A colleague has told you that if you report a serious accident to the HSE reporting centre you’ll be inspected. His advice is to avoid reporting at all costs. This doesn’t sound right. So what’s the
situation?
Published 18.12.2006
You’ve been hearing conflicting theories about what you should do if an inspector turns up unannounced at your premises. Do you have to let them in, or can you say, “Not today, thank you”?
Published 14.01.2008
The TUC has recently published a report aimed at dispelling some popular safety myths. What did it identify and should you change your approach to safety management as a result?
Published 04.12.2006
One of our subscribers has asked whether they are likely to receive a visit from an inspector after submitting a report for an accident at work. What factors are taken into account and what should
the subscriber expect to happen?
Published 21.11.2019
Although you were under the impression that your business was under the remit of the HSE, a local authority inspector recently arrived on your site following a reportable accident. Have things
changed?
Published 24.09.2007
The HSE has identified priorities for its construction division in 2012. Where will its resources be focused and how can you avoid any unwanted attention?
Published 31.01.2012
Recently, you appear to have become a top priority for an inspector. You think this might be because you stated that your arrangements were fine and they should leave you to it! Now what do you do?
Published 23.03.2009
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
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
Health and safety inspectors have a great deal of red tape to contend with when they try to take enforcement action against businesses. How can an understanding of this help if you receive an
improvement notice?
Published 15.04.2016