If you are being investigated for failure to comply with health and safety regulations, then we may be able to help. We have an expert team who are experienced in a wide range of criminal law matters, including allegations of breaching health and safety regulations.  Our team are able to offer friendly and professional advice, and can answer any queries that you may have.

Free Initial Telephone Options Appointment

We provide a free initial telephone options appointment to see how we can assist in your circumstances. Please call 0330 333 2613 for a no obligation, initial discussion or email enquiries@elliotmather.co.uk and we will call you back.

What are Health and Safety regulations?

Health and safety (H&S) regulations are based upon the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. These regulations are designed to protect both employees and the general public from harm when within the workplace.

Ensuring that all H&S regulations are adhered to in turn protect the business and enable it to run effectively. When companies fail to adhere to H&S regulations, not only can it have the potential to harm employees, companies can:

• Be prosecuted and receive fines.
• Develop a negative reputation which could have consequences on the business.
• Discover difficulties in attracting and retaining skilled employees.

It is important that if your business is accused of failing to comply with H&S regulations that you seek independent legal advice. An expert criminal solicitor will be able to discuss the next steps for you and your business.

How do businesses comply with Health and Safety regulations?

In order for businesses to comply with all health and safety regulations, it is important to assess all of the potential risks within the workplace. It is also imperative to:

• Have a designated individual who takes responsibility for all H&S on the premises.
• Keep an updated record of the company’s H&S policy.
• Control all risks that have been identified in the risk assessment.
• Regularly provide relevant training and information to all employees regarding the H&S policy.
• Ensure first aid arrangements are in place.

What are Health and Safety investigations?

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for investigating any reportable injuries, diseases, dangerous occurrences and concerns which have been raised by employees or the general public. Investigations are carried out in order to improve H&S standards in the work place and allows the HSE to:

• Determine the cause as why H&S regulations have been breached.
• Offer information on how to improve H&S standards within the workplace.
• Identify any actions any business owner can take in order to prevent any reoccurrence.
• Sometimes, investigations allow the HSE to gather evidence for prosecution.

It is vital that if you are being investigated for failing to comply with H&S regulations that you seek legal advice from a criminal solicitor.

How we can help

At Elliot Mather, our dedicated Criminal Defence team offer friendly and professional advice with continuity of representation throughout your case.

The level of help you would like from us is entirely up to you. Our team members are all experienced in advising individuals on their specific circumstances.

Location

Our Solicitors are able to provide expert advice across the country with a network of offices based in: Chesterfield, Nottingham, Mansfield, and Derby.

How to get in contact

Our team are on hand to help you and can assist wherever you are based. Please call 0330 333 2613 for a no-obligation, initial discussion or email enquiries@elliotmather.co.uk and we will call or email you back.