Question | Answer |
Role & functions of agencies HSE | Securing the safety of persons at work Protection of the public Propose and draft regulations Carry out research Provide informatio |
Role & functions of agencies HSE | Follow direction of Industry and government Publishing of guidance Enforcement of legislation Inspection of premises |
Powers of inspectors | Enter premises Examine and investigate Take samples, photographs Dismantle equipment View documents Seize and destroy Interview Issue enforcement notices or prosecute Request facilities |
Improvement notice | Inspectors opinion, breach of regulations Specifies contravention Gives reasons Specifies date 21 days to appeal |
Prohibition notice | Inspectors opinion, serious danger Specifies matters giving rise to opinion Activities must stop 21 days for appeal |
Role & functions of agencies Role & functions of agencies | Regulate fire precautions in premises other than Nuclear Construction sites |
Role & functions of agencies Regulatory body for environmental matters Ensure control of polluting sites Monitoring nuclear sites Monitoring pollution discharges Waste disposal and management Prosecution | Regulatory body for environmental matters Ensure control of polluting sites Monitoring nuclear sites Monitoring pollution discharges Waste disposal and management Prosecution |
Role & functions of agencies Insurance companies | Employers liability Public liability Premium based on level of risk |
Sources of information Internal | Accident records Ill-health records Sickness absence records Inspection reports Audit results Accident / near miss investigations Maintenance records |
Sources of information External | Manufacturers data Legislation ACoP / guidance / HSE publications Trade organisations Professional organisations BS EN ISO Construction Skills WWW Commercial source |
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