Your Federation Weekly News 19-07-24
19 July 2024
Dear Member
Nominations for Surrey Police Federation’s 2024 Recognition Awards In Association with AXON are now open!
To nominate colleagues for these Awards, Click here
Falling Through Asbestos Roofs
Officers / staff need to be aware that the type of roof shown in the picture below is made from asbestos cement, often seen on garages, industrial and agricultural buildings. These roofs are fragile and will not bear weight. Do not attempt to cross these roofs, you will fall through it. Also, do not pursue suspects or encourage suspects to go across these roofs as they will fall through, contaminating the person with asbestos and the height of fall could result in death or serious injury.
We have a guide on asbestos and operational policing here. They contain links to the force asbestos contractor who can give you help and support in an asbestos incident.
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Full version:
Asbestos Cement Sheeting Roof
Image courtesy of The Health and Safety Executive.
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If there is an incident, please report it to us.
Link:
Need advice?
SURREY: health&safety@surrey.police.uk
SUSSEX: healthandsafety._force@sussex.police.uk
The first-ever National Police Uniform and Equipment Survey is now live.
The survey has been created by researchers at the Lancaster University, in collaboration with PFEW and the National Uniform Portfolio as part of the NPCC, and supported by UNISON and the Superintendents Association.
Previous studies have emphasised the critical need for appropriate uniform designs that cater to the diverse physical and emotional needs of both male and female police officers.
The data from this survey will be used to inform future national decision-making about uniform design, usability, and safety for all officers and staff.
If you have any queries or if you are unhappy with anything that happens concerning your participation in the study, please contact impactofuniform@gmail.com or the PFEW research team on researchanddatacollection@polfed.org.
Closing date: 12 August.
Click on this link Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management to participate in the survey or scan the QR code below:
Surrey Police Federation working in partnership with The National Police Healthcare Scheme to offer affordable healthcare to Officers, Staff and their families.
Deductions are made from the salary.
Serving Officers and Staff receive three months of free membership.
New recruits receive twelve months of free membership.
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