You’re struggling to win support from senior managers about some of the ideas you’ve had to reduce risks in your workplace. They see them as expensive and pointless. How can you convince them
otherwise?
Published 11.04.2007
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
A barrister who specialises in health and safety has informed us that many businesses are leaving themselves open to problems. This is because they’re not following their own systems. What’s to know?
Published 16.05.2013
One of your senior supervisors has left your business and you haven’t been able to replace him. What are the health and safety implications and what should you do to ensure safety rules are followed?
Published 16.01.2006
During an audit of your business, a consultant identified that you should have better training records and shouldn’t rely on grandfather rights, i.e. you’ve been doing it for years so what’s the
harm. What is your position?
Published 05.06.2007
Can directors be prosecuted for breaches of health and safety law, even when they aren’t involved in day-to-day operations? What did a recent case identify?
Published 05.11.2007
In recent months, the spotlight has been put on directors’ responsibilities for managing health and safety issues. So, to ensure that those in a senior position in your company aren’t hauled over the
coals, why not use our new checklist?
Published 04.06.2010
If your health and safety policy doesn’t spell out what duties directors, managers and staff have regarding health and safety, you should revise it. To help, why not use our new organisational chart
and role definition document?
Published 15.12.2008
The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health is now offering its senior members chartered status. What does it mean, and do you actually need your advisor to be chartered?
Published 05.12.2005
You’ve had to go through a contractor selection process to work for a new client. As part of the process they wanted to know who your safety advisor is. You don’t have one. Is this going to cause a
problem?
Published 06.06.2006