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“Absolute” “Practicable” and “Reasonably Practicable” When applying health and safety legislation to your organisation. Reasonably Practicable. In part three, we are going to look at the term “Reasonably Practicable” using the example of work at height.

“Absolute” “Practicable” and “Reasonably Practicable” When applying health and safety legislation to your organisation.

In this blog we are going to look at some of the terminology used in health and safety legislation and ask the question:   Based on the terminology used in health and safety legislation, what do I need to do to ensure my company complies with the Law?

In part three, we are going to look at the factors for consideration that would determine the offence category stating with culpability and then looking at harm. Culpability can be determined as either very high, high, medium or low with harm classified as level A, B or C.

Part 2 looks at the factors to be considered when there is a potential for an unlimited fine to be imposed and gives a brief overview of harm cause, risk, culpability and financial means.

In this blog we are going to explore the sentencing guidelines surrounding health and safety legislation should an organisation be facing prosecution.

Health and Safety regulations ensure organisations are meeting their legal, moral and ethical duties to the State, employees and the wider society. However, staying one step ahead of regulations and the costs associated with the FFI scheme can be a challenge.

Health and Safety compliance is important and must be evidenced but paperwork often leads to more paperwork and doesn’t necessarily keep people safe. Should we prioritise paperwork over strong health and safety leadership or aim to find the right balance between both?

The Golden Thread of information has been introduced as part of the Building Safety Act

In May 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued the Ministry of Defence (MOD) with a Crown Censure.

The Building Safety Act 2022. Understanding the role accountable persons and principal accountable persons.

The building Safety Act 2022 was introduced in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and subsequent report by Dame Judith Hackitt

In this blog we are going to look at what an environmental management system (EMS) is.

The role of the Worker as defined in the Construction Design and management Regulations (CDM) 2015

The role of the Contractor as defined in the Construction Design and management Regulations (CDM) 2015.

The role of the Designer as defined in the Construction Design and management Regulations (CDM) 2015.

The role of the Principal Contractor as defined in the Construction Design and management Regulations (CDM) 2015.

The role of competency within the Constitution Design and management regulations .