Workplace Report (June 2018)

Health & safety - HSE Monitor

Victory on working time


The High Court has ruled in favour of the FBU firefighters’ union and declared a duty system requiring firefighters to work 96-hour shifts unlawful. The case centred on the Close Proximity Crewing (CPC) system operated by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Last month’s judgment stated: “CPC in the form used in South Yorkshire does not and cannot operate in accordance with [Working Time] regulations.”

https://www.fbu.org.uk/circular/2018hoc0291ad/fbu-success-defending-safe-duty-systems-high-court-declares-fire-brigades

www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2018/1229.html


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