Volunteers have been told they are 'empowered to make decisions to keep yourself, your team or crew safe'. In new safety guidance issued to volunteers and staff, the charity said personnel should consider "where appropriate, choosing not to wear RNLI branded clothing" following recent incidents. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Volunteers have been told they are 'empowered to make decisions to keep yourself, your team or crew safe'.S1

• In new safety guidance issued to volunteers and staff, the charity said personnel should consider "where appropriate, choosing not to wear RNLI branded clothing" following recent incidents.S2