Health & Safety

The provision of PPE in prisons must not be an afterthought, says HMP Send’s Gary Milsom-James

With incidents of the disease on the rise, you should know what symptoms to look out for and how to respond

Please ensure your Health & Safety Reps carry out regular checks on PPE within your establishment.

Please find attached guidance for wing laundry rooms which has recently been distributed.

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.

“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. 

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.

Jackie Marshall NEC reports on the new vape pen

My name is Victoria Glover and I have been at HMP/YOI Chelmsford for eight years. I started my career as an officer, which I enjoyed, and then applied for a temp SO position on quite a few occasions and was finally successful and was the SO of the induction wing.

The TUC is hosting a day dedicated to women's health and safety at work.