Why should I comply?
There are basically 3 reasons why employers should comply with health and safety legislation
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Legal - It is the law. Failure to comply could result in a criminal conviction, a criminal record and fines and costs being levied against the employer either corporately or individually
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Moral - By complying employers are reducing the risk of a serious accident or work related illness from occurring. No one should go to work with the expectation that they will not return home in one piece
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Financial - The HSE have information on the cost of accidents and ill health, Typically, the cumulative annual costs to employers of accidents and ill health due to work is around £3Billion
Non-compliance could mean prosecution, hefty fines and even a prison sentence
The health and safety executive and other enforcement authorities are concentrating more on prosecutions after recent criticisms that they had not followed up sufficiently on a significant number of cases
By taking a more pro-active role in health and safety you can contribute significantly to reducing the number of accidents occurring, reduce the risk of being fined for non-compliance and save yourself and the industry a great deal of lost time and money.​
Contact Green's of Haddington Ltd today and get specialised advice on complying with current health and safety legislation.
01620 829666