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How does somebody request an Independent medical opinion?
I am assisting a member who is potentially facing ill health retirement despite believing that they and their treating doctor are of the opinion that the firefighter is fit for operational duty. The service are refusing to allow this firefighter to return to duty on the ... go about requesting an IMO? 2. Can the service attempt to dismiss the firefighter before or during this process? Thank you.
asked Jan 2 in Health and Safety MattSenior 120 points
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Do any services have policies on operational firefighters wearing hearing aids?
Good afternoon comrades, asking on behalf of Norfolk FBU who are looking to find out if any services have live policies on operational firefighters wearing hearing aids. If you are to share these policies, I'd be grateful. in unity Rebecca Lewington ([email protected])
asked Nov 14, 2024 in Health and Safety R9Lewi 160 points
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Could we collate such questions for Professor Anna and the UCLan team?
I wonder if we could collate questions for Anna, as there are unanswered questions regarding base layers being contaminated and their washing procedure for BA instructors too. Could this be raised at national H&S meetings?
asked Feb 10, 2024 in Health and Safety Pippa9867 180 points
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What tactical ventilation phases are used within your Regions?
In Scotland we are still working with phase 1 ventilation only, one the fire has been extinguished. Prior to the creation of the Single Scottish Service, in Grampian, we were quite advanced with our tac vent but it became a bit of a race to the bottom in Scotland and has never really progressed. What phases are used within your brigades/services? Cheers Scott
asked Jan 12, 2024 in Health and Safety ScottMacRory-Region1 250 points
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Mobilisation Systems
Good afternoon Comrades, Do any brigades that have individual study/bedrooms utilise turn out systems that are appliance specific meaning only those FF`s required are disturbed through the night? I am told these types of systems do exist throughout the UK FRS If you have any information your assistance would be welcomed. In Unity Dave Pike GM Brigade Secretary
asked Nov 20, 2023 in Health and Safety DavePike 260 points
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Have other Brigades experienced problems with Draeger PSS7000 SCBA sets?
Good Morning Comrades, In Scotland we have seen a rise this year, in our BA sets failing, often due to air leaking from the first stage reducer. H&S have carried out an investigation and have confirmed there is a trend. The problem with the reducer was ... to terminate their contract? Was it of a similar nature to our situation. Cheers Scott MacRory Regional H&S Representative Region 1 - Scotland
asked Jul 10, 2023 in Health and Safety ScottMacRory-Region1 250 points
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Have any other Brigades experienced decommissioning/removal of LEV systems? [closed]
Good Morning All, In Scotland, we are seeing the decommissioning/removal of Local Exhaust Ventilation systems once they reach end of life or are deemed uneconomical to repair. There was a period of air quality monitoring done back in 2018 and the results ... greatest deal of concern. Keen to hear how things are done elsewhere. Cheers Scott MacRory Regional H&S Representative Region 1 - Scotland
asked Jul 10, 2023 in Health and Safety ScottMacRory-Region1 250 points
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Have any Brigades carried out studies on the use of PPV fans for decontamination?
Good Morning Comrades, I am currently looking into the use of positive pressure ventilation as a means of immediate decontamination, post BA wear. My Service (Scottish Fire & Rescue Service) are interested, but have asked whether there have been any form of studies ... see if it has been looked into, anywhere else in the country? Thanks Scott MacRory Regional H&S Representative Region 1 - Scotland
asked Jul 10, 2023 in Health and Safety ScottMacRory-Region1 250 points
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Members with Long Covid
We currently have a member who has been in the capability process for 2-3 years due to suffering long covid Do any other brigades have personnel in the same position? Are other FRS`s treating long COVID as a disability, if so what has been the ... the limits of the employers responsibilities with regards staff treatment and provision of care for employees? Any help with the above would be welcome
asked Jun 19, 2023 in Health and Safety DavePike 260 points
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Policies on “with cause” drug/alcohol testing
Good evening Comrades, Hope you are all well. Are those of you with agreed policies on “with cause” drug/alcohol testing able to share what your limits are please? I`m hearing there is quite a lot of variation across the country and wanted to get a sense check of what the average seems to be. Thanks in advance. In Unity Kind Regards Dave Pike
asked Jun 15, 2023 in Health and Safety Tam McFarlane 2.0k points
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Is there a minimum flow rate for showers to ensure members can DECON properly?
Is there a minimum flow rate for showers to ensure members can DECON properly after exposures at incidents? We’re in the process of getting better shower pressure to ensure members are showering after incidents and BA training, but the question has been asked about the minimum flow rate. Many thanks.
asked Apr 22, 2023 in Health and Safety Pippa9867 180 points
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Sundstrom respirator filter cartridges
In Hertfordshire we were issued with Sundstrom respirators, following many years of pressure by the FBU. The original business case was mainly compiled from work already done by Kent, Essex, and Cambridgeshire, and recommended each Firefighter being issued with both a ... masks, with either the vapour, or the dual purpose cartridge. Do these filters work to effectively filter out noxious smells?
asked Jul 19, 2022 in Health and Safety Tim Deegan 180 points
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Cfbt medical information [closed]
Hi folks In relation to training schools in any of the regions, do you have parameters for CFBT instructors medicals on a yearly basis? Do any members on here have provision for this and could you contact me reference this please ?
asked Jan 29, 2022 in Health and Safety conor.haughian 150 points
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Do any services perform an ECG scan as part of FF medicals?
Either as part of the initial entry medical and/or 3 yearly medicals whilst on the run
asked Jun 7, 2021 in Health and Safety Holly 120 points
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Interspiro E-Curve BA Set - Limited Air Supply
Hi All. In Hertfordshire we are using the Interspiro E-Curve BA sets. I've heard a couple of comments to say that when breathing very heavily, during extreme physical exertion, that they feel that they are struggling to get enough air. Has anyone else received similar reports? Cheers Tim
asked May 21, 2021 in Health and Safety Tim Deegan 180 points
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H&S issue with SLIX 100 XL stretcher
Last year Hertfordshire replaced the ageing MIBS stretchers with the SLIX 100 XL. Recently whilst carrying a suspected Covid patient down the stairs from the 2nd floor of a residential care home, the handle at the foot end detached, nearly causing the casualty to be ... There may also be an issue with the webbing on other handles not being long enough to weave it through the buckles correctly.
asked Jan 14, 2021 in Health and Safety Tim Deegan 180 points
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Insulin Pump Dependency
Hi all. Does your FRS have an operational firefighter with diabetes controlled by an insulin pump? I'm looking for a risk assessment or reasonable adjustment I can use to help a new member. If you have a member that's completed a trainee course with a ... place any information on how this was managed would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Wayne Anderson Tyne & Wear FBU Brigade Secretary
asked Sep 15, 2020 in Health and Safety Tam McFarlane 2.0k points
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Unisex Facilities at Fire Stations
My service has approached me regarding changing the facilities at 3 wholetime fire stations from separate male and female to 'unisex'. Do we have a policy on this?
asked May 5, 2020 in Health and Safety Tam McFarlane 2.0k points
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