The practical answer to your clients' Risk Management needs Health and Safety in the workplace is becoming increasingly complex.
All employers have moral responsibilities and a civil duty of care to their employees and in addition more and more onus is being put on them as new safety legislation is introduced.
Since the onset of the Health and Safety at Work etc, Act 1974, every place of work employing 5 or more employees must have a written Health and Safety Policy and now with the more detailed requirements of the Management of Health at Work Regulations 1999, from the l st January 1993 documented risk assessments must be carried out to identify the most significant risks which employees face each day in order to carry out their duties.
The Penalties ...
No business can afford to ignore effective Health and Safety management when the pitfalls are highlighted:-
Legal Consequences
The Health and Safety Executive are empowered to gain access to any place of work at any time. Inspectors can issue prohibition or improvement notices and seize, render harmless or destroy items considered to be a source of imminent danger. Offenders can be prosecuted and the courts are now becoming more stringent in the levels of fines and costs awarded.
Business Consequences
Accidents and illness in the workplace have an adverse effect on any business:-
- Interruption to production resulting in reduced profits.
- Insurance claims can lead to a rise in insurance costs.
- Illness causing a rise in absenteeism.
- Staff enthusiasm and respect for management can deteriorate.
- Reflects poorly on Company Quality Initiatives (ISO 9002 etc).
- Bad publicity can cause the Company's reputation to suffer.
The Solution ............
Working in partnership with the insurance intermediary and the client Haughton Health and Safety Limited are pleased to offer the Audit Service as the complete cost-effective answer to the complex legislation and Risk management requirements faced by today's commercial and industrial businesses.
The Audit Service ............
Key benefits:-
- The Audit Report gives a simple "at a glance" summary of findings.
- Recommendations prioritised to assist with legal compliance.
- Helps prevent accidents and costly production stoppages.
- Encourages training and better working practices.
- Practical guidance given by our Consultant in the future management of an effective Health and Safety programme.
Hidden value ..........
Other advantages include:-
- The potential for reduced Liability and Property Insurance terms.
- Utilises specialist outside expertise, freeing up the time of key personnel to concentrate on the demands of the business.
- Helps promote a well managed business image to customers and staff.
- Access readily available to Haughton's other technical services including:-
COSHH
Noise Assessments
Electricity at Work Examinations
Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (Written Scheme preparation)
Environmental Protection Act (emission tests, etc.)
Marketing opportunity....
Promotion and sale of the Haughton Health and Safety Audit service is done exclusively through our agency network. This gives all brokers access to a sound Risk Management product without incurring the cost of running a Risk Management team/division.
In today's modern Insurance market, professional Insurance advice given by the intermediary can no longer be restricted to basic Insurance covers and their costings. The current price volatile marketplace means clients are looking for the added value given by the implication of Risk Management services.
The Audit service is available to your clients and if required can be promoted and packaged for your brokerage as your product.
Assistance with staff training is available.
Ensure the subject is on your agenda for discussion with new and existing clients and see how it will help your business develop.
Contact one of our Regional Managers at any of our Offices for further information. |
