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Fire safety- Requirement for RPE refresher training

The 6 month extension period applied in March 2020 to RPE refresher training will expire September 30th 2020. Prisons should therefore in consultation with their Health Safety & Fire Teams, develop a recovery training plan for the resumption of annual RPE refresher training.

An exceptional delivery model with enhanced cleaning and handling procedures is in place for practical training scenarios.

RPE training for new starters resumed in July 2020.

Please see the below material to support training.

Smoke Hood Refurbishment COVID-19

Due to the current escalating restrictions in place attributed to COVID-19 it is important that whilst there is full capacity available at the supplier to refurbish used Smoke Hoods the transfer of sets is undertaken without unnecessary delay.

Every establishment shall ensure that when Smoke Hoods are used they are sent as soon as is reasonably possible to the identified hubs. This applies to any previously used Smoke Hoods currently being stored for return and refurbishment. Hubs shall ensure that Branston is made aware at the earliest opportunity of RPE sets to be exchanged or revalidated.

Following the use of RPE Sets. DO NOT put the Set back in the carry case.  The set should be double bagged. Place bagged used sets and Bandolier Case in the correct returns box (one box per set (including Bandolier case) and return to the Regional Hub to complete a one for one exchange.

NDC Branston will make more frequent collections from the hubs to increase the flow of RPE.

For further information please contact the HQ National Fire Team.
NationalFireSafetyTeam@justice.gov.uk

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