PN838 Waste, Recycling or Refuse Derived Fuel Handling

Question 1

What may be more of a priority

than extinguishing the fire at a waste site?

Answer 1

Preventing environmental damage,
preventing soil, watercourse or air
pollution.

Question 2

What are the 5 objectives at this type of incident?

Answer 2

Save life
Protect property
Crew safety
Extinguish fire
Protecting the environment

Question 3

Who could be requested at this type of incident?

3

Answer 3

Request attendance and liaise with HMEPO and
Environment Agency (EA) and Public Health
England (PHE)

Question 4

Who can assist with cordons?

Answer 4

Police.

Question 5

Due to rubbish stacks collapsing without warning. What distance hazard zone should be implemented?

Answer 5

Initial hazard zone of 50m around each stack.

Question 6

Any available site plant must only be operated by who?

Answer 6

Competent on site staff under the direction of the IC.

Question 7

How can hidden areas of burning be located?

Answer 7

Use of a thermal imaging camera.

Question 8

What could additional resources give the IC?

Answer 8

Could help deliver the necessary weight of attack on the fire.

Question 9

Who should IC appoint at an early stage?

Answer 9

Safety Officer(s)

Question 10

What should IC look to do with water run off wherever possible?

Answer 10

Contain water run off wherever possible.

Question 11

If large volumes of smoke are affecting nearby premises, roads or railways, what should IC consider?

Answer 11

• Evacuation and/or warning and informing local residents.
• Closure of the affected roads
• Railway Procedure.