A colleague has told you that if an inspector visits your premises they’ll expect to see that every aspect of health and safety has been dealt with to the letter of the law. Are they right? To find
out, we asked an ex-inspector. What did he say?
Published 22.10.2007
When an inspector visited your site he wasn’t particularly interested in talking to management - he wanted to spend time with your staff instead. Is this a common approach and, if so, how can you
prepare for such a visit?
Published 12.10.2010
If your staff are asked to work in an unfamiliar environment, such as your clients’ premises, it’s important that you have systems in place to maintain safety standards. How should you go about this?
Published 26.05.2016
When the HSE comes across serious breaches of health and safety legislation it will look to see where the buck stops. What type of evidence will persuade it that directors and senior managers are
fulfilling their responsibilities?
Published 20.09.2021
British Waterways was recently prosecuted following the deaths of two employees working on river banks. How did the accident happen and what’s to learn from this particular case?
Published 23.04.2007
The HSE has used its website to urge employers to consult with their employees on health and safety matters. In its view, doing so will help you to create a safer workplace and make managing health
and safety issues easier. Is this likely?
Published 07.10.2009
If you’ve recently set up your business or even if you’ve been in business a while but haven’t yet tackled health and safety issues, what are the basics that you absolutely must get right?
Published 25.02.2008
You’ve noticed that some companies are keen to promote a “zero accident” policy in their workplace. You can see potential problems and don’t think it’s really achievable in your business.What
approach should you take?
Published 03.06.2008
During a recent inspection it was suggested that you should do more to manage the risks in a couple of areas. Does this mean work should stop until improvements are made?
Published 28.01.2008
The HSE has launched a new campaign: “Do Your Bit”. Its aim is to encourage greater communication between staff and managers on health and safety issues. Is this something that you should take notice
of?
Published 26.03.2012