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FORCE
PROCEDURES
Waste Procedures
Procedure Reference Number:
BM 06/10
Procedure Author:
Karen Wickstead
Procedure Review Date:
August 2014
At the time of ratifying this procedure, the author is satisfied that this document
complied with relevant legislation and Force requirements.
Sign and date
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(Author(s))
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Procedure Index
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1.
Responsibilities ....................................................................................................................... 3
2.
Guidance ................................................................................................................................... 5
3.
Procedure Aim ....................................................................................................................... 14
4.
Appeals .................................................................................................................................... 15
5.
Review ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Appendix 1 - Quick Guide to Fireworks, Seizure and Storage ......................................... 16
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1. Responsibilities
Waste will always impact in some way on the environment, no matter how we
dispose of it. Recycling uses energy, incinerating waste produces ash and carbon
dioxide. Putting waste in landfill means we lose valuable resources. Landfill also
produces methane gas as biodegradable rubbish rots down, which can contribute to
air pollution and global warming.
We need to dispose of waste in the least harmful way as per the waste hierarchy
below:
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Waste prevention - minimising what we throw away is the best solution to
waste management
Re-use - needlessly making new products wastes energy and resources,
therefore it is essential to re-use products as much as possible.
Recycle - recycling old products into new ones saves raw materials
Energy recovery - generating electricity through burning rubbish cuts down
the fossil fuels we use, however, incineration produces CO2 which causes
global warming, and therefore consideration should be given to other
disposal methods in the first instance.
Disposal - burying rubbish is the cheapest option, but impacts on the
environment the most, therefore reuse/recycle/reprocess methods should be
first considered prior to sending waste to landfill.
The Force has a legal responsibility to ensure that any waste that is produced,
stored, transported between properties and disposed of is done without harming the
environment – this is called our ‘duty of care’ which is part of the Environmental
Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991. The duty of care has no time limit.
The Force is specifically responsible for waste arising from any properties from the
point of production (when there is no longer a need for it and it is classed as waste)
until it has been transferred to an authorised person. Failure to comply with the
duty of care regulations can result in prosecution notices and penalty fines.
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Any member of staff dealing with waste has the responsibility to dispose of it in line
with the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (1994), the Hazardous Waste
Regulations (2005), the Landfill Regulations (2002, amended 2005), the WEEE
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Regulations (2007) and the Waste
Batteries & Accumulators Regulations (2008). Failure to comply with legislation and
regulations can lead to penalty fines and notices being imposed by the Environment
Agency, therefore it is essential that all staff – irrespective of rank, grade or position,
understand their responsibilities as follows:1.1
Chief Constable
The Chief Constable has overall responsibility for the Force’s compliance with
legislation relating to the safe and correct disposal of waste generated.
1.2
Area Commanders/Heads of Departments
Are responsible for the implementation of the Waste Procedures within their areas
of authority.
1.3
All Managers/Supervisors
Will be responsible for ensuring that police buildings have the appropriate facilities
(secure rooms equipped with appropriate storage, shelving and safes) to accept
and store property safely and that safes are clearly marked with their insured
contents limit.
Managers/Supervisors will also ensure property office staff within Basic Command
Unit’s are relevantly trained and follow procedures.
Managers/Supervisors will be responsible for establishing and managing a
performance framework (compliance with this policy), and be responsible for
ensuring regular Health and Safety inspections of property/storage areas are
undertaken and all resulting recommendations are actioned. Please see Table 1 for
detailed procedures.
1.4
Officers of the rank of Inspector
Will be responsible for police officers and police staff under their command with
regard to all property entering into the possession of the Constabulary. Please see
Table 1 for detailed procedures.
1.5
Force Health & Safety Advisors
Will be responsible for ensuring that any compliance issues in line with the
Hazardous Waste Regulations are reported to the Health & Safety Committee for
further action. Please see Table 1 for detailed procedures.
1.6
All Property Staff
Will be responsible for ensuring that property no longer required and deemed as
waste is disposed of in line with these procedures. Please see Table 1 for detailed
procedures.
1.7
Estates & Facilities Assistants
Will be responsible for ensuring that all waste products are disposed of in line with
these procedures. Please see Table 1 for detailed procedures.
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1.8
Facilities Officer
Will ensure that relevant consignment notes are kept for a minimum of 3 years and
that the ‘blue return’ is sought from the contractor after disposal. The Facilities
Officer will also ensure that the Waste Register is kept up to date in an orderly
manner for Environment Agency inspection.
1.9
Helpdesk staff
Helpdesk staff are responsible for ensuring the completion of the consignment note
when contractors attend site to collection hazardous/chemical/medical/clinical type
waste. For instructions of how to complete consignment notes please see page 7.
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Facilities Manager (Competent person for Waste)
1. The Facilities Manager will carry out annual audits (duty of care) on all property
stores in accordance with regulations.
2. Any failure to comply with the regulations will be identified in the annual audits,
which will be reported the Central Services Inspectors, the Force’s Health &
Safety Advisor and the Head of FM to ensure areas meet required standards.
3. The Facilities Manager (competent person for waste) will provide advice and
guidance to force employees to assist in the understanding of the requirements
of the regulations, to ensure that any waste is stored, transported between
properties and disposed of without harming the environment and in line with the
Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991.
To ensure all staff deals with waste appropriately please refer to the detailed
procedures as seen in Table 1.
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2. Guidance
2.1
This procedure ensures that all waste is dealt with in a correct manner, from the site
it is produced at, through to storage and disposal, in compliance with current
legislation.
The information in this document is based on guidance issued by the Environment
Agency in conjunction with Health & Safety Executive, which requires a proactive
approach to be taken in order to comply with statutory duties imposed on Cheshire
Constabulary.
2.2
OBLIGATIONS
These procedures ensure that waste is dealt with in a correct manner, from the
production site through to storage and disposal, in compliance with current
legislation.
The information in this procedure is based on guidance issued by the Environment
Agency in conjunction with Health & Safety Executive, which requires a proactive
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approach to be taken in order to comply with statutory duties imposed on Cheshire
Constabulary.
2.2.1 Clinical Waste
Under Health & Safety law, employers who generate clinical waste must
ensure that risks are properly controlled.
The first step in effective management of clinical waste is the proper
identification and assessment of risk. Risks must be assessed generally
under Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and
specifically via the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.
Any clothing, bedding or other items containing or contaminated with bodily
fluids or blood products must be disposed of via clinical waste (yellow clinical
waste bins are provided at designated sites).
Legal Definitions of Clinical Waste
The Controlled Waste Regulations 1992 (SI 1992, No 588) defines
clinical waste as:
(a)
Any waste which consists wholly or partly of human or animal
tissue, blood or other body fluids, excretions, drugs or other
pharmaceutical products, swabs or dressing, syringes, needles
or other sharp instruments, being waste which unless rendered
safe may prove hazardous to any person coming into contact
with it, and
(b)
Any other waste arising from medical, nursing, dental,
veterinary, pharmaceutical or other similar practice,
investigation, treatment, teaching or research, or the collection
of blood for transfusion, being waste, which may cause
infection to any person coming into contact with it.
2.2.2 Hazardous Waste
The Hazardous Waste Regulations were introduced in England and Wales in
June 2005 as the UK response to the European Directive. Hazardous waste
is essentially waste that contains hazardous properties that may render it
harmful to human health or the Environment. The European Commission
has a Directive on the controlled management of such waste (91/689/EEC)
and hazardous waste is defined on the basis of a list, the European Waste
Catalogue (EWC), drawn up under that Directive.
Under the regulations producers (e.g., Cheshire Constabulary) or consignors
of hazardous waste are required to register their premises with the
Environment Agency on a yearly basis – this is called the Hazardous Waste
Registration. The hazardous waste registration contains a licence number,
also known as the premises code, which must appear on any consignment
note that the organisation produces as the premises code.
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2.2.3 Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes
The regulations require cradle-to-grave documentation for the movement of
hazardous waste. Cheshire Constabulary as the producer of waste is
required to complete and keep appropriate records (consignment note).
Waste carriers and disposal companies will provide consignment notes on
collection of hazardous waste, however, the producer (Cheshire
Constabulary) must ensure that all consignment notes are completed
appropriately, returns (Section E) completed and kept for a minimum of 3
years.
2.2.4 Completing consignment notes:Responsible staff must ensure a consignment note is completed (usually
done by the contractor) before handing over any hazardous waste to
contractors, as described below:Part A
1. The consignment note code
should start with the relevant
premise code.
2. CPA name and address.
3. Enter the relevant premise
code (hazardous waste
registration number).
4. Enter the name of the
company that is collecting the
waste.
Part B
The waste carrier who is
collecting the waste will
complete this, however, staff
must ensure the contractor
completes this prior to handing
over any waste.
Part C & D
The waste carrier who is
collecting the waste will
complete this, however, staff
must ensure the contractor
completes this prior to handing
over any waste. Helpdesk staff
who give access to contractors
on site must sign and date.
Part E
This section will be completed by
the disposal company when the
waste arrives at the licensed
site. Responsible staff must
ensure copies of this are
returned and stapled to the
original consignment note within
2 weeks of collection .
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2.2.5 Filing of Waste Documentation
Waste documentation including consignment notes, waste transfer notes and
certificates of destruction must be forwarded to the Facilities department for
central filing. All documentation must be kept for a minimum of 3 years.
2.2.6 Storage of Hazardous Waste
All hazardous waste must be separated and stored safely, away from public
areas and in rigid containers, in order to comply with the regulations. If
waste is in liquid form then it must be stored in a bunded area (e.g., a
container within a tank that can hold up to 110% of the liquid, that stops
spillage into main drainage systems).
2.2.7 Hazardous Waste – Duty of Care
The Environmental Protection Act (EPA), 1990 makes it a criminal offence
for waste to be handled in a manner that is likely to cause pollution of the
environment or harm to human health. The Act also imposes a "Duty of
Care" on managers to ensure that employees do not contravene the above
requirement.
Those who produce, transport, treat and dispose of Hazardous Waste all
have duties under environmental law. The most important of these are:
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The "duty of care" in the management of the waste;
The duty to control polluting emissions to air;
The duty to control discharges to sewer;
The obligations of waste managers.
In addition, the waste producer (e.g., Cheshire Constabulary) must review
the types of waste produced and disposal options from the point of view of
their long term sustainability.
2.2.8 Environment Agency visits
The Environment Agency has the power to visit both registered and
unregistered sites to ensure that they are acting accordingly. They will issue
fixed penalties to premises which fail to register, fail to complete
consignment notes and fail to retain consignment notes. If you are contacted
by the Environment Agency please refer them to the Facilities Management
Department.
2.2.9 General Waste
General waste is waste which is not recyclable such as food waste. This
type of waste should be the only waste that is sent to landfill. By reducing
waste to landfill the organisation will actively reduce costs and the effects it
has on the environment, e.g., reducing methane (greenhouse gas).
General waste bins are provided throughout Areas and at Headquarters –
these are identified by their black bin lids/tops.
2.2.10 Recyclable Waste (Dry Mixed Recyclables)
Recycling waste helps to reduce the Force’s environmental impact, therefore
staff are urged to use recycle bins wherever possible. These are identified
by their blue bin lids/tops.
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2.2.11 Waste Arising from Property Stores
Due to the nature of waste that is deposited by Police Officers at property
stores, property staff must use the waste hierarchy (as seen in
Responsibilities above) prior to deciding on which waste stream to use.
Wherever possible Officers and staff are requested to consider recycling
options prior to placing items in the general waste bin (black topped bin) –
which reduces the impact on the environment and the overall waste costs to
the force.
This policy emphasises that it is the responsibility of all individuals to take
appropriate action to ensure the correct disposal of waste arising from activities
within Cheshire Police buildings.
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WASTE TYPES
Waste Type
Alcohol
Disposal Method
In line with the Water Industries Act 1991 – the Force must first seek a ‘Discharge
to Sewer Consent’ from the relevant Water Authority. The following buildings have
current Discharge to Sewer Consents in place and as such can discharge large
amounts of alcohol down the drain:•
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Crewe
Macclesfield
Wilmslow
Northwich
If you have a large quantity of alcohol that requires disposing of and you do not have a
permit in place please contact the Facilities Management Department on Ext: 2248
option 5.
Ammunition
Ammunition should be kept separate from weapons and be stored in a locked
container for Health & Safety reasons.
When storage facilities have been exhausted please contact the Explosive Ordnance
Disposal team at Chester Barracks.
British Army’s Royal Logistic Corps
Joint Service EOD Ops Centre
Tel: 01235 513360
Batteries
Batteries must be disposed of accordingly in line with the Battery Directive, e.g.,
placed in the red cardboard boxes provided. If you cannot locate a red battery box
please contact the Facilities Management department on Ext: 2248 option 5.
NB: Under the Batteries Directive the force can be prosecuted and fined by the
Environment Agency if batteries are found in general waste.
Cardboard
Remove any confidential information relating to the organisation, then place in
recycling bins (blue topped) provided. Confidential waste paper must be placed in
the red topped bins to ensure secure disposal.
Clinical
Clinical waste (anything soiled in bodily fluids or blood) must be disposed of
appropriately in line with the Hazardous Waste Regulations.
Please use yellow clinical waste bags in the first instance then decant into external
clinical waste bins, which are yellow in colour.
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Clothing
Clothing that is not suitable for resuse and is not contaminated can be placed in the
recycling bins provided at the following properties:•
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Charles Stewart House
Widnes
Blacon
Northwich
Crewe
Macclesfield
Wilmslow
This will be recycled and used in the aggregate/concrete industry.
Clothing – contaminated
Clothing that has been contaminated with bodily fluids or blood must be disposed of
accordingly in line with the Hazardous Waste Regulations.
Please use yellow clinical waste bags in the first instance then decant into external
clinical waste bins, which are yellow in colour.
Confidential paper
Confidential waste paper can be placed in the red topped bins. These are sent for
secure off site shredding.
Please do not place anything other than paper in these bins.
CD’s/DVD’s/Tapes/Videos
For non force owned CD’s/DVD’s/Tapes/Videos please dispose of in grey wheelie
bin which is located in the dining room at HQ.
For force owned CD’s/DVD’s/Tapes/Videos please send to Records Management
Unit at HQ.
For large amounts of CD’s/DVD’s/Tapes/Videos please contact the Facilities
Management department who will arrange for a collection/secure disposal on
Ext: 2248 option 5.
Drugs
Seized drugs must be stored in an appropriate container prior to onward disposal.
A central drug store for cannabis is located at Winsford HQ, under the control of the
Covert Policing Unit. Please contact the unit on Ext: 5032 or 4016 to arrange
central storage.
Police officers must refer to the ‘Drug Storage/Security & Authority to Destroy’
procedure (currently under review).
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Electrical Waste
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Fans
Kettles
Toasters
Microwaves
PC’s/laptops
TV’s
Fridges
The WEEE Regulations (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) require
organisations to dispose of waste via licensed contractors. Failure to use licensed
contractors can lead to fines and penalty notices being enforced by the Environment
Agency.
WEEE Containers are provided in the following locations:•
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Winsford New
Wilmslow
Blacon
Widnes
Arpley Street
If you have electrical waste that requires transportation to the nearest WEEE station
please contact the Facilities Management department on Ext: 2248 option 5.
Fireworks
Police Officers must refer to the quick guide to Fireworks, Seizure and Storage
in the first instance (appendix 1)
Awaiting information from
Trading Standards
(CWAC) as now have
responsibility for this
If fireworks have not been tampered with then Police Officers can deposit at a property
store, which must be stored in the designated fireworks container with the top securely
fastened.
Fluorescent tubes,
Sodium lamps or
lighting bulbs
Fluorescent tubes, sodium lamps and lighting tubes must be disposed of in line with
the Hazardous Waste Regulations. They must also be stored in an appropriate
container (lighting coffin). Lighting coffins are provided at the following locations:-
Chris Jeffs
Tel: 01244 973698
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Custody Suites
Widnes
Runcorn
Arpley Street
Blacon
Northwich
Ellesmere Port
Crewe
Wilmslow
Macclesfield
If you either require a tube disposing of or the coffin emptying please contact the
Facilities Management department on Ext: 2248 option 5.
Food/non recyclable
items
Food and non recyclable waste can be placed in kitchen caddys or general (black
topped bins) waste bins, e.g.,
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Food
Tissue/napkins
Used tea bags
Fruit
Banana skins
Apple cores
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Fuel
Please contact the Facilities Management department on Ext: 2248 option 5, who will
organise the collection and relevant disposal of fuels.
Furniture
The Facilities Management department deal with various charity groups across the
county who will reuse/recycle old furniture.
If staff wish to purchase any old furniture please contact the Facilities Management
department on Ext: 2248 option 5.
Glass
Please place glass in the designated bins located at the following stations:• Charles Stewart House
• Widnes
• Blacon
• Northwich
• Crewe
• Macclesfield
• Wilmslow
Guns
Guns must be stored appropriately in property stores, in a locked gun cabinet away
from ammunition.
Please see Firearms & Dangerous Weapons Transportation & Disposal policy. All
guns/weapons must be transported to HQ in the first instance for central storage.
Once storage has been exhausted the Firearms Department will organise
transportation over to TATA steel in Rotherham for destruction.
Knives
Knives must be stored appropriately in property stores, in a solid mobile container.
Knives must not be disposed of through local metal merchants. Once property officers
have exhausted storage facilities for knives they must inform the Firearms
Department on Ext: 5031 or the Force Armourer on Ext: 2354, who will organise
transportation over to TATA steel in Rotherham for destruction.
Metal
All metal must be recycled to reduce the environmental impact and to generate income
for the force. Metal skips are available in the following locations:•
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Arpley Street
Widnes
Blacon
Wilmslow
Winsford
If you have large amounts of metal that need transporting to one of the above sites
please contact the Facilities Management Department on Ext: 2248 option 5.
Guns/Knives must not be placed in scrap metal skips or disposed of via Metal
Merchants.
Mobile Phones
Please send force owned mobile phones/devices to IT who will arrange data wiping
prior to disposal.
Collections can be undertaken by the Forensic Submission department for non force
owned mobile phones. To organise this please contact Ext: 2419.
The force can obtain an income from the recycling of mobile phones, however, data
wiping is required to MOD standards, therefore
If you have any queries with regards to the data destruction or recycling of mobile
phones please contact the Facilities Management department on Ext: 2248 option 5.
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Oil
Under the Hazardous Waste Regulations oil must be disposed of accordingly. Please
contact the Facilities Management department on Ext: 2248 option 5 to organise
collection and onward disposal/reuse opportunities.
Paper
Please place waste paper and other paper products (including magazines and
newspapers) in the blue topped recycling bins.
Please remove any confidential information relating to the organisation to ensure data
security.
PC’s/Laptops/Printers
Please contact the IT department for force owned PC’s, laptops and printers.
Petrol
For non force owned PC’s, laptops, printers please contac the Facilities
Management Department
Under the Hazardous Waste Regulations oil must be disposed of accordingly.
Please contact the Facilities Management department on Ext: 2248 option 5 to
organise collection and onward disposal/reuse opportunities.
Plastics
Please use blue topped bins for all plastics. When disposing of food containers
please ensure residual food is placed in general waste bins (black topped bins or
kitchen caddy).
Printer Cartridges
Printer cartridges and toner bottles can be returned to HQ, via Post van, where
they are recycled.
Recyclables
The blue topped bins can be used for any recyclables such as:•
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Uniform
Video’s
Plastic bottles (soft drinks, milk, water)
Aluminium cans
Newspapers/magazines
Empty snack packets (crisps, chocolate bars etc)
Tetra boxes (milk, orange juice, soup).
Please ensure the containers are emptied of food/fluids prior to placing in bins to
avoid contamination.
Uniform no longer required must be returned to the Distribution & Logistic
Department for asset recording and onward recycling.
For non force owned CD’s/DVD’s/Tapes/Videos please dispose of in grey
wheelie bin which is located in the dining room at HQ.
For force owned CD’s/DVD’s/Tapes/Videos
Management Unit at HQ.
please
send
to
Records
For large amounts of CD’s/DVD’s/Tapes/Videos please contact the Facilities
Management department who will arrange for a collection/secure disposal on
Ext: 2248 option 5.
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3. Procedure Aim
3.1
The Procedure aims to introduce clear directives and procedures to ensure that
waste is disposed of in line with the following regulations:o
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Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994
Waste Strategy for England (2000)
Landfill Regulations (2002)
Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005)
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment directive (2007)
Climate change bill (2008)
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4. Appeals
4.1
Persons affected by actions under this procedure have the right to make
representations, challenges and/or appeals against the relevant decision(s) through
civil litigation or internal management, grievance or police complaint procedures.
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5. Review
5.1
This procedure will be formally reviewed every three years to consider:
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Its effectiveness in the business area concerned
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Any changes to legislation
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Challenges to the procedure
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Any identified inefficiencies in relation to implementation
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Impact on diversity and equality (Low on the Race Diversity Impact
Assessment Template)
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Appendix 1
QUICK GUIDE TO FIREWORKS, SEIZURE & STORAGE
Storage and disposal of fireworks seized as evidence
Due to the concern that officers may be required to seize fireworks for evidential purposes,
the following arrangements have been made for the transport and storage of seized
fireworks.
If an officer seizes fireworks they may contact Darren Wallis, Quicksilver UK Ltd,
Unit 3, Broome Grove Lane, Denton, M34 3DU, Tel. 0161 320 7232, mobile
number 07973 426531, for advice
In the case of Category Four fireworks (display fireworks) or large quantities of adult
fireworks, an officer must
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not touch or remove any Category Four firework, any home made firework or large
quantities of adult fireworks;
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contact Darren Wallis;
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complete a property and exhibit label which Darren Wallis will attach when he arrives
and removes the fireworks;
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ensure that the storage location is entered on the labels;
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ensure that at the conclusion of the case, that Darren Wallis is instructed to safely
dispose of the fireworks.
This arrangement has been made with Quicksilver UK Limited, in order to help the police
and fire service in this way. The company charge for the service and you should be
prepared for and understand the delays that might occur in covering such an extensive
area. The cost of each callout is:£30.00 per hour or part of (08.00 – 20.00hrs)
£45.00 per hour or part of (20.00 – 08.00hrs)
Weekend will be at 1.5x and Bank Holidays at 2x
Mileage 50p per mile
Storage:
Pallet 1.4G or 1.4S
Pallet 1.3G
Pallet 1.2G
Pallet 1.1G
£80.00 per week
£150.00 per week
£300.00 per week
£500.00 per week
If the need to collect fireworks from police storage is not urgent then the company will
collect the fireworks for free as and when they will be passing the location.
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Property officers should use this service on a regular basis to ensure that large quantities
of adult fireworks do not build up.
Photographs/video should be taken of the fireworks so that they can be disposed of at the
earliest opportunity.
An early decision on disposal is important so that costs to divisions are minimised.
The Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit at Liverpool will not deal with fireworks unless the
location and volume of the fireworks presents a serious danger to people or property. The
Unit will be available for advice by contacting the duty inspector in the force control room.
Health and Safety
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Fireworks are explosives and can cause death, severe injury and extensive
damage if incorrectly handled or stored.
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It is essential that you do not, for any reason, transport Category Four fireworks or
home made fireworks in any police vehicle. Do not place them in a police storeroom, or
in any container which may restrict or confine the blast. As you are aware these
fireworks have been used in Liverpool to destroy phone boxes and vehicles.
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Any adult fireworks (not more than 20kgs at any one time) that are seized must be
placed in the appropriate police property external store. If more than 20kgs are seized
at any one time then the services of Quicksilver UK must be used or the services of the
local authority trading standards department.
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The police property store must be registered with the local authority trading standards
department. Mode A or Mode B
Mode A
If the store is a separate building and intended to store up to 1000kg of shop goods
fireworks then a Mode a registration is required. A Mode A store is defined in the
legislation as a building ‘substantially constructed of brick, stone, iron, or concrete
detached from any dwelling house…’. . exclusively appropriated to keeping explosives.
We do not have any of these currently in force.
Mode B
If the intention is to store not more than 250kg of shop goods fireworks then a Mode B
registration is required. A Mode B store is defined as ‘a substantial receptacle
…placed inside a dwelling house, or inside any such building as is not in itself qualified
for the keeping of explosives in Mode A’. Examples of suitable ‘substantial receptacle’
include a wooden box, a cupboard, drawer, cabinet or a metal container. ‘Shop goods’
fireworks may also be kept in a glass showcase, provided it is not placed in the
window.
A maximum of 50 kgs of ‘Shop goods’ fireworks can be kept in any one container and
a maximum of 50 kgs of ‘Shop goods’ fireworks can be kept in any room to which the
public have access.
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A full risk assessment must be carried out for each property store that is being used to
store adult fireworks. In both cases the store should be dry and the containers(s) must
be labelled “Fireworks Highly Flammable”.
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No smoking is allowed in any of the stores.
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No flammable liquid is to be allowed to be in the same store/area as any live firework
•
Fireworks must be stored in a place well away from combustible materials which might
help to spread a fire to the fireworks.
•
Any vehicle carrying adult fireworks (under 25kg) must have one 2kg dry powder fire
extinguisher or an equivalent capacity for any other suitable extinguishing agent.
•
If an officer believes that a firework(s) has ignited in the boot of the vehicle then under
no circumstances should the officer try to extinguish it. The fire brigade should be
called.
•
Any adult fireworks (under 25kg) must be carried in either a suitable container or in a
separate load compartment (e.g. boot of car)
•
Any fire that involves fireworks or is likely to involve fireworks must be dealt with by the
fire brigade.
•
Extreme care must be taken when handling any firework that does not have a BS
Standard.
•
The fact that a firework is small does not mean that it is a safe firework. Some category
4 fireworks (display) are small, do not have a fuse and can explode without any prior
warning. Category 4 fireworks do not have a British Standard marked on them.
•
Officers must wear leather gloves when handling any adult firework.
•
Officers must comply with the force non-smoking policy when handling or being near to
fireworks.
•
Used fireworks must not be kept with live fireworks, as they can still be a source of
ignition.
•
Extreme care must be taken with used fireworks. All officers should be warned not to
place their head or any other part of their body over a used firework as they may only
be partially discharged and may reignite.
Offences
Fixed Penalty Notice
Throwing fireworks in a thoroughfare
Section 80 of the Explosives Act 1875 (c.17)
Possession of an adult firework under 18 years of age in a public place
Regulation 4 Fireworks Regulations 2004
NB May be issued to 17 year old or 16 year old with an appropriate adult.
Possession of a category 4 firework
Regulation 5 Fireworks Regulations 2004
Prohibition of certain fireworks at night
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Regulation 7 Fireworks Regulations 2004.
Offences
Summons
Throwing fireworks in a thoroughfare
Section 80 of the Explosives Act 1875 (c.17)
Possession of an adult firework under 18 years of age in a public place
Regulation 4 Fireworks Regulations 2004
Possession of a category 4 firework
Regulation 5 Fireworks Regulations 2004
Prohibition of certain fireworks at night
Regulation 7 Fireworks Regulations 2004.
Restriction on sale of gunpowder in highways etc
Section 30 Explosives Act 1875
Gunpowder to be kept in registered places
Section 5 Explosives Act 1875
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Procedure Review Form
Title:
Procedure Author:
Procedure approved by:
Linked to Policy:
Date Approved:
Waste Procedures
Karen Wickstead
Emma Marvell
Environment Policy
Tel. Ext.:
4527
Procedure Review
When was the procedure last reviewed?
Is this procedure still required?
Yes
Could this procedure be
No
consolidated with another?
Does this procedure involve significant
change to working practices that will have
a resultant impact on service delivery,
budget or operational risk?
What forms are linked to
this procedure?
Ensure all forms included in the procedure are reviewed. If
amendments are required to any forms contact the Force
Forms Administrator within Design and Print.
Has the procedure considered the
following?
Resource implications
Yes / No
Finance implications
Yes / No
IT Service implications
NA
If No, contact the Force Information Centre to
archive the document
If Yes, contact Business Management to
arrange a joint review
Yes /
If Yes, inform Business
No
Management
Yes / No
What evidence is in the procedure to support
this?
To include all staff groups
Business Support Services to provide funding for
disposal costs
NA
Policy Owner Sign Off
I authorise this procedure for publication / I have forwarded the procedure to an ACPO
member for consideration
* Delete as appropriate
Policy Owner:
Signed
Date:
ACPO Member Sign Off
I authorise this procedure for publication / I do not authorise this procedure for publication
* Delete as appropriate
ACPO Member:
Signed
Date:
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Procedure – Human Rights Review
Human Rights Compliance Assessment
List legislation relevant to the procedure:
Has any of the legislation / case law
changed since the last review?
Has procedure changed since last review?
RIPA / PACE / CPIA
Other:
Yes /
No
If No to both questions then
previous compliance test stands
Yes /
No
As a result of the application of the procedure, which Articles are likely to be infringed?
8
Respect for private and family life
Yes /
9
Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
Yes /
10
Freedom of expression
Yes /
11
Freedom of assembly and association
Yes /
No
No
No
No
For each Article infringed, identify the legitimate aim(s) that justify the infringement:
Legitimate Aim
Article 8 Article 9 Article 10 Article 11
National Security
N/A
Public safety
Economic wellbeing of country
N/A
N/A
N/A
Prevention of crime and disorder
N/A
Protection of public order
N/A
N/A
N/A
Territorial integrity
N/A
N/A
N/A
Protection of reputation and rights of others
N/A
N/A
N/A
Preventing disclosure of information received
N/A
N/A
N/A
in confidence
Maintaining authority and impartiality of
N/A
N/A
N/A
judiciary
Protection of health or morals
Protection of rights and freedoms of others
N/A
Is the interference the least intrusive option to achieve the identified
legitimate aim?
Is the interference justified and proportionate with regard to the identified
legitimate aim?
Is the interference identified applied in a non-discriminatory manner?
Are decision making processes and outcomes of actions documented?
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Article 8 – Right to Respect for Private and Family Life – Everyone has the right to respect for
his private and family life, his home and his correspondence.
Article 9 – Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion – Everyone has the right to freedom
of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief and
freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion
or belief, in worship, teaching, practice and observance.
Article 10 – Freedom of Expression – Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This
right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas
without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers. This article shall not prevent
States from requiring the licensing of broadcasting, television or cinema enterprises.
Article 11 – Freedom of Assembly – Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly
and to freedom of association with others, including the right to form and to join trade unions for
the protection of his interests.
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Procedure – Race and Diversity Impact Assessment
Section A
Title of Procedure:
Waste Procedures
Has a Diversity Impact Assessment been previously completed?
If Yes, when and was it H/M/L? If No, go to Section B
Has the procedure changed sufficiently to require a further
impact assessment?
If Yes, go to Section B. If No, go to Section C
Yes / No
Yes / No
If no impact assessment has been completed or a further assessment is required, complete
the following flowchart to identify whether the procedure has a potentially Low / Medium /
High impact and bear in mind the recognised ‘6 strands’ of diversity:
•
Minority Ethnic communities including asylum seekers and Gypsies
•
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered members of the community
•
Age
•
Religion
•
Gender
•
Disability
Section B
Please complete the following flowchart and put an X in the box next to the score you have
assigned the procedure:
YES
Does the procedure
affect staff employment
/ development?
NO
Does the procedure
only relate to an
internal process?
NO
Could the procedure be
applied with discretion
that might discriminate
against a minority group?
LOW
YES
Is data with minority
indicators collected?
NO
YES
Ensure
monitoring
procedures are in
place and then
re-answer the
question
YES
NO
NO
Is data with minority
indicators collected?
YES
Does the procedure
show the potential for
discrimination?
YES
YES
Does the procedure
show the potential
for discrimination?
NO
NO
Could application of the
procedure affect
community relations?
YES
NO
Are all reasonable
safeguards and processes
in place to ensure any
potential discrimination is
minimised?
YES
MEDIUM
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If on completion of the flowchart you consider that Yes / No
the initial impact assessment should be raised then
If Yes then, was it raised to
please re-grade the impact as High or Medium.
Medium / High
Initial Impact Assessment raised?
Section C - Race and Diversity Impact Assessment
1. Does this activity present an opportunity No
for improving race/community/disability/
age/gender or sexual orientation
relations? If so, how?
2. Is there public/political concern in
No
relation to race/disability/age/gender/
sexual orientation/community issues
attached to this activity? If so, what are
those concerns?
3. What other sources of information have
Hazardous Waste Regulations
been used in the development of this
Environmental Permitting (duty of care)
procedure i.e. HMIC Inspection Reports, Regulations
Home Office Circulars?
4. Does the procedure relate to the use of
No
a statutory power? If so, under what
circumstance could discrimination be
acceptable?
5. What data collection process exists for
NA
this procedure?
How is the data monitored to ensure that
the impact is not discriminatory or
disproportionate? e.g. use of community
intelligence.
If reviewing the procedure what are the
results of the monitoring?
6. What evidence is there that actions to
NA
address any negative effects in one area
may affect other areas of equality?
7. When the Race and Diversity impact
NA
assessment has included consultation,
who was consulted?
(Include a summary of the key points)
8. Has the procedure been altered
NA
following the consultation?
(Include a summary of the key changes)
9. Has feedback been given to the groups
NA
involved in the consultation?
I confirm that this procedure is compliant with the Constabulary’s commitment to Equality
and Diversity.
Approved by Diversity Advisory Unit
Name:
Date:
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Procedure – Health and Safety
Health and Safety Assessment
If required, guidance for this section should be sought from the Force Health and Safety
Advisor.
Who will be affected by this Procedure?
Police Employees / Public / Contractors
Are any of the existing generic risk
Yes / No Details if Yes
assessments affected by this Procedure?
Is a new risk assessment required by this
Yes /
procedure?
No
Does this procedure require revised
Yes /
Health and Safety training for Staff?
No
Does this procedure require revised
Yes /
equipment for Staff?
No
I confirm that this procedure is compliant with Health and Safety legislation and regulations.
Approved by the Force Health and Safety Department
Name:
Date:
Procedure – Quality of Service Commitment
Quality of Service Commitment
The National Quality of Service Commitment sets out the standards and services the public
can expect when they make contact with the police. Further information is available on
Looking Glass by clicking here
Is it possible that this procedure may impinge upon quality of service and
Yes /
specifically a National Quality of Service Commitment?
No
If YES answer the following questions, for each commitment affected state whether it is in a
positive or negative way and give details
Making it easy to contact us
Yes / No
Providing a professional and high
Yes / No
quality service
Dealing with your initial contact
Yes / No
Keeping you informed
Yes / No
Ensuring your voice counts
Yes / No
Victims of Crime
Yes / No
Other service commitments
Yes / No
Complaints
Yes / No
What changes, if any, have been made
to the procedure to reduce an adverse
impact on quality of service?
If the procedure adversely affects
Yes / No
If Yes, give details
quality of service, can it be justified
because of the overall objectives?
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Procedure – Victims Code of Practice
Victims Code of Practice
The Code of Practice for Victims is a statutory requirement and establishes the minimum
service levels to be given to any person who has made an allegation to be the victim of a
crime to the police or has had such an allegation made on their behalf. Further information
is available on Looking Glass by clicking here
Is it possible that this procedure may impinge upon the service provided to
Yes / No
victims of crime and, specifically, compliance with the Victims Code?
If YES answer the following questions, for each commitment affected state whether it is in a
positive or negative way and give details
Persons entitled to receive services
Yes / No
under the Code
Vulnerable or Intimidated victims
Yes / No
Crime Reporting, Assessment and
Yes / No
Victim Support
Investigation
Yes / No
Family Liaison Officers
Yes / No
Arrest and Bail
Yes / No
Decisions to bring Criminal
Yes / No
proceedings
Bailing of Persons to Court
Yes / No
Other disposal methods
Yes / No
Youth Offending Teams
Yes / No
Requests from the Criminal Injuries
Yes / No
Compensation Authority and/or the
Criminal Injuries Compensation
Appeals Panel
Information about the Criminal Cases
Yes / No
Review Commission
What changes, if any, have been made to the
procedure to reduce an adverse impact on the
service given to victims of crime and to maintain
compliance with the Code?
If the procedure adversely affects the service given
to victims of crime and compliance with the Code,
can it be justified because of the overall
objectives?
Yes / No
If Yes, give details
Procedure – Data Protection
Data Protection
The Data Protection Act applies to personal data. This is defined as information relating to
a “living” individual, who can be identified either from the information itself or indirectly by
combining the information with other data available. All personal data must be dealt with in
accordance with eight Data Protection Principles.
I confirm that this procedure is compliant with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Approved by Data Protection Officer
Name:
Date:
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Procedure – Freedom of Information
Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 requires that all public authorities develop and
maintain a publication scheme. Cheshire has adopted the ACPO publication scheme
model. This requires that force policies and procedures are routinely made available to the
public on the force website.
Approved by Procedure Author (please complete one of the following statements)
This document is considered by the Author to be suitable for publication
Name:
Karen Wickstead
Date: 20.08.13
This document is considered by the author not to be suitable for publication and is
exempt in accordance with section(s)............................ of the Freedom of Information
Act 2000
Name:
Date:
Approved by Freedom of Information Officer
I confirm that this procedure is compliant with the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Name:
Date:
Procedure – Management of Police Information
Management of Police Information (MoPI)
The "Management of Police Information" (MoPI) Guidance follows the publication in July
2005 of a Code of Practice on the management of police information developed by the
Home Secretary under the Police Act 1996. This Statutory Code was part of the
government's response to the recommendations of the Bichard Inquiry into the
circumstances surrounding the tragic murders in Soham and was designed to provide a
common national framework for the management of police information, highlighting the
importance of common standards in high risk areas of activity.
The Force has a duty to be MoPI compliant in all business areas by 2010 and will be
subject to HMIC inspection thereafter.
To support this, the procedure has been developed in accordance with the Force
Information Management Strategy, MOPI Guidance and Codes of Practice. Further
information is available on the Force Information Centre by clicking the above links.
Does the procedure deal with the collecting, recording, evaluating, sharing, retaining or
disposal of police information? If so, does it contain documented guidance covering roles
and responsibilities?
It does not deal with police information.
I confirm that this procedure is compliant with the Management of Police Information
Guidance 2006
Approved by MoPI Officer
Name:
Date:
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Procedure – Force Solicitor’s Office Vetting
Force Solicitor’s Office Procedure Vetting
I am also satisfied that this procedure does not disadvantage the Force or place it in a
position of legal vulnerability. I have reviewed this procedure and can confirm that in my
opinion all engagement of articles from Human Rights Act are lawful, proportionate and
necessary.
Approved by the Force Solicitor’s Office
Name:
Date:
Procedure – Risk Management
Risk Management
Does the procedure have any impact on organisational risk? Organisational risk includes
anything that has the potential to impact upon the Constabulary’s assets, earnings,
reputation, performance or personnel. An example of this could be where the Constabulary
decides not to adopt national guidance in the application of its procedure.
If staff do not follow waste procedures then the impact could be penalty fines and
notices impinged on Cheshire Constabulary by the Environment Agency which
would have an effect on our reputation.
Procedure – Values Check
Values Checklist
The force has developed a set of core values which should be reflected in all our policies
and procedures so the values can be systematically embedded in our daily tasks and
processes.
A Values Checklist has been developed to assist staff who are writing a new or updating an
old procedure to provoke ideas that may not have been previously considered.
I confirm that this procedure is compliant with the Force Values.
Name:
Karen Wickstead
Date: 20.08.13
Procedure – Promotion and Distribution
Promotion and Distribution
How will staff be made aware of the procedure?
The procedure will be published in Weekly Orders and placed on the Force Information
Centre database and Looking Glass.
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