Testimonial: "The Health & Safety Inspector was due to call by and we were not sure if our company fully complied. Shabbir from Safety is the Key came by at short notice and updated all our documentation, gave us training and produced a report in no time. We were very happy and the inspector went away happy too! We would happily recommend Safety is the Key to any small business.
S Johnston, FD, Hanson Direct Mail
Safety is the Key - professional, concise, health and safety advice.
We are often called in after Inspectors have visited (either Fire, HSE, Local Authority or Insurance Inspectors) and can help you in many ways to satisfy their requests.
You may have received (or be receiving) a visit from the Inspector for a variety of reasons such as: a complaint; an accident or just the regular planned inspection.
We undertake on-site visits at your convenience and the visit includes essential health and safety advice and information, as well as Certificated Training. We can even provide individual forms to help you satisfy Local Authority Inspectors and make compliance with Regulations as straight-forward as possible.
We have seen numerous REAL Enforcement Notices issued by Inspectors and are able to help you get out of any difficulties.
STOP PRESS
The HSE has finally revealed the brand new charging structure they will introduce in April 2012. Take note and check your compliance NOW - before any visit by the inspector! Ask Safety is the Key for a free assessment.
What price for a visit from the HSE Inspector?
Currently a visit from the health and safety inspector is free (unless you are unfortunate enough to be prosecuted!). But from April 2012, they will introduce a FFI (fee for intervention) to non-compliant businesses of £124 per hour.
REVEALED: The HSE will charge when a "material breach" is identified.The
HSE has confirmed: “a material breach is, when in the opinion of the HSE
inspector, there has been a contravention of health and safety law that
requires written notification (e-mail, instant visit report, letter,
enforcement notice or prosecution) of the contravention to the duty holder”.
NOT EVERYONE WILL BE CHARGED – YET:If your premises comes under the jurisdiction of your local authority, then it's good news – at the moment. Only HSE inspectors can recover costs though some Local Authorities may well follow suit later. See WHO ENFORCES WHO below.
HOURLY FEES £? The HSE will charge £124 an hour.
EXPECT TO PAY £…..The inspector revealed charges in the region of £800 to £1,500. This excludes any other costs you may incur (solicitors costs, inspection time, reports, curt costs, fines etc.)
Tip. The scheme starts in April 2012 so get your business H&S in order now.
Who enforces who?
HSE Health and Safety Executive enforce legislation in these premises:
Factories; Construction; Workshops; Schools; Printers; Dentists; Car repairs garages; Doctors; Universities; LA Council owned premises; Dry cleaners; Fairgrounds; Hospitals; Mines; TV repairs
LA Local Authority Council H&S Enforcement teams enforce legislation in these premises:
Shops; Offices; Hairdressers; Cinemas; Hotels; Leisure activities; Warehouses; Banks; Tyre and exhaust centres; Beauty parlours; Churches; Launderettes (coin operated); Residential care homes (unless Council owned)
Safety is the Key COMPLETE H&S Packages start from just £399!
Contact us for a free and confidential consultation at your convenience. 
