Harrogate & District Health & Safety Forum – ‘Offence to Sentencing’ the process – Harrogate, 4 Oct 2017

This event is being organised by ‘The Harrogate & District Health and Safety Forum’, a partnership between Local Businesses, HSE and Harrogate Borough Council.

Date

Wednesday 4th October 2017, 11:45 – 16.30

Location

The Pavilions, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ

Event overview

Health and Safety offences may be identified during routine inspections, following accidents/ incidents in the workplace or as a result of complaints. This could result in a number of actions which may significantly affect your business. Do you know what to do if this happens? Do you know what to expect?

This event aims to give you an understanding of the process which may be followed should a serious incident happen in your business. It will explain the range of options which enforcement officers can use in relation to non-compliance.

It will give guidance on when and how a business can/should conduct its own investigation, the role and scope of the investigating enforcement officer during an investigation and includes a case study of a workplace fatality.

The complex process of preparing for court, court procedures the new sentencing guidelines and corporate manslaughter will be covered by a legal expert.  This event is suitable for all business types, self- employed and other interested parties.

Booking and further information

For online booking, full programme and speakers list visit the Harrogate & District Health & Safety forum ‘Offence to Sentencing’ the process web page.