Industrial accidents
What are the risks?
Much has been done in the UK both to help prevent industrial accidents and to minimise their effects, but they can still occur. In most cases they will have no, or a very limited, impact beyond the immediate vicinity and can be dealt with locally, although it is possible for there to be more significant consequences.
All types of incidents can occur such as fires and explosions, but locally the risk with the biggest potential impact would be a toxic release.
Many of the effects of this risk are similar to large fires, evacuations and potential contamination sites.
Information and guidance may be provided by the site operator if it is a large site, through a Public Information Zone.
3 ways you can
Prepare for an industrial accidents
1
Know your buildings and contents insurance contacts
2
Know the arrangements for your children’s school(s) and your employers
3
You may be advised to take ‘shelter’: stay in your home with the doors and windows closed, for a long time, ensure you have essentials (such as medication)
Industrial accidents
How your Local Resilience Forum is reducing risk?
Hampshire County Council have arrangements for large hazardous sites in the area, these arrangements are trained and exercised at least every three years.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service also have specific arrangements for each site. Other supporting work, such as local authority rest centres, the evacuation arrangements and the recovery after a major incident, get exercised regularly and would help support a response.
Hampshire County Council take the lead for this risk and support the multi agency partners. If you live within the Public Information Zone, the site operator will provide you with an information leaflet which will tell you how you will be notified and what you should do in the first instance.
