Posted By Rob35 As the title suggests, I have come across a request to state within a policy that overall responsibility for H&S is between 2 directors. Normally we state something along the lines of 'MD has overall responsibility for H&S......' This is the first time I have had this request, taking aside potential in house conflict etc, is this allowed legally? Thank you in advance Rob35

Posted By Robert K Lewis Frank Or make it clear that both are jointly and equally liable for the failures of the other:-) Usually makes some hard thinking. Bob

Posted By martinw Do your directors have operational responsibility such as one being finance and the other operations? They may have functions which they carry out or manage which give the answer.

Posted By martinw Rob, I am assuming it has, but has it been discussed with the directors? As long as both are happy I don't see a problem. There will be periods when one is on holiday and the other still there so maybe not a bad thing with two directors for them to overlap on health and safety responsibility.

Posted By martinw I suppose it comes down to whether if it comes to the crunch, each of the directors will individually see sense when it is required, i.e. follow good advice, and also that they will put their hands in their pockets when they need to, in the event of requirement for new kit, training etc. If they will, then all should be OK. But if one thinks health and safety is only there to avoid being sued, as one of my former directors did, it should prove interesting! From what you have said so far it should be hopefully ok. The fact that both directors are happy to sign up to it is a battle already won.