4 health & safety Special Reports to cut costs without cutting corners (PDF)
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- Fire Safety (PDF)
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- The HSE's Fee for Intervention Scheme (PDF)
- Health and Safety Enforcement Update (PDF)
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In a nutshell
Our fully up to date Fire Safety Special Report contains information on fire safety legislation and solutions to commonly asked fire safety problems, including how many fire marshals should be trained, and how many extinguishers are required. It details your duties under fire safety legislation, explains enforcement priorities and what sort of records/documents need to be kept. It also discusses whether fire detection measures are necessary.
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HSE managers and supervisors, business owners that want to:
- Be fully up to date with fire safety requirements
- Be prepared in case of a fire safety inspection
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In a nutshell
This fully updated Special Report is your essential guide to avoiding problems with health and safety and fire inspectors. It sets out what you can expect during a visit: from how you may be selected and contacted to the type of questions asked - and of course, how they should be answered to satisfy even the most awkward and demanding of inspectors.
In detail
In plain English, this Special Report covers:
- What you can expect before and during the inspection
- The fee for intervention scheme
- How you should deal with an inspector
- How to handle a formal interview
- What happens after the inspection
- What types of enforcement action exist
With HSE and local authority inspections resulting in ever greater fines, it’s vital that you know your rights. This Special Report is packed full of realistic tips and practical advice, making it essential reading for all businesses. Plus, it comes with an online service with handy documents that you can easily apply in your business.
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Anyone that wants to:
- Avoid problems if selected for an inspection
- Have all the information and documents to hand following an inspection
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- To immediately apply our advice and solutions in practice
- That you can easily adapt to suit your own requirements
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Part 1 - Surviving a health and safety inspection
1. The enforcing authorities
1.1. What is the inspector’s aim?
1.2. Who are the health and safety inspectors?
1.3. Do they work together?
1.4. How do we know who enforces health and safety in our business?
1.5. Who enforces health and safety in a large multi-site organisation?
1.6. How much authority do inspectors have?
2. Before the inspection
2.1. What prompts a visit?
2.2. Announced inspections
2.3. Unannounced inspections
3. What to expect during the inspection
3.1. What might the inspector want to see/do during their visit?
4. Fee for intervention
4.1. What is fee for intervention (FFI)?
4.2. Why was FFI introduced?
4.3. In what circumstances will fees arise under FFI?
4.4. Can individuals face FFI fees?
4.5. Can you appeal?
5. Dealing with the inspector
5.1. How should we receive inspectors?
5.2. What type of questions will the inspector ask?
5.3. What are “section 20 interviews”?
5.4. What are PACE interviews?
6. After the inspection
6.1. What might happen as a result of an inspection?
6.2. What might we receive as a result of the inspection?
6.3. Improvement notices
6.4. Prohibition notices
6.5. Can a notice be withdrawn?
6.6. What will lead to a prosecution?
6.7. What is the HSE database?
6.8. What if we’re not happy with the inspection?
6.9. How should we apply the lessons learned?
Part 2 - Surviving a fire safety inspection
1. Fire safety legislation
1.1. What is the current fire safety legislation?
1.2. Who does it apply to?
1.3. Who or what is the responsible person (RP)?
1.4. Which is the enforcing authority?
1.5. How is it enforced?
1.6. How is this achieved?
2. Fire safety inspectors
2.1. How much power do FSIs have?
2.2. What can’t they do?
2.3. What are we entitled to expect from an FSI?
2.4. Are we at risk of an inspection only while they are on duty?
2.5. What might we do that would catch their attention off duty?
3. What to expect during the inspection
3.1. Why could we be inspected?
3.2. Will we always be told if they intend to pay us a visit?
3.3. How much advance notice will we get?
3.4. How will we know if we are a target for a routine inspection?
3.5. Can we refuse an FSI entry to our premises?
3.6. Who will the FSI want speak to?
3.7. Should anything they say put us on guard?
3.8. What questions might we be asked during an inspection?
3.9. Must we answer all their questions?
3.10. Will we be asked to produce any documents?
4. Formal interviews
4.1. When will informal questioning become a formal interview?
4.2. Why could we face a formal interview?
4.3. What procedures will be followed?
4.4. Do we have the right to legal representation?
4.5. Where should the interview take place?
4.6. How should we answer formal questions?
5. Enforcement action
5.1. What options are available to an FSI?
5.2. What will an FSI consider when deciding on enforcement action?
5.3. When could we be prosecuted?
6. After the inspection
6.1. How long will it take until we find out what could happen?
6.2. What if we don’t hear anything following the inspection?
6.3. We think our fire protection measures are fine but the FRS disagrees - now what?
6.4. What happens if we appeal?
6.5. We accept there are errors but we disagree on remedial action - what can we do?
6.6. Can we ask for help?
6.7. What should we do if we have a complaint about an FSI?
6.8. If the FSI doesn’t find anything will they come back?
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In a nutshell
Since the introduction of the HSE's fee for intervention (FFI) scheme more than a decade ago, many of those businesses on the receiving end of an investigation find it an expensive exercise. Unless you’re running a tight ship you risk charges of £163 per hour.
Our updated Special Report identifies when you might face charges and, more importantly, what you can do to keep the costs down. It will equip you with the latest information on FFI and an understanding of what you need to do to keep charges low.
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Anyone that wants to:
- Avoid problems if selected for an inspection
- Have all the information and documents to hand following an inspection
- Keep the costs of an inspection to a minimum
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In a nutshell
Fines are larger than ever, corporate manslaughter cases are on the increase and individual managers and directors are being held personally accountable. This Special Report will help you to understand who is likely to be investigated and how the type of enforcement action is determined. If you do find yourself on the receiving end of enforcement action, not only will you have a better understanding of the potential penalties at stake, the insights offered should help you to take the best approach to resolving the situation.
We've created this PDF Report especially for...
Company directors and HSE managers that wants to:
- Be fully conversant with enforcement priorities
- Ensure your business ticks all the legal boxes
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