LSM's new email support service will offer businesses peace
of mind when it comes to Health and Safety compliance in the
workplace
In light of the closure of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
information line and proposed changes to implement a new policy to
cover the costs of enforcement action as a result of H&S
breaches, Lutterworth-based safety specialists, Longland Safety
Management (LSM) has launched a free email support service for
businesses seeking professional H&S advice and
guidance.
The HSE is proposing an hourly rate of £133 for work
relating to any enforcement action, for example a letter of advice
or complying with a Prohibition Notice. For businesses, this means
a routine H&S inspection could result in costly consequences if
the company is deemed non-compliant.
LSM's free email support service offers businesses the
opportunity to seek professional advice on any workplace safety
issue they feel may put them at risk, from advice on compliance
with specific legal requirements e.g. the number of first aiders
required or workplace noise assessments to the extension of
employers' duties outside the immediate workplace.
"The common reaction to the proposed HSE changes appears to be
one of trepidation," explains Paul Longland, managing director at
LSM. "People are fearful the new policy will lead to a culture of
heightened suspicion and that there will be a lack of stringent
guidelines as to how it will be monitored.
"At LSM, we pride ourselves on offering practical and strategic
advice in relation to Health & Safety policy and feel the
timing is right to launch the new email support service to continue
to provide added value for our clients. All emails on any subject
relating to Health & Safety will be answered within a 48 hour
period so that businesses can ensure peace of mind when it comes to
workplace compliance." Paul concluded.
The proposed HSE policy is likely come into effect from April
2012. If you are concerned about how your business may be affected,
the LSM email service is available on support@longland-safety.co.uk
Please enter 'helpdesk' in the subject line so your query is given
priority.