangers on that incident.
•The emergency service communications skills must be established prior to the incident, to ensure the incident is dealt with effectively. If the radios are not used effectively then it could result in someone's life being lost. The communications are an essential piece of equipment and without them the incident may not be dealt as effectively.
•Dress appropriately to the situation. Most of the time, the emergency services will have to wear a high visibility jacket. These are light green jackets with reflectors on which stand out, even in the dark. This will make drivers aware of them, so there will not be a another incident.
•All of these health and safety regulations al come under the health and safety policy statement.
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