Control the risk

摘要

IN THIS second article of two, which follows on from 'High exposure' (see F&RM, March 2021, pp48-55), consideration of risk control measures uses the hierarchy of controls framework1.This attempts to mitigate the hazards and risks of particular concern to compartment fire behaviour instructors (CFBIs). Operational fires remain the most common setting for deaths among firefighters in the UK. Fire and rescue services are therefore encouraged to create realistic live fire training exercises that are as close to conditions experienced or anticipated in an operational fire2. As mentioned in the previous article, this must be counterbalanced by the duty to safeguard the health and safety of CFBI staff, and eliminate risks where possible while still achieving operational competence among firefighters.