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It’s important that all staff are trained to recognise hazardous substances and how to handle them safely. Refresher training is particularly vital in this case, as the pre-2015 orange and black symbols differ from the new pictograms introduced by the CLP Regulation and workers need to recognise the new system.

Taser is by far the preferred option to firearms, with only a fifth of officers surveyed by the Federation in 2016 having or wanting personal firearms for use, and a third wanting or having access to rapid response firearms teams. Find out more about our work to support AFOs.

Hazard symbols are there to alert people to the presence of a potentially harmful substance. In 2015, 17% of workers in the EU were exposed to chemical products for at least a quarter of their working hours, with 15% regularly breathing in the resulting fumes and dusts. The potential for long-term damage to these workers’ health is dangerously high, so it’s important for everyone to be familiar with the different kinds of hazardous substances and how these should be handled in a working environment.

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In a survey in 2016, just 14% of members who responded said they have access to Taser, but 43% more said they would like access to it.

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GDPR added a significant compliance burden on DPOs and data processors. Data breaches must be reported to the authorities within 72 hours, each new data processing activity needs to be documented and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) must be carried out for processing that is likely to result in a high risk to individuals. Penalties for breaching GDPR can reach into the tens of millions of Euros.

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Health hazard (Exclamation mark) – Materials marked with this symbol are potential irritants or can cause other health issues, such as drowsiness or respiratory problems. Substances which can cause damage to health when they come into contact with the skin, or are inhaled or swallowed, are included.

These substances might need to be kept out of direct sunlight or away from sources of heat and should always be handled with care.

In January 2017, a survey of members showed that 82% who responded said Taser should be issued to more frontline officers, up 8% since 2014. In particular, members wanted more availability of Taser for those in roles within neighbourhood policing (86%), roads policing (86%) and response (82%).

Advice may include avoiding swallowing or breathing in the product, cleaning any surface it contacts thoroughly after use and avoiding it entirely for people with particular medical conditions.

Hazard symbols and meanings

Potential warnings include “keep away from heat” and “wear protective gloves”. Specific information should be on the product label or included in the relevant MSDS (material safety data sheet).

The old European symbols were phased out and replaced with the CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) pictograms in 2015, which are harmonised with international hazard symbol usage. Some are similar to their equivalent symbols under the previous system, but there are differences, so it is important to be clear about which each one means – especially for workers who use hazardous substances in any part of their job.

This mirrors our previous research. In 2015, the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) voted unanimously for the larger roll out of Taser and that stance remains unchanged.

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Serious/long term health hazard (Human silhouette with white star shape) – Turpentine and certain oils can cause severe and long-term health issues if swallowed. Any substances that can cause cancer, respiratory diseases, damage to a pregnant person or their unborn child or genetic defects should have this label on their container.

A short documentary from the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) explaining the fundamentals of Taser: why it’s needed, how it works, and who can use it.

And in September 2019, it announced it is giving police forces £10 million in additional funding to significantly increase the number of officers carrying Taser meaning chiefs now have the ring-fenced funding needed for a wider roll-out.

Following the commitment to provide ring-fenced funding, the Federation will continue to lobby the government for further central funding for forces to purchase more Tasers without the money having to come out of their local budgets.

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Explosives (Explosion) – Fireworks and certain types of ammunition can cause explosions if not handled correctly. Often substances labelled with this symbol require specialist care and should always be kept away from heat sources such as open flames.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council is currently conducting a review of officer safety but has been reluctant in the past to support a full roll-out of the equipment. However some individual chief constables have committed to providing Taser to all officers who want to carry it and pass the assessment process.

Lots of acids are corrosive, as well as drain cleaners and ammonia. These substances should be handled with extreme care and all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn.

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Corrosive (Substance burning hand and surface) – Substances labelled with the Corrosive symbol can cause damage to materials such as metal and severe injuries when they come into contact with someone, particularly the skin and eyes.

Environmental Hazard (Dead fish and tree) – This symbol is attributed to substances that pose a significant danger to the environment. For example, they may be hazardous to aquatic life and have the potential to cause long-term harm.

Gas under pressure (Gas cylinder) – Often found in medical or scientific workplaces, these substances can cause explosions if heated. In other cases, containers marked with this symbol may contain refrigerated gas, which can cause cryogenic burns.

Oxidising (Flame over circle) – These substances can react violently with other substances and can cause, or feed, a fire. Bleach falls into this category.

In February 2019 the Home Office announced that student officers would also be permitted to carry Taser if they meet the strict training standards.

The symbols are very useful for working out which substances are potentially harmful, which is vital information when writing COSHH risk assessments.

In a snapshot poll of PFEW members carried out by the Federation and LBC in autumn 2019, 89% of officers said they would want to routinely carry Taser after being given appropriate training, with nearly 97% saying their colleagues should be allowed to carry the devices. A poll of the public conducted at the same time show that 73% of people thought officers should be able to carry Taser.

Toxic (Skull and crossbones) – Materials marked with this ominous symbol pose the most serious of health risks. Swallowing, ingesting or coming into contact with them with bare skin can all prove fatal. Emergency medical care should be sought immediately if this happens.

We strongly support the wider roll-out of Taser to all frontline officers should they wish to be equipped with it. Taser is an extremely effective means of dealing with the many dangerous situations that officers often face on the streets and is a less lethal option than more conventional firearms. In 85% of cases where Taser is drawn, it is not fired as the deterrent is enough, which helps protect communities as well as protecting officers from assaults.

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In November 2016, we commissioned Ipsos MORI to do a survey of public opinion on Taser. It showed that 71% of respondents consider it acceptable for police officers to carry Taser when on patrol. Other key findings included:

Flammable (Flame) – Products labelled as flammable are at a particularly high risk of catching fire. Petrol is one example, though it is important to remember that many materials – whether labelled as flammable or not – can pose a fire risk under the right conditions. All flammable products should be kept as far away as possible from any spark that could ignite a fire.