Potential Applications

How can OS MasterMap Address Layer 2 benefit you?

Address Layer 2 offers a wide range of benefits for many different sectors, including:

Emergency services

Identify incidents with pinpoint accuracy and better manage risk.  With the inclusion of OWPA and MOWPA plus the classifications for example, chemical works - emergency planning and operational logistics become far more efficient.  Combined with other OS MasterMap® Layers, visual and routing information can ensure rapid response to incidents.

Insurance

Accurately identify individual risk locations, including OWPA and MOWPA.  Better manage risk exposure through improved understanding of risk accumulation. By being able to demonstrate a more detailed understanding of risks, policy premiums can become more competative and OS MasterMap Address Layer 2 enables you to meet FSA risk management guidelines by allowing you to demonstrate your decision-making process.

Utilities

Identify all premises and assets where services are provided, including OWPA and MOWPA. Asset management, business and contingency planning, operational logistics and profitability can all be improved.

Central and local government

Improve the effectiveness of citizen-centric services through knowledge of all residencies including MOWPA.  Combined with demographic data, the planning and promotion of services can be better targeted.  OS MasterMap Address Layer 2 provides the key link to join up all tiers of government.