"Organisations need to manage health and safety with the same degree of expertise and to the same standards as other core business activities, if they are effectively to control risks and prevent harm to people"
(HSE - Successful Health and Safety Management - HSG65)
This is the loud and clear message conveyed by the Health and Safety Executive since 1991, however in the world of business this can seem daunting to many as the ever increasing legislative requirements continue to grow. Many organisations do not have the “in house” expertise, resources, experience or the capabilities to deal with legislative duties which can leave them exposed to potential prosecutions, civil claims, criminal records, avoidable losses as well as placing them at a disadvantage within their industry sector.
Ask yourself the following questions:
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Are you and your employees aware of your legal obligations under health and safety law?
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Do you know and understand the health and safety legislation that impacts your business? • Have arrangements been made and implemented to control the risks associated with your workplace and work activities?
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Do you know what can affect your business and employees in terms of health and safety?
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Are your safety management systems and procedures user-friendly for your employees?
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Would you be prepared to let your company be “named and shamed” through a breach of health and safety regulations that could easily be avoided which may result in massive financial consequences and major damage to your reputation?
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Are you aware that a HSE/Local Authority Inspector can enter your premises unannounced at any reasonable time and ask you to demonstrate any aspect of your safety arrangements e.g. safety policy, fire risk assessment, asbestos survey report, risk assessments, training records, etc.
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Have you or your employees received the necessary information, instruction and training that ensures work can be completed in a safe manner?
If after answering these questions you identify or feel that you may need assistance to fulfil your obligations this is where the right consultant can be of value to you and your business needs.
We provide a comprehensive and reliable nationwide service to all our customers wherever they are situated within the UK and or abroad.
Many organisations can't justify employing their own professional staff to guide them through the maze of legislation. Specialist Safety Management Limited can provide your company with comprehensive professional ongoing support for those who do not employ a full time health and safety professional.
We can also provide your organisation with a back-up service to your existing in house safety resource to cover situations such as holidays, sickness absence or to simply provide in a specialist resource to complement your existing in-house expertise.
