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Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.
All ships must carry certain emergency and life-saving equipment. This…
Merchant ships You can find information on the life-saving appliances that…
Ships must carry certain fire-fighting equipment on board. Download ‘MSN…
All emergency life-saving equipment must be safe to use, and you must make…
Life-saving appliance testing Some life-saving equipment must be serviced…
You can contact the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for further…
Things to consider when buying and using products.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Your mobile phone or tablet may get an emergency alert if there’s a danger to life nearby. Alerts will tell you what you need to do to stay safe.
How networks and individuals can support the country's emergency planning, response and recovery, and keep systems and services running.
The rules for manufacturing mercury added products in Great Britain, as well as importing and exporting them between Great Britain and non-EU countries.
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
Find out when it's possible to get zero-rated supplies on medical and research goods and services that have been funded by charities.
Follow this groundwater protection code of practice to prevent pollution from solvent use and storage.
The safety requirements for systems and equipment that move and control vessels, and make vessels usable for crew, passengers and cargo.
The Resilience Capabilities Programme aims to increase the capability to respond to and recover from civil emergencies and provides advice on preparing for a crisis.
Guidance for staff of responder agencies, particularly senior officers or managers involved in emergency response and recovery preparations.
How the government prepares and plans for emergencies, working nationally, locally and co-operatively to ensure civil protection in the UK.
How BEIS has planned for emergencies potentially affecting oil, gas and electricity production and supply, and the civil nuclear establishment.
How the MHRA makes decisions on when a product is a medical device (borderline products), and which risk class should apply to a medical device.
Emergency alerts are broadcast from mobile phone masts. Find out if your phone or tablet can receive alerts.
Find out which regulations apply to your products and where to go for further information on how to comply with them.
Find out about which goods and services for disabled people and people aged 60 or over that you should apply zero or reduced rate VAT.
A to Z on content relating to emergency response.
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