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Hi all.
I'm seeking a little advice.
I'm currently out of work, but I have the NEBOSH general certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
I've been asked by a friend to review & update her polices & procedures for her company.
Am I legally allowed to do this as i'm not a company or are there legal implications in me carrying out this work?
Thank you your advice would be really appreciated.
Rob
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No legal impedement to you doing this.
Are there potential banana skins? Yes, in theory but unlikely in practice.
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Cheers for the reply Ron.
Exactly the kind of answer I was looking for.
Best regards.
Rob
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Hi Rob
That's good news for you. I'm pleased for you.
One thing I would say though is are you claiming benefits? if so, then you'll need to check with the DWP about doing voluntary work, that would exceed 16hrs a week, as apparently that would affect your entitlement.
I recently completed a project for a firm in a voluntary capacity, as did someone else. I wasn't subjected to those rules, but the other person was as they were claiming.
I believe there's also a limit of how long you can do 16hrs. I *think* it's 12 weeks.
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I agree with everyone so far, particularly about the benefits, be careful.
For what it is worth, I was advised very early in my career that you can draft and advise policy & procedures, BUT, it is not your signature that appears on the P & P documents. Your friend has to carefully read the documents you prepare and put HER signature to it, having read it and accepted the information.
Clearly, if you advise something which is incorrect I suspect the 'banana skin' principle applies.
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Hi Cheers for your replies.
Just a quick question, what do you mean by the 'banana skin' principle?
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"Banana skins", is a locally used term, and has as far as I know , no legal reference. Apologies if I have caused you to browse the law books looking for a reference. In a nutshell, if you throw a banana skin on the floor someone might trip up, ( or slip), it means nothing more than that!!
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Cheers Rob, at least I know now.
All the best.
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