Air Pollution
Special Effects

Special Effects

Measures that can be taken to avoid special effects [e.g. smoke, fumes and odours] from causing a statutory nuisance include:

Ensuring that an appropriate risk assessment is undertaken and control measures put in place before the effect takes place.
Where possible keep the effect to a minimum time period.
If the effect is taking place in residential or urban areas ensure that local residents are notified.
Ensure fuels are stored appropriately to prevent spillages from occurring. Further information can be found in the Oil and Chemical Storage section.
Alternative measures such as smoke canisters could be used to avoid burning foam, plastics or rubbers.
Allow preparation time for an effect to ensure where applicable combustibles are stripped out cars etc.
Ensure good house keeping on-site.

If a nuisance abatement notice is served for any reason, seek immediate advice from BBC Safety via the Ask Al Safety Advice Line.