Health and Safety Executive

Major Incident
Introduction - Additional guidance

Incident response pack

An incident response pack should be kept in each HSE office to enable inspectors to make a quick and complete decision about the equipment that is needed for a major incident investigation.

The pack, as a guide, should contain:

  • copy of the Major Incident Response and Investigation procedure
  • key decision log
  • a list of local telephone numbers and any relevant local instructions for major incidents
  • adequate supplies of relevant forms, viz:
    • LP2 - prohibition notices
    • LP3 - schedule for prohibition notice
    • LP6 - notice of taking possession
    • LP7 - statement forms (or equivalent in Scotland)
    • LP8 - continuation for LP7
    • LP12 - notice of direction to leave undisturbed
    • LP70 - statement forms when HSWA is not applicable
    • LP21 - authorisation to enter premises with an inspector
  • notebook with supply of pens and pencils
  • spare battery for camera and for pocket memo
  • mobile phone and charger
  • day glow or high visibility jacket
  • 4 disposable boiler suits plus 4 pairs disposable gloves
  • safety barrier tape with HSE logo
  • torch and spare batteries
  • 4x 9920 dust protection masks
  • 30 sample bags (different sizes)
  • 50 self adhesive labels
  • 5 sample tins (4 small, 1 large)
  • 10 seals for sample tins plus pliers
  • roll PVC tape
  • tape measure
  • wet wipes

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Updated 10.01.12