Health & Safety

Health and safety in the workplace has in recent years become highly regulated, and penalties for non compliance can be costly, including criminal prosecution and potential jail terms for serious breaches.

Some regulations are specific to particular industries, but many apply to all workplaces. There are also common law duties, which can give rise to actions by injured employees for civil damages.

Some of the points you should consider include whether your health and safety practices meet industry standards, written safety policies and insurance obligations.

Injury and accident logs need to be kept and employers must now take into account the consequences of successful civil suits against employers for "new" occupational injuries such as Repetitive Strain Injury and work related stress.

This is an ever changing area of law which affects every employer. There are serious consequences if you get it wrong. Taking advice at an early stage can protect you from problems in the future. At Wilson Browne we can advise you on the requirements you must comply with and help you to avoid costly mistakes.

For further information please contact John Saynor