I provide a safety advisor service to a number of firms that undertake the PSCS role in Ireland. With the downturn a significant portion of these clients are opting to complete certain areas of the Safety documentation and processes in-house or eliminate them altogether. For example they may decide to do the Safety Statement or method statements themselves, or perhaps not to engage me to undertake any H&S site audits. Of course I understand the necessity to reduce costs, but I am concerned about my exposure. I am named on the initial tender documents as the Safety Adviser for the project, and also on the notification forms to the HSA. If there is a H&S issues I imagine I'll be hauled in. I have made an appt with my solicitor tomorrow to review the above, but I would value any opinions from those in the business on how to reduce my exposure. Thank you EB

Thanks for reply bob, thats what I had in mind EB