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H&S CIRC 002: FIRE SAFETY IN LAUNDRY ROOMS
Please find attached guidance for wing laundry rooms which has recently been distributed.
CIRC 033: CRITICAL INCIDENTS AND POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Recent statistics from the Prison Reform Trust Bromley Briefings show how prison safety has declined significantly over the last decade, with self-harm rates remaining at historically high levels and violence against both staff and prisoners continuing to rise.
PR 278: NEW RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS CONCERNS ABOUT POST TRAUMATIC STRESS AMONGST PRISON OFFICERS
“Urgent action is required to support Prison Officers who have an increased vulnerability to Post Traumatic Stress” a Union Leader has said, following the publication of a new report.
WHY THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE IS SO IMPORTANT
The Health and Safety Consultative Committee is vital for maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. Its importance extends across multiple areas, including operational and employee wellbeing.
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