Posted By Nikki HSE Inspectors are supposed to fill out an EMM form(Enforcement Management Model)every time they carry out any type of enforcement. It's supposed to ensure consistency. I believe that these are 'open' to the public. I don't think that the majority of inspectors use them though!!

Posted By Merv Newman Ron, I call these areas "soft" because I would not be making any "hard" recommendations such as " "put this guard on that machine". Or "Don't worry about that, the risk is very low". I try to persuade directors and managers that they must install systems to assess and evaluate the risks related to tasks and employees which, if not correctly managed, may result in accidents. I will even train them on the necessary systems and best practices. But I do not have any direct decision making power. I cannot say to an MD "You will do this". I very strongly believe that OUR role is to advise, to counsel and to audit. Very often we have no discertionay powers, are outside of the hierarchical line and have little or no defined authority. The "decisional" part of safety is confined to the higher levels of management. They decide if they will accept or not whatever professional advice they have requested. If they do not accept our advice then they are up **** creek with or without a good lawyer. If the advice they have requested has been of professional standards and they have refused it, then they should accept the consequences of a bad business desision or strategy. Our role is, in this instance, to provide a professional level of advice and counsel. Sure, we intend to have an impact on systems which, depending on how they are implemented and monitored will have the most significant impact on "safety culture",allocation of resources to H&S, housekeeping, maintenance and accident prevention strategies. But there are so may factors which influence the way a management team as to whether (castrated ram ?) or not they will work to improve their safety culture that NO safety professional, however professional, competent, exeperienced or professional will gaurantee results. Bar opens in 19 minutes. Any one else want to have a go ? Merv

Posted By Ron Hunter Wasn't having a go Merv, I'm only concerned that any system of "rigorous registration", as you discussed,is applied equally to all of us working in the field.