Uniforms and Specialist PPE (including Body Armour

Within the Department there are officers who have specialised roles which include covert surveillance, motorbike surveillance, extradition and method of entry (forced entry to property) - all of these require specialist Personal Protective Equipment. As an employer HMRC has a Duty of Care under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to provide equipment and personal protection as required to allow officers to carry out their duties. Specialist PPE includes items such as motorcycle leathers, gloves and helmets, limb p...