Investigations by the Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Local Authorities and Police
Dealing with the regulatory authorities following an incident can be daunting task. Whilst the investigating officers are duty bound to establish how and why the accident occurred, it is important to remember that possible breaches of health and safety or environmental law are also being investigated.
Your business will need to be able to co-operate with the regulator's investigation whilst protecting the company's position. Getting that delicate balance wrong could detrimentally affect the ultimate outcome of the investigation.
Our expert Health, Safety and Environmental Team regularly support clients facing investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Environment Agency (EA), local authorities and Police.
Our experienced team can help by:
- representing and promoting the interests of the business during investigations conducted by the HSE, EA, LA or the police
- advising on how to effectively deal with Regulators
- explaining the role and aims of the Regulators during the investigation
- clarifying the distinct powers the Police and the Regulators hold
- assisting communication with the relevant third parties including employees, families, local interested parties, insurers and the press
- leading an internal investigation into the incident and ensuring that reports remain confidential to the business through legal privilege
To arrange a discussion with a health, safety and environment solicitor click here or call us on 0800 840 4929.
