The profile of Health and Safety regulation has increased steadily within boardrooms, particularly with the advent of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, which more than ever before highlights the duty of care an organisation has towards employees. Whilst we are awaiting the outcome of the first prosecution by the Crown Prosecution Service the fact is a company convicted of corporate manslaughter could face fines upto 10% of the annual turnover - financially crippling a company and potentially putting it out of business.

The Health and Safety Executive have calculated that the "invisible costs" of workplace accidents can cost a company up to 12 times that which is recoverable under an insurance policy. Consider Administration, Adverse Publicity and Disruption to the workforce.

AccessRM Health & Safety consultants will establish and implement health and safety systems that are appropriate to your needs, practical and realistic implementation. Our advice is provided as a result of using well-founded techniques such as:

We offer an innovative and flexible approach to health & safety risk management integrated into the individual needs of the business, working with staff to empower and create ownership.

Accident Investigation (Incl. Liaison with Authorities)
Following an Incident or Accident we can liase on your behalf with Insurers, Health and Safety Executive and others to ensure that your interests are best served. We can produce reports on the events that can be issued to the authorities within their set time scales and take some of the weight off your shoulders at what is usually a very trying time.