Accessibility statement

Contingency Planning

Contingency planning for reasonably foreseeable emergencies must be made, bearing in mind the likely hazards of the environment and the type of work undertaken. For example, the following items should be considered:

  • provision of adequate emergency equipment (e.g. first aid kits, bivouac tents)
  • correct treatment of any casualties and equipment e.g. decontamination
  • means of summoning aid - emergency service details
  • evacuation procedures
  • liaison with police and emergency services possible need to communicate in a foreign language