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Posted By Luke.
Hi All,
Well, i have handed my notice in at the company i work for as i have been offered another job (still H&S).
Question is - What are your recommendations when it comes to completing a successful handover? There is no-one lined up take on my job and there is a possibility that they may go back to consultants. However, what should i generally be looking at preparing for a hand-over? (in your experience if you have left a company)
Thanks all.
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Posted By Safety Couch
With all good will i would ensure that your immediate manager was aware of the systems that are in place (SMS). However, if your company are committed to H & S, then it should all fall into place after your departure.
Good luck in your new job!
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Posted By Luke.
thanks for post
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Posted By Robin M
Luke
In my opinion if you can't spend a couple of days with your replacement running through everything then i would write a handover brief. Just explain simple things like where stuff is filed, who the important players are, what the safety culture is like, what systems are running and what you intended to bring in / improve upon. No need to teach anybody to suck eggs (a H&S professional will be able to read a H&S policy and supporting docs for themselves) but an explanation of where the company is and any work in progress will make things smoother. Also remember that they will bring there own style and way of doing things anyway.
Leave the brief in an envelope marked up for your replacement or new consultant and give to somebody reliable in the office.
Best of luck with your new job.
Regards
Robin
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Posted By Luke.
Thanks Robin - good idea.
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Posted By Ron Hunter
Progress against plan arising from last Audit(s). Same with any Workplace Inspection regimes, or on-going accident investigations.
Occupational Health arrangements, current issues and any outstanding claims.
Status of asbestos register, legionella register, Fire Risk Assessments and Log Books.
Location of Registers of statutory and other inspections.......etc.!
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Posted By Kieran J Duignan
Your briefing notes can be usefully enriched with (digital, easy-to-process) photographs which you may be able to add to your own library for future use.
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Posted By Richard Altoft
all that is good stuff but what if the company rely on your notes and do not engage anyone to cover your post for a while or ever. You could be seen to have acted as a consultant and liability could be an issue. Be very careful what you leave and how you express it and ensure it is protected so it cannot be manipulated.
I have gone into companies often years after they let a h&S pro go and have been given their files/work and been asked to contact them if if I had any queries !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
R
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Posted By Kieran J Duignan
Richard
A very interesting observation. But how can it be validly claimed that employee's liability as a competent person remains after his legitimate departure from an organisation?
Once he is ussed with his P45, surely that's the time boundary on Luke's responsibility and the employing company assumes an immediate duty to appoint an alternative 'competent' person to advise them?
As digital photographs can be datestamped, don't they testify to the timescale of Luke's obligations?
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Posted By Gerry Marr
Hello Luke;
As you are joining the best consultancy company in the UK (us)you shall have all the help you can get.
As discussed a few weeks ago we have no problem taking all the time in the world to do a handover even whilst having started with us.
The main point is ensure that we keep every one safe and healthy. We all look forward to you join us.
Ohh, sorry for the pun at the start everyone.
Gerry
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Posted By andymak
I feel most importantly being professional about it is key, to me the last few weeks of a job are almost as important as te first few, if for no other reason than your previous employer being able to say how professional you have been.
If there is an H&S action plan in place highlight what has been completed, what needs completion and when by, and what has yet to be started.
Follow that up with a summary of what you have been doing on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis so whomever takes over has a framework to work to.
Finish off with a list of key H&S contacts both internally and fro clients and suppliers.
This then provides a snapshot of where things are, what the role actually involves and who to contact while doing the role.... They shouldn't need more than that.
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Posted By Peter F.
If there looking at using consultants couldn't this be a little side line for you?
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Posted By Luke.
Good advice from all.
I do not believe in burning bridges and especially in our profession, that would be a foolish thing to do. Employers need to be confident in the next H&S guy/girl they get on, and by carrying out a smooth handover, they will.
Peter - thought about that ;) .. spoke to my boss already and said about using the company i am going to. That way he has someone that knows his system and way of working.
Thanks for all the well-wishes too! Appreciated.
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