Guidance

Generic risk assessment 2.1.1: rescue from sewers

This assessment examines only those hazards, risks and controls that are specific to incidents involving rescues from sewers and similar underground water systems.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser
• Published: 24 April 2013
• Last updated: 31 March 2020 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 31 March 2020

This guidance will be held on the National Operational Guidance website.

Applies to England

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Generic risk assessment 2.1.1: rescue from sewers

Ref: ISBN 9780117540897

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This generic risk assessment examines the hazards, risks and controls to fire and rescue personnel, personnel of other agencies and members of the public when undertaking rescue activities in sewers.

Published 24 April 2013

Last updated 31 March 2020 + show all updates

1. 31 March 2020

   Archived document.

2. 24 April 2013

   First published.