Officer from work at possible. Where this is unavoidable proceed height including with extreme caution taking note of falls, falling any warning signs (do not proceed if objects etc. from signed fragile roof) beware of roof working at openings (i.e. sky-lights etc.) and height pursuit, make appropriate use of edge – protection provided surveillance, Consider use of specialist assistance negotiator etc as appropriate such as rope entry team, firearms abseil trained personnel etc. Provision and correct use of head protection where there is potential for falling objects from overhead structures 30 Injury to Officers by M/H Individual Hazards arising where there is Definition: “A workplace failing to follow Force Officer from work in a the potential for dangerous fumes or guidelines regarding confined space lack of oxygen, which is not effectively working in confined Such areas can controlled by natural or mechanical spaces include: - ventilation; difficult access and egress sewers, culverts, may also be a significant risk’ industrial Advice and assistance should be chemical tanks, sought from the Specialist Search basements and and Rescue Team even grain silos There is no expectation on any officer found farms. to enter a confined space and this is Some confined considered a activity ‘high risk’ spaces may also Risk assessment and permit to work be subject to additional hazards in the event of adverse weather
from work at height including falls, falling objects etc. from working at height – pursuit, surveillance, negotiator etc possible. Where this is unavoidable proceed with extreme caution taking note of any warning signs (do not proceed if signed fragile roof) beware of roof openings (i.e. sky-lights etc.) and make appropriate use of edge protection provided Consider use of specialist assistance as appropriate such as rope entry team, firearms abseil trained personnel etc. Provision and correct use of head protection where there is potential for falling objects from overhead structures Officer 30 Hazards arising from work in a confined space Such areas can include: - sewers, culverts, industrial chemical tanks, basements and even grain silos found farms. Some confined spaces may also be subject to additional hazards in the event of adverse weather Injury to Officers by failing to follow Force guidelines regarding working in confined spaces M/H Definition: “A workplace where there is the potential for dangerous fumes or lack of oxygen, which is not effectively controlled by natural or mechanical ventilation; difficult access and egress may also be a significant risk’ Advice and assistance should be sought from the Specialist Search and Rescue Team There is no expectation on any officer to enter a confined space and this is considered a ‘high risk’ activity Risk assessment and permit to work Individual Officer
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