§ Mr. Sheermanasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether a comprehensive list exists that identifies the location of polychlorinated biphenyl filled transformers which is available to local emergency services that may have to deal with any incidents at such transformers.
§ Mr. WaddingtonNo list exists which identifies the location of polychlorinated biphenyl filled transformers.
The Health and Safety Executive has, however, issued instructions to inspectors about the hazards arising, and the precautions to be taken, when these transformers are used. Inspectors will advise users about these hazards and the appropriate precautions to be taken, including their notification to the local emergency services, whenever such equipment is found.