Question 1

Do I need to have a Health & Safety Insepction?

Accepted Answer

Yes, inspections are a requirment as per the Health & Safety Policy and should be completed at least once every two years.

Question 2

How long does the inspection take?

Accepted Answer

Two hours - during this time you will have an opportunity to discuss your concerns and provide a walk through of your department. We will conduct a checklist inspection and relay our findings back to you.

Question 3

Do I have to be present?

Accepted Answer

A department manager, someone with health & safety responsibility, or their representative, should accompany the health and safety inspector. It is an opportunity to discuss any concerns.

Question 4

What happens after the inspection

Accepted Answer

We will provide verbal summary immediately after the inspection. We will then share a written report which is stored on sharepoint. This report will outline your key aras of risks and suggest how to reduce those risks.

Question 5

I am not sure when our department was last inspected.

Accepted Answer

Please contact the Health & Safety Team and they can check for you.

Question 6

I have booked an inspection but can no longer attend. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Please arrange for a representative to cover you so that the inspection can carry on ahead as scheduled. If this is not possible, please cancel the booking and rebook.

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