Defending Health And Safety Prosecutions

The 1974 Health and Safety Act is used to ensure that employers provide as safe a working environment as possible for their employees. While health and safety issues are common in certain industries, such as the construction industry and in manufacturing, every business type, including small offices and shops, have to ensure that they abide by suitable health and safety practices.

No matter how vigilant your organisation is, no matter how much training you provide, and no matter how carefully you maintain and inspect machinery, however, injuries and illnesses can still occur. Disgruntled employees, and even visitors and customers, may take their case to Health and Safety Executive and they, in turn, may decide to try and prosecute your business for failing in its responsibilities. However, just because your business has been accused of failing health and safety regulations, does not necessarily mean that it is true.

An expert regulatory law firm can look into your case, consider the complexities of the relevant regulations, and help build a case to defend the allegations. They may be able to show that you met with all reasonable expectations, that you provided all of the necessary safety equipment, and that fault or negligence actually belongs to another party.

Health and safety law can prove very complex, and this means that the subsequent court cases involved may prove equally challenging. The reputation of your business as an ethical and professional business could be on the line, and where a single claim is not defended properly, it may open the door to further cases. Having appropriate defence is vital, even if you accept liability, and it can mean the difference between outlandish compensation claims and those that are more reasonable, and that represent a fair reflection of any damage or injuries concerned.

It is important to ensure that your employees and visitors are afforded the greatest level of safety while they on your premises, or while you are conducting work on their premises. However, not every accident is the fault of the employer, and qualified solicitors will be able to look at the details of your case and defend or counter any action that has been brought against you.

What To Do Now

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You will find us easy to talk to and we provide effective advice that will help you and your business navigate the ever changing regulatory maze. If you or your business is facing regulatory or professional infringements then we can help you secure the best possible result from your case.

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