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• One operative must operate the fire extinguisher, whilst the other must use the
grab loader to firstly move the burning waste to a safe area and secondly to spread
the waste to aid in the extinguishing of all flames.
• Once the waste is thoroughly spread out, both operatives must operate the fire
extinguishers and keep soaking the waste to ensure that all fire is extinguished.
• The walls around the fired area must be hosed down where possible with water
in case of any fire damage and to help stop any further spread of fire.
• The rear of the sleeper wall must be watered to extinguish any burning embers
that may have spread through the wall.
• After the fire is fully extinguished, the burnt waste must be piled in a separate area
away from any other waste and the sleeper walls.
• The pile must be monitored and watered as necessary to ensure no fire restarts.
• The burnt waste may only rejoin the waste stream when the site manager/foreman
decides it is safe to do so and there is no further risk to health and the
environment.

NEVER TAKE RISKS WITH FIRE, IF IN DOUBT, TELEPHONE 999 AND ASK FOR
THE FIRE BRIGADE.

A. If a load is tipped and suddenly gives off a nauseous gas or a liquid spillage gives
off a harmful gas, or could cause immediate damage to Health and the
Environment.

• The building must be evacuated and all the doors shut (where appropriate) to
restrict the danger to within the building.
• The site manager/foreman and one of the directors must be contacted
immediately to assist in the situation. They will assess the situation and give
orders on how best to tackle the emergency at hand. This may be carried out
using prior knowledge or by seeking the professional advice of the Environment
Agency or the Emergency services.

B. Injury to an operative or visitor on site

• Minor injuries must be treated using the first aid equipment supplied on site.
• If the injury is too severe to treat using the first aid equipment on site, Paramedics
must be called on telephone number 999 and ask for an ambulance and describe
the injury to the person on the phone.
• If the person is unconscious, they must not be moved until the Paramedics arrive.
You must only move them very carefully if they are in immediate danger of further
injury.

ALL EMERGENCY INCIDENTS MUST BE REPORTED INTO THE DAILY SITE DIARY.

EXERCISE CARE AND VIGILANCE AT ALL TIMES.

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