Wearing of FFP3 half-masks by Police Scotland staff

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I understand, from media coverage, that Police Scotland intends to introduce a new policy in relation to the wearing of FFP3 half-masks by operational staff. The standard that applies to the specification is EN 149, which requires FFP3 half-masks to filter at least 99% of airborne particles with inward leakage of less than 2%. However, EN 149 makes no requirements of FFP3 half-masks in relation to infection control, so it is not clear when or why operational staff will be required to wear these.

My request is for a copy of the new policy, and for any documents relating to (a) which categories of Police Scotland staff might be required to wear FFP3 half-masks, and (b) the circumstances in which such a requirement will be made.

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Can I also please clarify what you mean by staff?  Are you solely
referring to Police Staff (civilian staff) or do you mean all staff
including police officers?

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Dear Mr or Ms East,

In the context of this GFoI request, "Police staff" is intended to mean "Police employees" and "Police officers".

Yours sincerely,

William Old

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Dear William Old,

Many thanks for clarifying that for me.  I will make some enquiries and
get back to you.

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Dear Mr or Ms East,

In the context of this GFoI request, "Police staff" is intended to mean
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Yours sincerely,

William Old

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Dear FOI East,

I am advised by the "What Do They Know?" site that your response to my request is now overdue, as it should have been received by 6 June 2023.

Yours sincerely,

William Old

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From: FOI East
Sent: 16 May 2023 11:20
To: William Old <[FOI #978472 email]>
Subject: RE: Freedom of Information request 23-1205 - Wearing of FFP3
half-masks by Police Scotland staff [OFFICIAL]

 

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Dear William Old,

Many thanks for clarifying that for me. I will make some enquiries and get
back to you.

Kind regards

FOI Team

CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organization. Do not click
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Dear Mr or Ms East,

In the context of this GFoI request, "Police staff" is intended to mean
"Police employees" and "Police officers".

Yours sincerely,

William Old

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