The Question:
What can HSE Inspectors do?
The Answer:
They can make unannounced visits, carry out inspection of the premises, machinery, equipment, speak to staff and seize documents and disable dangerous equipment.
The Risk/Threat:
They can serve a Prohibition Notice to stop a particular task, activity or equipment. They can also serve an Improvement Notice, requiring repairs/modification within a set time. In serious cases, they can prosecute employers leading to criminal fines and incur legal costs.
What you need to do:
Obtain professional advice to ensure you are/remain compliant, take all reasonably practical steps to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of your staff, visitors and contractors on site. Ensure you have suitable HS policies/procedures, consult staff on these policies and regularly review and update these.
Call to action:
If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our HS/HR/Legal advice line teams at 0116 274 9193.
