Health & Safety
The safety and wellbeing of police officers and staff is of paramount importance. Policing is a unique profession, often requiring officers to make split-second decisions and respond to challenging situations where risk is unavoidable. While operational duties can never be entirely risk-free, every effort should be made to ensure that those risks are properly assessed, managed and reduced wherever possible.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recognises the unique nature of policing and has produced Guidance on balancing operational effectiveness with health and safety responsibilities.
How We Support Members
Hampshire Police Federation has both Workplace Health and Safety Representatives and Federation Representatives who are trained to advise and support members on health and safety matters.
Our representatives:
- Attend Command Health and Safety meetings on behalf of Federation members
- Participate in inspections and audits of Force buildings and workplaces
- Raise health and safety concerns with the Force
- Support members who have concerns regarding workplace safety, equipment, welfare or working conditions
- Monitor health and safety issues affecting officers and staff across the Force
Health & Safety Lead
Sean Duffy is Hampshire Police Federation's Health and Safety Lead.
If you have concerns about your working environment, equipment, welfare, operational safety, workplace injuries or any other health and safety matter, please contact Sean for advice and support.
Contact Sean Duffy here
Qualified Representatives
Several Federation representatives hold NEBOSH qualifications, including the National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and Fire Safety and Risk Management. This expertise helps ensure the Federation can effectively represent members on a wide range of workplace health and safety issues.
National General Certificates in Occupational Health and Safety and Fire Safety and Risk Management.
Useful Resources
General Guidance
- COP Guidance - Health Safety and Welfare
- Health and safety at work etc act 1974
- Health and Safety Law
Operational Policing
Injuries and Assaults on Duty
Professional Qualifications
If you have any concerns about health and safety at work, or would like advice on a particular issue, please contact the Federation Office. Early engagement often allows concerns to be addressed before they become more significant issues.
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