Deter, detect and manage. A guide to better management of weapons in health services

This guide aims to assist and inform public health services about the deterrence, detection and
management of weapons and dangerous articles within health care settings. It uses a principlebased
approach underpinned by legislation and an occupational health and safety framework to
address matters including:

• carriage of firearms and non-firearm weapons by staff, clients and visitors (including lawfullyauthorised
  users) within health care services
• detection of firearms and non-firearm weapons by health services and their employees
• documentation and reporting requirements in relation to firearms and non-firearm weapons within
  health care settings.