Asbestos

Question 1

Restricted zone

Answer 1

25m min

Question 2

Message

Answer 2

Priority

Asbestos reported

Question 3

Appliance distance

Answer 3

At least 25m

Question 4

PPE

Answer 4

No fire - BA GTS

Decon arrangements

Question 5

Cement asbestos & artex ppe

Answer 5

BA or P3 filters

HMEPO

Question 6

Contaminated gear

Answer 6

Double bagged in red soluble bags then polythene bags and labelled for specilist cleaning

Question 7

Aactions within incidents to aviod asbestos to a minimum

Answer 7

• avoid cutting
• keep damp using spray
• aviod power tools. Ifrequired consult HMEPO for ppe requirements

Question 8

Post incident hand over to

Answer 8

Relevant auth. Owner, local auth, health officer

Question 9

When required to commit crews to ff in asbestos area

Answer 9

IC should seek advice from HMEPO or SA

Question 10

Cement asbestos ppe and confirmation

Answer 10

Ba or P3. No GTS

Confirmed by HMEPO or SA

Question 11

Fire gear will need specilist cleaning?

Answer 11

Yes. Bagged up and advice

Question 12

End of incident

Answer 12

LFB are not responsible for leaving area clean. Duty holder to make arrangements

LFB will not declare an area as safe.
H&S remains with responsible person

Question 13

When infomed of presence of asbestos

Answer 13

Direct to brigade website

Types of asbestos: blue, brown, white

Found during 72D update ORD

Cement, artex no need for ORD

Question 14

Useages

Answer 14

Spray insulation on pipes
Floor tiles
Brake linings
Gaskets in heating 
Ceiling tiles
Insulation