Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has a dedicated Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Department who work along side managers to advise and support the workforce in all aspects of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare.

We aim to support all our employees in maintaining a Healthy and Safe Environment.

Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Organisation Chart

• Pre-employment and statutory Medical Assessments
• Health Screening and Surveillance
• Sickness Absence Monitoring
• Management Referrals to the Occupational Health Physician
• Self Referrals to the Occupational Health Adviser
• Counselling
• Health Education and Promotion
• Advice on Health matters related to Work or Lifestyle
• Advice to Management, Health and Safety Committees and other official representatives

• Development of Health and Safety Policies, Procedures and Initiatives - publication of guidance material and bulletins,etc, to keep our employees up to date with any new developments
• Provide Health and Safety Advice
• Consultation and liaison with Managers and Supervisors, Staff Representative Bodies and Enforcing Authorities
• Considering and recommendations regarding Health and Safety Training needs
• Review, monitor and audit the Health and Safety arrangements - local Managers and Union Representatives carry out regular Workplace Safety Inspections
• Support and Monitor Risk Assessments
• Monitor and Review Health and Safety Matters for HFRS
• Post Accident/Incident Assessment and Advice

Our Health and Safety Welfare Adviser provides a confidential and professional welfare service to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service personnel.