Health & Safety
Accidents and other work-related injury or illness cause considerable expense in terms of sickness absence, in addition to the distress and ill health suffered by union members. All too often these problems could have been prevented with minimal cost or effort had proper regard been given to issues of health and safety.
Our lawyers have gained considerable expertise in health and safety law. Changes to legislation in recent years have resulted in an extensive body of statute and regulations dealing with health and safety in the workplace which apply to union members. We are able to advise on health and safety issues as well as bringing claims for officers through the courts and employment tribunals where health and safety legislation has been breached.
We believe in proactive involvement using existing Health and Safety legislation to its maximum effect. We make sure risk assessments are carried out and safety representatives are aware of, and confident about, exercising their extensive powers in accident prevention. We analyse accident data to identify and highlight potential problem trends. Our team of Health and Safety specialists can assist with workplace audits, to ensure safety regulations are complied with.
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