The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (“HSWA 1974) sought to secure the health, safety and welfare of persons at work, against the risk to health or safety in connection with the activities of persons at work, and for the control of dangerous substances, and for emissions into the atmosphere.
The HSWA 1974 has, in turn, generated further Acts regulating the conduct of businesses where it affects the welfare of workers, the safety of visitors, but also spawned over 180 Statutory Regulations, which all require compliance with.
Most small to medium sized businesses do not have the time, the resources nor indeed the inclination to deal with health and safety matters in such great detail.
At Godloves we provide specialist but practical advice on avoiding the financial repercussions of non-compliance with the Health and Safety Regulations. We will conduct a thorough audit and prepare a detailed report highlighting areas of concern and advising on the best business practices within the obvious limitations on small to medium sized businesses.
In addition to advising on compliance, the provision of a health and safety policy, and providing constantly available advice and help by telephone, we also represent our clients who are served with Notices or face prosecutions for alleged breaches of the HSWA 1974 or any Regulations.
We also have the experience of advising commercial clients where there has been a fatality and representation in the Coroner’s Court at a subsequent inquest.
