Health & Safety

It has come to the Executive's attention that there have been a number of incidents involving prisoners smashing or damaging cell observation panels, resulting in injuries to staff.

As part of ongoing discussions regarding Radon, it has been identified that there have been 24 Prisons where actionable levels have been identified in line with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) which are laws enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to protect workers and the public from radiation.  

Paul Telford, HMP Frankland and member of the POA H&S Consultative Committee, examines health and safety issues for night workers

Please find attached a Guide to H&S for Union Representatives from Thompsons Solicitors

POA at the Second Safety Reps Connect

When minutes matter most, the presence, or absence of the right first aid equipment can mean the difference between a quick recovery and a critical escalation. In any workplace, preparedness isn’t a luxury; it’s a duty of care.

Prevention and protection from violence at work is a Health and Safety focus for the TUC this year, thanks to a push at Congress 2025.

It's seven weeks to go until Workers' Memorial Day (Tuesday 28 April). Below is some information for reps.

Please find enclosed a Workshop that you are invited to attend free of charge which, has been arranged by the POA in conjunction with Dr. Joanne Forsyth who is a supporter of POA members and has conducted research into the wellbeing of Prison Officers.

As the world continues to navigate increasing complexity in industrial operations and energy transitions, the need for robust process safety frameworks has never been more vital. This year’s 36th National Hazards Conference 2025, held at Keele University, brought together hundreds of professionals, academics and industry leaders to address one common goal: strengthening safety ...