You’re thinking of using checklists to deal with routine inspections, testing and maintenance tasks, but you’ve heard dismissive comments in the past about “tick box safety”. So are they a good idea
or not?
Published 04.12.2013
When a health and safety inspector calls, you may feel inclined to keep dialogue to a minimum, but taking a collaborative approach can pay off. Why is this and what are our top tips for dealing with
the enforcing authorities?
Published 16.11.2023
It’s been suggested that safety inspections would be a good idea. However, you’re not convinced. You’re sure there are some benefits, but you can also see a downside. Should you bother and if so, how
can you get the most out of them?
Published 23.10.2006
We’ve heard that some HSE Health and Safety Awareness Officers are inspecting sites. Are they allowed to do this?
Published 23.04.2007
Apart from offices, your premises include a small warehouse. At short notice you’re about to have your first ever safety inspection by your local council and you need to know the most important
things to get right. What are they?
Published 28.03.2005
Some of your staff have become a bit lapse when it comes to completing regular physical inspections of their work equipment. What safety issues can this raise and how can you ensure they’re completed
properly?
Published 18.06.2007
The latest HSE health inspection campaign has a twist in the tale which could result in some woodworking firms getting caught out. What’s the format of the visits and how should you prepare?
Published 04.11.2021
You have some mature trees in the grounds of your business premises. Do you need to maintain them, or would a falling branch be regarded as an “act of God”. What do a number of cases indicate?
Published 19.05.2009
Virgin Active was prosecuted in connection with a fatal accident at its Kensington health club. Although the judge concluded that there were no corporate failings which led to the death, it was still
heavily fined. Why?
Published 28.04.2014