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We had a non-fatal fall in June of last year. After an initial investigation by the HSE we were told that they will now retire to consider if a full investigation is necessary. We received a letter in October 2010 saying the case was still under consideration.
Does anyone know if there is a timescale within which the HSE need to inform the duty holder that a formal investigation is imminent? I remember trawling the HSE website for information on this and I did find something but, for whatever reason, I can't find it again.
Any advice would be most welcome.
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I am not aware of any timescale for an investigation by the HSE. Obviously the length of time would largely depend on the complexity of the case. It never ceases to amaze me how long it takes to complete an investigation, prosecution or an inquest, which is often many years after the event - what on earth are the authorities doing in all that time?
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I've known investigations to drag on. It's worth giving the inspector a ring. May well be snowed under with other work and 'your' incident has just been filed. Might jog them into making a decision. It's worked for me.
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We have toyed with doing just that, but we're wondering if it's better to let sleeping dogs lie. Especially given any delay in a fomal investigation would act as a form of mitigaition for us (i.e. how can you ensure this information is accurate given the length of time betweent the incident and your investigation).
Thanks fr gettign back to me, much appreciated all.
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quote=marsh833] Especially given any delay in a fomal investigation would act as a form of mitigaition for us (i.e. how can you ensure this information is accurate given the length of time betweent the incident and your investigation).
marsh833
Just to play devils advocate; and whilst I do not wish to have you/your organisation constantly looking over your shoulder. But can you be sure that the HSE did not obtain sufficient information during their initial investigation to seek a possible prosecution??
As stated above and from personal experience there can sometimes be several years between investigation and prosecution (with a previous employer in this took just short of three-years).
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Oopps
should have been (with a previous employer this took just short of three-years).
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