Posted By Martyn Hendrie Is this a real life issue or a college assignment?

Posted By stephen d clarke Hi, Another would be R v Associated Octel find the details at: http://www.safetyphoto.c...ociated_octel_co_ltd.htm Steve

Posted By CFT Honey (normally only call the wife that) Is this an assignment or NVQ 4 you are working on? OK then, very quick and brief response: You join/consult/get involved with an organisation that continually keeps getting minor accidents/incidents etc, perhaps even a couple of RIDDOR's, you get involved and as part of your total involvement establish that the current control measures in place are quite insufficient (regarding the MoC's) and through your completely professional and qualified approach and referencing to (what can happen) in terms of cost, LTW, etc etc, perhaps no assessment, no induction, complete ostrich syndrome and fingers crossed for good measure as being completely unacceptable for a variety of reasons (which I feel certain you need no further explanation) and you have established a 'ticking time-bomb' that must be addressed NOW. You can then explain just how simple it would be to have a management control system in place, include also legal and moral obligations, (all the usual ones) and all the obvious H&S benefits, and then explain also the hidden benefits that are not H&S related in terms of understanding the works they will do to better understand how the works will be carried out and charged; the latter usually getting their attention even if the legal duties fall flat. Any case study should suffice, either one of their own or perhaps one that has attracted a fair share of media attention. If you had to and personally I try to avoid it throw in a few references such as CMA, HSWA, MHSWR etc, and explain those legal duties with supporting evidence; many managers do not even realise there are legal obligations. Sorry it's not warts and all, and please don't consider what I have said is 'one cap fits all,' because it doesn’t, it is not definitive either, just meant to give you something to work with. All the best & I hope this has been of help. CFT

Posted By stephen d clarke Hi, HSE documents INDG368 and INDG268 cover the main points for working with contractors. Steve

Posted By CFT An absolutely beautiful name, your very lucky :-) Charley

Posted By steven bentham Hi You might want to check out your potential employers web-site and adapt your presentation to their activities. . . i.e what type of contractors do they employ? It might be more than construction contractors etc? Generally, for construction contractors you are looking at contractors who work with higher risks coming to work in a low risk service sector [your employer might wish this to be reflected in your answer]. Check if they have other safety officers, are you part of a team? Look at typical HSE prosecutions of Education and Social Service type activties. If its a presentation is it to "numpties", does it need pictures? Several of the other answers on the legal stuff whilst they are correct will be boring to anybody not in the safety game!!!! If its an interview you are selling yourself not the UK legal criminal system!!!! Good luck

Posted By HoneyB Dear all, Just to let you know that I got the job that I subtly requested information about. I just didn't want it to be too obvious. Saying thank you to everyone that answered my call. Every input was valuable. For all out there still searching, please be persistent, what got me here is persistence. I never stopped applying. And guess what, you might even be better than you think. Thanks Honey