Tuckers Solicitors are retained by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as a Solicitor Agent for its enforcement work. Our team has a wealth of experience in dealing with cases involving fatalities, the breaching of the general duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act etc. 1974 through to regulatory enforcement and the issuing and appealing of Enforcement Notices.
This area of law is complex and highly specialised, and any person or organisation who is investigated by the HSE should seek legal advice.
Employers owe a number of wide ranging duties within sections 2 to 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Employees, persons in control of premises and manufacturers are also subject to regulation, with duties and responsibilities explicitly defined by the Act.
The Health and Safety regime provides the introduction of governing regulations, contravention of which may result in an offence being committed. HSE inspectors enjoy wide powers, and can issue improvement or prohibition notices, and in certain circumstances where there has been a fatality, the law allows for the prosecution of individuals and corporate bodies for manslaughter.
Our lawyers are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing immediate legal advice, representation and assistance. Please contact the Health and Safety Department on 020 7388 8333 or email info@tuckerssolicitors.com
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Breaches under Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
Tuckers Solicitors Health & Safety team provides advice and assistance in cases where individuals and companies are being investigated or have been charged with breaching the duties under the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and health and safety regulations. Our lawyers are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing...
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Enforcement Notices: Issuing & Appeals
Tuckers Solicitors specialist Health and Safety team provide legal advice and representation on the issuing and appealing of Enforcement Notices. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issue notices to companies and individuals for breaches of Health and Safety Law. Section 21 of the Health and Safety Act 1974 allows the HSE to issue an Improvement...
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Compliance
Our lawyers can provide advice on non-contentious compliance matters. Regulatory issues can have an impact on directors as well as companies and can cause damage to the reputation of those involved. Our lawyers can assist you in taking preventative steps including assisting with the development of risk management systems to reduce the likelihood of enforcement...