New health and safety guidance issued for firefighters

New health and safety guidelines for firefighters have been published to help rescue workers act faster in dangerous situations.

The HSE has agreed a new policy statement with the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA), the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) and the Government's Office of the Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser (OCFRA).

The guidance sets out HSE's support for a "sensible and proportionate approach" to dealing with risk in the emergency service. Fire and Rescue Services ope... (290 more words)

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