Workplace health and safety inspections
Inspections are generally carried out without appointments so we can gain a true picture of what happens day to day.
During an inspection, we must establish if hazards to people's health, safety and welfare, which arise out of or in connection with work have been identified, and the associated risks adequately controlled. We will review the companies risk assessment, and ensure it is suitable and sufficient to control the risks.
We will also assess the level of health and safety training provided to managers and employees, and checks will be made on the adequacy of structural and environmental conditions and that plant and equipment are safe.
Failed health and safety inspections
Where work practices or conditions fall short of the standard required, every attempt will be made to resolve the situation by informal means. If this is not possible, or if the danger posed gives rise to a risk of serious personal injury, we must use formal action. Formal action could involve:
- serving an improvement notice
- a report to the Procurator Fiscal
- a prohibition notice requiring immediate action (where serious personal injury could arise).
For more information view Health and Safety Executive guidance.