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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