Glossary / Definitions

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HA

Health Authority

HASSBs

Health and Social Services Boards

HATO

Highways Agency Traffic Officer

HAZMAT Officer

Fire officers who have completed the Hazardous Materials Course at the Fire Brigade College. They will act as technical advisers where radiation, asbestos or other hazards have been confirmed, as well as at large chemical incidents where additional appliances have been ordered.

HMIC

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary

HMT

Her Majesty's Treasury

HO

Home Office

HPA

Health Protection Agency

HSC

Health and Safety Commission

HSE

Health and Safety Executive

Humanitarian Assistance Centres (HAC)

A one-stop-shop for survivors, families, friends and all those impacted by the emergency, through which they can access support, care and advice.