NIPS Annual Report and Accounts 2012-13 - Department of Justice
NIPS Annual Report and Accounts 2012-13 - Department of Justice
NIPS Annual Report and Accounts 2012-13 - Department of Justice
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ANNUAL<br />
REPORT<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Accounts</strong><br />
Health <strong>and</strong> Safety Risk<br />
<strong>NIPS</strong> continues to monitor its compliance with a wide range <strong>of</strong> relevant Health <strong>and</strong> Safety legislation. This<br />
includes Corporate <strong>and</strong> Establishment health <strong>and</strong> safety related policies, the resourcing <strong>of</strong> local health <strong>and</strong><br />
safety units <strong>and</strong> identification <strong>of</strong> appropriate training for staff. There is also the provision <strong>of</strong> an annual Health<br />
<strong>and</strong> Safety <strong>Report</strong> covering relevant matters along with quarterly updates provided to the Senior Management<br />
Team.<br />
The Service takes its ‘duty <strong>of</strong> care’ to inmates, <strong>of</strong>ficers, <strong>of</strong>ficials, contractors <strong>and</strong> visitors very seriously. It<br />
continues to review its related policies <strong>and</strong> procedures on a regular basis in relation to a variety <strong>of</strong> important<br />
health <strong>and</strong> safety issues. The Corporate Manslaughter legislation is now fully in force with the inclusion <strong>of</strong> the<br />
“death in custody” aspect in September <strong>2012</strong>. The Service will ensure that it meets all relevant compliance<br />
issues in relation to this matter.<br />
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