About
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Our highly experienced health and safety lawyers regularly advise businesses, directors and senior managers on the full range of issues which arise from the increasingly complex and demanding environment created by the health and safety legislation and those who regulate it.
We understand the legal and the regulatory and enforcement framework, and pride ourselves on making sure we understand your business, its legal needs and its priorities, whether it is pro-active non-contentious compliance advice which is required, or reactive defensive support and representation.
We have extensive experience dealing with and understanding the regulators including the Police, the Health and Safety Executive, local authorities, or those less frequently encountered, such as the Fire Authority, Care Quality Commission or Maritime and Coastguard Agency. We also act for individuals who may find themselves the subject of a serious health and safety (or gross negligence manslaughter) investigation or prosecution.
Aside from routine health and safety issues, our health and safety lawyers have regularly dealt with:
- asbestos
- control of major accident hazards (COMAH)
- control of substances hazardous to health
- explosive atmospheres
- falls from height
- fire safety
- legionella
- lifting operations and lifting equipment
- reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR)
