South Cumbria and NL Community - Balancing Operations and H&S in Policing

Join South Cumbria and North Lancashire IOSH Community for an insightful event exploring one of policing’s most complex challenges: achieving the right balance between operational demands and health and safety responsibilities.

This engaging presentation will unpack the realities faced by modern policing teams, where fast‑paced operational pressures often collide with statutory duties to protect staff, the public, and operational effectiveness. Using the Health and Safety Executive’s key publication, “Striking the Balance Between Operational and Health and Safety Duties in the Police Service,” we will examine how policing organisations can make proportionate, defensible decisions, particularly in situations where risk is dynamic and high‑stakes.

Through real‑world perspectives, discussion, and practical examples, we’ll explore:

• The real challenges frontline policing teams face when balancing competing duties
• What “striking the balance” means in practice for supervisors, commanders, and support teams
• How to apply the HSE guidance to improve organisational decision‑making
• The importance of clear risk ownership, leadership accountability, and effective communication
• How health and safety professionals can better support operational policing without creating unnecessary barriers

This is an in‑person event. Please only register if you are able to travel to the venue.

This is your opportunity to expand your knowledge to enhance your professional journey. This event plans to cover the following IOSH competencies: OSH management systems (technical), planning and implementation (core) and advocating for safety and inspiring people (behavioural) at understand and implement level.

The event is open to members and non-members. If you have dietary, accessibility, or other requirements, please contact us at [email protected] in advance.

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As part of IOSH charitable objects, we offer this event free of charge. As we have limited spaces, we kindly ask that you inform us as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Please contact us at [email protected] thank you for your consideration.

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