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<p>HM Prison and Probation Service issues national guidance on the reporting of injuries
sustained by staff. This can be found at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.justice.gov.uk/downloads/offenders/psipso/psi-2016/psi-02-2106-hs-arrangements-management-accident-reporting.doc"
target="_blank">https://www.justice.gov.uk/downloads/offenders/psipso/psi-2016/psi-02-2106-hs-arrangements-management-accident-reporting.doc</a></p><p>
</p><p>This document outlines and clarifies the key duties to be undertaken by staff
and managers reporting and recording work place accidents, injury and ill-health to
employees and third parties and any associated litigation. It is designed to achieve
more consistent standards, deliver pragmatic and effective legal compliance and reduce
duplication of effort and documentation across the estate.</p><p> </p><p>All staff
are aware of the requirement to record and report accidents and injuries arising from
their work within prison service establishments. Managers also have a duty of care
to ensure that necessary investigations are carried out in accordance with the policy.</p>
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