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[rower]

I just got my uniform, got some nice magnum force shoes for free.

We have to make a small contribution for our boots if we want some.

[DanielS]

We have to pay for our boots if we want some.

Apparently I get my SDU on Tuesday, that said I was suppose to get it last tuesday

Edited by DanielS, 01 April 2012 - 11:14 PM.

[ococircusboy]

I thought something came out from national that boots must now be provided by your division as it is part of your PPE?
And also that the boots must now have ankle support.

(the bog standard ones that most divisions used to buy were horrible to wear).

[DanielS]

Never heard that one, never heard any unit in my county giving them out.

Doesnt mean your wrong though, I could see why under health and safety.

[Dovahkiin]

The one's i got are nice and snug magnum for the win.

[zippyRN]

footwear for first aiders is Not PPE unless the risk assessment requires EN 345 safety shoes, EN 347 occupational footwear is 'just' uniform .

EN 345 safety footwear is generally only required by crews and logistics personnel

crews as part of the PPE requirements for RTCs etc logistics personnel if they are moving and handling equipment which creates a risk of foot injury


you also have to consider the different types of protection offered by safety footwear as a steel toe caps aren't going to protect against things penetrating the forefoot and midfoot from beneath - that requires a forefoot sole plate and reinforced midfoot shank.


http://www.hse.gov.u...2009/03app6.pdf

[StJohnAmbulanceCadet]

St John Ambulance should recieve the queen's diamond jubilee medal.

[Dovahkiin]

http://www.newarkadv...hn-boats-future

[ococircusboy]

footwear for first aiders is Not PPE unless the risk assessment requires EN 345 safety shoes, EN 347 occupational footwear is 'just' uniform .

EN 345 safety footwear is generally only required by crews and logistics personnel

crews as part of the PPE requirements for RTCs etc logistics personnel if they are moving and handling equipment which creates a risk of foot injury


you also have to consider the different types of protection offered by safety footwear as a steel toe caps aren't going to protect against things penetrating the forefoot and midfoot from beneath - that requires a forefoot sole plate and reinforced midfoot shank.


http://www.hse.gov.u...2009/03app6.pdf

Thought that St John revised this due to the possible need on duty to use carry chairs etc as it is classed as manual handling hence why they started to issue those awful safety boots.

[DanielS]

I got told off the other day on a football duty for not wearing steel toe cap boots.

Awkward, when your the Assistant Duty Officer there and they do it in front of the other members/

[Jay P]

Just out of interest, how many of the SJA members on here would be entitled to the QDJM if it was to be awarded to SJA?

[D-J]

Is anyone able to give me some comprehensive information on the further training available with SJA? Can't seem to find anything online!

[Myky]

Is anyone able to give me some comprehensive information on the further training available with SJA? Can't seem to find anything online!

when you say further training... do you mean medical gases? defib? or just first aid?

[D-J]

when you say further training... do you mean medical gases? defib? or just first aid?

Really anything beyond a basic HSE course, the sort of things members are trained in for duties?

[Dovahkiin]

Really anything beyond a basic HSE course, the sort of things members are trained in for duties?

You could become a ETA (emergency transport attendant), or a Community Responder (If you have a car and the is a unit at your local division). Both Role's involve being trained in Advance First aid (Using gases and etc...). The ETA has training with it.

Edited by B&Q, 23 May 2012 - 07:48 PM.

[ococircusboy]

Is anyone able to give me some comprehensive information on the further training available with SJA? Can't seem to find anything online!

You can learn alot more than the standard HSE FAW course.
- Medical gases
- Airway management / using adjuncts
- Vehicle extraction
- emergency baby delivery
- manual handling using equipment
- fracture management
- pre-hospital trauma management

many more

[AS88]

We have to pay for our boots if we want some.

Apparently I get my SDU on Tuesday, that said I was suppose to get it last tuesday

Have you had your SDU? Im from Staffordshire (now West Midlands) and were still waiting

[Dovahkiin]

Have you had your SDU? Im from Staffordshire (now West Midlands) and were still waiting

SDU?

[ococircusboy]

SDU?

Service Delivery Uniform

[Dovahkiin]

Not the new uniform still the old one (But i have had my fittings for the new uniform).

[DanielS]

I have had my SDU just over a month now.

[ococircusboy]

Finally getting mine this week. Let's hope it actually fits. I know there have been problems for a few females. The men's sizes apparently are okay - let's just hope.

[IndiaTango]

Just got my uniform today. I really like it. The trousers are far too long though, by about a foot (and then some) so I'll have to tac those up. They didn't have my size shirt either and so it's really long too. Doubt I even need the trousers. Ah well.

I'm not amazingly pleased about the new jackets. I just think the hi vis ones are better.

[ococircusboy]

Just got my uniform today. I really like it. The trousers are far too long though, by about a foot (and then some) so I'll have to tac those up. They didn't have my size shirt either and so it's really long too. Doubt I even need the trousers. Ah well.

I'm not amazingly pleased about the new jackets. I just think the hi vis ones are better.

I actually quite like the new uniform except for the reversible fleeces. They look awful.

[IndiaTango]

I actually quite like the new uniform except for the reversible fleeces. They look awful.

Reversible feelce? That's new to me :O

We've just got a shirt, trousers, a belt, a cap and a jacket. The belts are really nice. Very swish.