Task 1
Assessment Main consideration is assessment in All categories 1,2 and 3 will be
a major incident. This can be known responsibility for this. The
as a risk assessment which sets a assessment aspect when planning
structure when identifying the and preparing for a major incident.
hazards and threats of a situation. This is because all services and
This risk assessment also sets a agencies will need a guideline of
guideline of the risk score allowing the risks of the hazards which
to see which agencies will be could occur during a scene of a
required for an incident. major incident.
Prevention Another consideration in a major Category one responders will have
incident is prevention. When a the main role in the putting a
hazard has been identified, prevention in place to overcome or
prevention are needed to be put in prevent this hazard from occurring
place. Agencies will share a threatening life. Not only category
information to other to see the one responders required to help in
possible options. the prevention but category two
responders are also needed in the
prevention. Both agencies will
share information and cooperate
together about the hazard and
come up with various prevention
measures for the problem.
Preparedness This consideration can prevent any Category one responders will have
further consequences. Having the role of educating individuals
preparation for major incidents can about serious hazards and provide
have a range of measures in place effective information them ensure
such as public awareness, awareness. Category two
community education and radio responders will also be involved in
communication in situation. the preparedness by also ensuring
awareness to the public and
community about different hazards.
Responses A range of agencies respond to Category one responders will deal
major incidents depending on the with all incidents that occur which
scale of it. Police will respond to may cause threat of life or harm to
save and protect life along with the environment. Along with
setting up cordons around the scene category one having the
and to gather critical evidence from responsibility for the response to
the scene. The Fire service primary major incident, category two and
aim when responding is to carry out three also do. Local authorities and
search and rescue along with voluntary agencies will assist the