One of our subscribers runs a health and safety consultancy. His recent experience highlights the need to keep detailed records of what advice has been given and when. What can be learned from his
ordeal?
Published 28.10.2013
The HSE has published what it considers to be bad, poor and good examples of advice from health and safety consultants. What’s been flagged up and what can happen if you employ a third-party advisor
that isn’t really up to the job?
Published 26.03.2008
You’ve heard that since a change in the law in January, you must have at least one member of staff who holds formal health and safety qualifications. Is this really the case, or just another myth?
Published 16.06.2009
A number of so-called health and safety consultants are promoting their competence using the “buy with confidence” scheme. What is it, and is it a guaranteed way of getting good health and safety
advice?
Published 11.02.2008
A manufacturing company and the safety consultant that it had employed to provide it with competent advice have both been prosecuted following two serious accidents. What happened and what can be
learned from this case?
Published 06.12.2012
Employing a health and safety advisor who didn’t know what they were talking about proved costly to one client. What happened and how can you avoid ending up in a similar position?
Published 10.10.2018
You have appointed a health and safety consultant to help you keep on top of compliance issues. However, in your eyes he’s being over zealous and stopping you from getting on with the job. How should
you deal with him?
Published 29.10.2015
In response to Lord Young’s review, the HSE is set to launch a register of health and safety consultants in the New Year. Why has this been recommended, and what, if any, impact is it likely to have?
Published 18.11.2010
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