The HSE has lost a case in which it claimed that certain evidence should be inadmissible by the other party. The outcome makes it easier for employers to successfully appeal against enforcement
notices. What’s to know?
Published 11.06.2018
When an HSE inspector uncovered multiple breaches of legislation at a manufacturing premises, she issued five improvement notices. But the directors decided to ignore them. What happened next?
Published 12.09.2019
The HSE has explained its priorities for 2015/16 in a business plan. What insight does it give into the regulator’s target areas and what can you expect if an inspector calls?
Published 02.10.2015
If you’ve ever been confused about the role of the HSE or local authority health and safety teams, an information sheet published in July 2014 will help to shed some light on the subject. What does
it contain?
Published 08.10.2014
A businessman has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service after he ignored a notice to stop dangerous work at his waste processing premises. What can be learned from his mistakes?
Published 18.01.2011
When an inspector identifies that you’re doing things wrong, how do they decide what level of action to take? And is there anything that you can do to influence their response?
Published 26.03.2012
The HSE has announced that its inspectors will be targeting woodworking businesses across Great Britain from April 2022, particularly looking at exposure to wood dust. What can you expect?
Published 08.03.2022
A manager and a firm have been prosecuted for failing to maintain health and safety standards, despite the fact that there were no reported cases of injury or ill health. What can be learned from
this case?
Published 05.06.2017
As further information about how the HSE intends to recover costs comes to light, it appears that meeting an inspector could be very expensive. What’s to know?
Published 26.09.2011
During a recent campaign your business was selected for an inspection. However, the experience wasn’t pleasant because the inspector made comments about almost everything you put in front of them.
How should you deal with this?
Published 06.04.2009